Android phones and tablets are marvelous handheld devices that are capable of so much more than snapping selfies and posting social media updates. With the right app, you can transform your Android devices into a movie theater, graphic design canvas, mobile workstation, or nearly anything else designed for work or play. Downloading the apps is easy; finding them is the challenge. That’s why we’ve stepped in to offer a helping hand.
These 100 recommended apps are organized into 13 categories, including music, productivity, security, and utilities, so it’s easy to find ones that suit your mood. 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.
If this is your first time with an Android device, 100 apps might be overwhelming. If so, take a look at our list of 10 must-have Android apps to cover the basics. If your wallet is feeling a little light, know that many of the entries in both lists are free.
Each recommended app is excellent in its own way. Taken together, our collection is a snapshot of the Google Play Store’s best apps at the time of writing. So explore and enjoy.
We didn’t forget about iPhone users. For the iOS faithful, check out our roundup of the 100 Best iPhone Apps.
