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APKMirror vs Aptoide: catalog facts
APKMirror	Aptoide
Best for: Sideloading or rolling back mainstream Android apps without Google Play	Best for: Android users who want a general-purpose store for games and apps outside Google Play
Free + paid options Free with ads; Premium removes ads and adds a dark theme.	Free Free to use; individual games may offer in-app purchases.
Android, Web	Android, Web
Large catalogue of mainstream apps with older versions kept Variants for Wear OS, Android TV and Automotive All 4 strengths for APKMirror Large catalogue of mainstream apps with older versions kept Variants for Wear OS, Android TV and Automotive Very frequent uploads of new releases Installer app for split APK bundles	Installs apps and games without Google Play Large catalog weighted towards games All 3 strengths for Aptoide Installs apps and games without Google Play Large catalog weighted towards games Web storefront for browsing before installing
Ad-supported unless you pay for Premium No automatic updates; you check for new versions yourself	Store front is dominated by game promotions, including casino-style titles Not focused on open-source or privacy-respecting apps
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for APKMirror apkmirror.com play.google.com/store/apps/details Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Aptoide aptoide.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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