APKMirror vs Aptoide

AAPKMirror9.0Visit Aptoide8.6Visit

Higher score A APKMirror #2 in Android APK Download Sites 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit APKMirror

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Aptoide #4 in Android APK Download Sites 8.6/10 Free plan · paid from $69/yr Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Aptoide

• APKMirror fits best

  Finding current and archived APK releases

• Aptoide fits best

  Developers distributing apps across partner stores

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Side by side

Feature	AAPKMirror 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Aptoide 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Android APK Download Sites	#4 in Android APK Download Sites
Best for	Finding current and archived APK releases	Developers distributing apps across partner stores
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Android	Web, Android, iOS
Built for	Solo, Small business	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features APKMirror 4/6 · Aptoide 0/6
Signature information	✓ (best)	Not published
Malware scanning	—	Not published
App provenance details	✓ (best)	Not published
Version history	✓ (best)	Not published
Open-source catalog	—	Not published
APK variants	✓ (best)	Not published
Our review
Pros	Browse current releases and archived versions with release histories. Compare APK variants by architecture and screen density. Listings include developer attribution and signing details.	Distribute apps through Aptoide and participating partner stores Manage app versions, in-app products, and subscriptions in Developer Console Track sales, installs, and downloads by app, country, and partner
Cons	The catalog is narrower in scope than APKPure. Manual review and signature checks are not documented as malware scanning. Split APK bundles require APKMirror Installer support.	Manual submissions and ownership reviews require a $69 annual Connect subscription Free distribution is limited to eligible free Google Play apps without in-app purchases Support is listed through documentation
Our verdict	APKMirror is a curated website for Android users looking for app packages beyond the Play Store or an earlier release of an app. Listings include app descriptions, changelogs and release histories, alongside downloadable builds. Search and… Read the review →	Aptoide is an Android app marketplace for people browsing and downloading apps and games, with Aptoide Connect adding developer tools for submitting and managing apps. It is aimed at developers who want distribution through Aptoide and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• APKMirror — where it wins

  • Browse current releases and archived versions with release histories.
  • Compare APK variants by architecture and screen density.
  • Listings include developer attribution and signing details.

  Where it doesn't

  • The catalog is narrower in scope than APKPure.
  • Manual review and signature checks are not documented as malware scanning.
  • Split APK bundles require APKMirror Installer support.

• Aptoide — where it wins

  • Distribute apps through Aptoide and participating partner stores
  • Manage app versions, in-app products, and subscriptions in Developer Console
  • Track sales, installs, and downloads by app, country, and partner

  Where it doesn't

  • Manual submissions and ownership reviews require a $69 annual Connect subscription
  • Free distribution is limited to eligible free Google Play apps without in-app purchases
  • Support is listed through documentation

• AAPKMirror9.0/10 · Free plan

  A focused APK catalog for current and archived releases, variants and signing details.

  Visit APKMirrorFull verdict →
• Aptoide8.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $69/yr

  Aptoide pairs an Android app marketplace with paid tools for partner-store distribution.

  Visit AptoideFull verdict →