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Head-to-head · Android APK Download Sites

Aptoide vs Appteka

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Aptoide #4 in Android APK Download Sites 8.6/10 Free plan · paid from $69/yr Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Aptoide
Appteka #8 in Android APK Download Sites 7.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Appteka

Aptoide leads on 0 checks, Appteka on 3, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAptoide · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresAppteka · 3 of 6

Aptoide scores higher on our rubric for android apk download sites: 8.6 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Appteka offers malware scanning; Aptoide doesn't publish it. Appteka offers app provenance details; Aptoide doesn't publish it. Appteka offers version history; Aptoide doesn't publish it.

Aptoide is the better fit for developers distributing apps across partner stores. Appteka is the better fit for free APK browsing with an Android client.

  • Aptoide fits best

    Developers distributing apps across partner stores

  • Appteka fits best

    Free APK browsing with an Android client

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Side by side

Feature Aptoide 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Appteka 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.5
Ranking #4 in Android APK Download Sites #8 in Android APK Download Sites
Best for Developers distributing apps across partner stores Free APK browsing with an Android client
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Android, iOS Web, Android
Support Docs Email, Community
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Aptoide 0/6 · Appteka 3/6
Signature information Not published Not published
Malware scanning Not published ✓ (best)
App provenance details Not published ✓ (best)
Version history Not published ✓ (best)
Open-source catalog Not published Not published
APK variants Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Browse categorized apps and games, then download APKs directly.
  • Uploads are security-scanned; listings can include developer details and reviews.
  • Android client supports installs, update notifications, and prior versions where listed.
Cons
  • 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
  • Community publishing makes listing quality dependent on submitters.
  • Signing-certificate details are not specified across listings.
  • APK variant availability is not specified across listings.
Our verdict

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…

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Appteka is a community-driven Android app marketplace for people who want to find and download APKs outside the usual app-store workflow. Its web catalog supports app and game searches by category, while an optional Android client adds…

Read the review →
  1. AptoideAndroid APK Download Sites 8.6Free plan · paid from $69/yr
  2. ApptekaAndroid APK Download Sites 7.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Appteka — where it wins

    • Browse categorized apps and games, then download APKs directly.
    • Uploads are security-scanned; listings can include developer details and reviews.
    • Android client supports installs, update notifications, and prior versions where listed.

    Where it doesn't

    • Community publishing makes listing quality dependent on submitters.
    • Signing-certificate details are not specified across listings.
    • APK variant availability is not specified across listings.
  • Aptoide8.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $69/yr

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

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  • Appteka7.5/10 · Free plan

    A free APK catalog with direct downloads, community publishing, and an Android client.

    Visit ApptekaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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