Discover vs ONE store

Discover8.4Visit ONE store7.8Visit

Higher score Discover #7 in App Store 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit KDE

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ONE store #8 in App Store 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ONE store

• Discover fits best

  Linux users installing software from configured sources

• ONE store fits best

  Android publishers needing sales reports and APIs

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Side by side

Feature	Discover 8.4/10 Visit ↗	ONE store 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	7.8
Ranking	#7 in App Store	#8 in App Store
Best for	Linux users installing software from configured sources	Android publishers needing sales reports and APIs
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop
Platforms	Linux	Android, Windows, Web
Features Discover 0/5 · ONE store 5/5
App review	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
In-app payments	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Subscriptions	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
App analytics	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Web distribution	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Linux	Android, Windows
Our review
Pros	Browse software from configured sources, including distribution repositories Install applications and manage installed software and updates Supports sources beyond distribution repositories, including Flatpak	Supports app review, in-app purchases, and configurable recurring subscriptions Accepts ONE store payments and third-party payment integrations Provides sales reports, settlement information, and exportable statistics
Cons	Linux-only availability limits use across desktop platforms Depends on configured software sources for what users can browse Not designed as a developer-facing app publishing store	Distribution is centered on Android phones and tablets Service fees apply to sales and vary by payment method and program Developer management relies on the Developer Center and ONE store integrations
Our verdict	Discover gives Linux desktop users a graphical way to browse and install applications from configured software sources, then manage installed software and updates. It is part of the KDE software ecosystem, with its tagline positioning it… Read the review →	ONE store is an app marketplace and developer platform for publishing and selling Android apps and games. It suits publishers who need one place to register products, submit apps for review, configure pricing, manage purchases and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Discover — where it wins

  • Browse software from configured sources, including distribution repositories
  • Install applications and manage installed software and updates
  • Supports sources beyond distribution repositories, including Flatpak

  Where it doesn't

  • Linux-only availability limits use across desktop platforms
  • Depends on configured software sources for what users can browse
  • Not designed as a developer-facing app publishing store

• ONE store — where it wins

  • Supports app review, in-app purchases, and configurable recurring subscriptions
  • Accepts ONE store payments and third-party payment integrations
  • Provides sales reports, settlement information, and exportable statistics

  Where it doesn't

  • Distribution is centered on Android phones and tablets
  • Service fees apply to sales and vary by payment method and program
  • Developer management relies on the Developer Center and ONE store integrations

• Discover8.4/10 · Free plan

  A Linux desktop app center for browsing sources, installing apps, and managing updates.

  Visit KDEFull verdict →
• ONE store7.8/10 · Free plan

  A free-to-register Android marketplace with app review, payments, subscriptions, and sales reporting.

  Visit ONE storeFull verdict →