These are the 5 best Android apps I use that aren’t on the Play Store

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Mobile These are the 5 best Android apps I use that aren’t on the Play Store I just wish more people knew about these. By Pankil Shah • 28 minutes ago • 0 • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Pankil Shah / Android Authority For most Android users, the Play Store is the only place they ever look for apps, and honestly, that’s how I used Android for years, too. But over time, I realized that some of the most interesting Android apps aren’t actually available on the Play Store at all. Some are not listed because they violate Google’s policies, while others are simply too niche or developed by small open-source communities that simply don’t care about Play Store distribution. Ironically, that’s also where I’ve found some of my favorite Android apps in recent years. And the best part is that all these apps are completely free and open source . Here are a few of my favorites. Have you ever installed an Android app from outside the Play Store? 34 votes Yes, regularly 62 % A few times 32 % Never 6 % Breezy Weather Andy Walker / Android Authority For the longest time, I just stuck with whatever weather app came preinstalled on my phone. It worked, sure, but it was never something I actually enjoyed using. But then, I came across Breezy Weather. It’s a free and open-source app that puts privacy front and center. Unlike most mainstream weather apps, Breezy Weather doesn’t have any ads or unnecessary news feeds. One of its biggest highlights, though, is flexibility. It lets me choose from 50 different weather data sources, so I have plenty of options, including some region-specific servers. The app also looks fantastic. It follows Google’s Material You design language, which makes it feel perfectly at home on my Pixel 10 . What I love the most is the sheer amount of customization it offers. From the settings menu, I can switch themes, hide information blocks I don’t care about, change the icon pack, and ev