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RuStore vs Aptoide: catalog facts
RuStore	Aptoide

Best for: Android users in Russia who need local apps	Best for: Android users who want a general-purpose store for games and apps outside Google Play
Free The store app is free; individual apps may cost money.	Free Free to use; individual games may offer in-app purchases.
Android, Web	Android, Web
Carries Russian apps missing from Google Play Handles app updates and in-app payments Curated charts and collections	Installs apps and games without Google Play Large catalog weighted towards games Web storefront for browsing before installing
Interface and catalog are mainly in Russian Proprietary store with its own account and payment system	Store front is dominated by game promotions, including casino-style titles Not focused on open-source or privacy-respecting apps
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for RuStore rustore.ru Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Aptoide aptoide.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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