The Google Play store has millions of apps. Some are great, many are duds. Our guide, which covers 13 key categories and 100 top apps, features the ones that deserve a place on your Android phone or tablet.
Android tablets and phones are technological marvels that have reshaped our social landscape. They entertain, let you work from anywhere, and connect you with friends and family. With the right app, you can transform your humble cell or slate into a mobile movie theater, workstation, art canvas, payment system, and more. However, finding the best Android apps to install can be a challenge. To help you find what you need, we’ve assembled 100 recommended apps organized into 13 categories. Need an entertaining streaming video service? There’s an app for that. In search of a dependable word processor that’ll keep you productive while on the go? There’s an app for that, too. Note that we don’t include any games in this roundup. For those, check out our separate list of the best Android games.
We didn’t forget about iPhone and iPad users. For the iOS faithful, check out our roundups of the best iPhone and iPad apps.