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Uptodown vs APKMirror: catalog facts
UptodownAPKMirror

Screenshots

APKMirror Installer home screen with Browse files and help controlsAPKMirror Installer file browser listing downloaded APK packages and their sizesAPKMirror Installer file extension filters and sorting optionsAPKMirror Installer package details with version, supported architectures and Install package buttonAPKMirror Installer installation summary with signature verification and Install app buttonAPKMirror Installer reporting an installation failure caused by a signature mismatchAPKMirror Installer showing a successful Thunderbird installation with Open app and Close buttons

Best for: Android users without Google Play who want APKs and older app versions

Best for: Sideloading or rolling back mainstream Android apps without Google Play

Free

Free to browse and download apps.

Free + paid options

Free with ads; Premium removes ads and adds a dark theme.

Android, Web Android, Web
  • No Google account needed to download apps
  • Keeps older versions of apps for rollback
  • Client app can update installed apps automatically
  • Large catalog of apps and games
  • 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
  • Closed source, run by a commercial company
  • APKs are distributed by a third party rather than directly by app developers
  • Catalog is mixed with promotional and editorial content
  • Ad-supported unless you pay for Premium
  • No automatic updates; you check for new versions yourself
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Sources for Uptodown

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

Sources for APKMirror

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.