Best Android Apps & Games

Expert-reviewed Android apps and games, scored out of 10.

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Substack

Substack

Substack Inc.

8.6
social
Our verdict

As a reader, Substack's mobile app is one of the best-built content clients on either store — chronological, ad-free, and genuinely pleasant to live i...

Calm

Calm

Calm.com, Inc.

8.3
other
Our verdict

Calm is the most polished audio wellness product on any app store, with Sleep Stories that genuinely work and production values nobody else matches. B...

VSCO

VSCO

VSCO

7.8
utility
Our verdict

VSCO remains the gold standard for film-emulation on a phone, wrapped in the most tasteful editing interface on mobile. But the free tier has been hol...

Fabulous: Daily Habit Tracker

Fabulous: Daily Habit Tracker

TheFabulous

7.5
productivity
Our verdict

Fabulous is the most gorgeous habit-builder on your phone and one of the few with real behavioral science under the hood—but its aggressive paywall an...

Co-Star

Co-Star

Co-Star Astrology Society

8.2
social
Our verdict

Co-Star turns astrology into a slick, socially wired experience with a design sense that shames most productivity apps — but its personality is doing ...

JustWatch

JustWatch

JustWatch GmbH

9.0
utility
Our verdict

JustWatch is an indispensable, highly customizable compass that successfully navigates the chaotic, fragmented streaming landscape, though it occasion...

Too Good To Go

Too Good To Go

Too Good To Go ApS

8.8
utility
Our verdict

Too Good To Go turns the systemic failure of food waste into a compelling, high-value marketplace that rewards flexibility with deep discounts. It’s a...

Snapseed

Snapseed

Google LLC

9.4
utility
Our verdict

Snapseed remains a defiant anomaly in the mobile ecosystem: a professional-grade, non-destructive darkroom that costs nothing and asks for even less. ...

Day One

Day One

Automattic, Inc

8.8
productivity
Our verdict

Day One remains the most sophisticated, aesthetically pleasing way to document your life, provided you're willing to pay a hefty subscription tax for ...

AudioPen

AudioPen

Nicheless, Inc.

8.4
productivity
Our verdict

AudioPen is a rare breed of AI utility that prioritizes synthesis over stenography, transforming rambling monologues into sharp, actionable prose with...

Tody

Tody

Looploop ApS

9.3
productivity
Our verdict

Tody abandons the tyranny of the calendar for a visual, necessity-based system that understands how homes actually get dirty, making it the most essen...

Merlin Bird ID

Merlin Bird ID

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

9.4
educational
Our verdict

Merlin Bird ID is a rare triumph of applied AI, turning decades of academic data into a nearly flawless tool for nature identification that feels like...

Strong

Strong

Strong Fitness PTE. LTD.

9.1
productivity
Our verdict

Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log isn't merely an application; it's a meticulously engineered digital crucible for dedicated lifters, distilling the comp...

Home Assistant

Home Assistant

NABU CASA, INC.

8.7
utility
Our verdict

The Home Assistant Companion app is not a consumer gadget; it is a serious, open-source control panel for an equally serious smart home platform, dema...

Wysa

Wysa

Touchkin

8.8
utility
Our verdict

Wysa delivers a surprisingly effective and accessible entry point for mental wellness, leveraging a well-designed AI to offer genuine support, but it'...

Partiful

Partiful

Unknown

7.8
social
Our verdict

Partiful masterfully strips away the friction of event planning for a new generation, but its breezy, web-first approach raises questions about perfor...

eBird

eBird

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

8.8
educational
Our verdict

eBird isn't just an app; it's the digital backbone of modern ornithology. It transforms a personal hobby into a significant scientific contribution, a...

Be My Eyes

Be My Eyes

Be My Eyes

9.5
utility
Our verdict

Be My Eyes isn't just an app; it's a foundational service that masterfully blends human compassion with cutting-edge AI. It delivers on its promise of...

Sleep Cycle: Sleep Tracker

Sleep Cycle: Sleep Tracker

Sleep Cycle AB

7.5
utility
Our verdict

Sleep Cycle delivers on its core promise of a gentler awakening, but its true value is gated behind a subscription that feels increasingly out of step...

Forest: Stay focused

Forest: Stay focused

SEEKRTECH CO., LTD.

9.2
utility
Our verdict

Forest masterfully gamifies the act of being present, turning your focus into a digital garden that, surprisingly, can have real-world impact. It’s a ...

Meetup

Meetup

Meetup LLC

7.2
social
Our verdict

Meetup remains an indispensable, if creaky, bridge between online interests and offline life. It excels at facilitating real-world community but is ha...

Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network

Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network

Nextdoor

6.5
social
Our verdict

Nextdoor promises a digital town square but often delivers a digital battleground. Its utility for practical neighborhood logistics is undeniable, yet...

Tumblr

Tumblr

Tumblr, Inc.

6.5
social
Our verdict

Tumblr remains the internet's untamed, hyper-niche playground. Its stubborn resistance to algorithmic polish makes it both a powerful creative haven a...

Codecademy Go

Codecademy Go

Codecademy, LLC

7.5
educational
Our verdict

Codecademy Go excels as a supplemental tool for reinforcing programming concepts on the move, but it is not a standalone platform for learning to code...

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