Uptodown vs Aptoide

Uptodown8.8Visit Aptoide8.6Visit

Higher score Uptodown #3 in Android APK Download Sites 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Uptodown

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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

• Uptodown fits best

  App distribution with developer analytics

• Aptoide fits best

  Developers distributing apps across partner stores

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Side by side

Feature	Uptodown 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Aptoide 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Android APK Download Sites	#4 in Android APK Download Sites
Best for	App distribution with developer analytics	Developers distributing apps across partner stores
Pricing model	Free	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
Support	Docs, Tickets	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Uptodown 0/6 · Aptoide 0/6
Signature information	Not published	Not published
Malware scanning	Not published	Not published
App provenance details	Not published	Not published
Version history	Not published	Not published
Open-source catalog	Not published	Not published
APK variants	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Submit apps for Android, Windows, and Mac distribution Track downloads by country and time period; export reports Manage updates, metadata, media, and country restrictions	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	Download analytics focus on counts, rankings, country, and time period Publishing requires editorial review before apps appear Android in-app purchases rely on third-party integrations	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	Uptodown is an app distribution platform for developers publishing software for Android, Windows, and Mac. Its browser-based Developers Console brings submissions, updates, app information, and download statistics together. Developers can… 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

• Uptodown — where it wins

  • Submit apps for Android, Windows, and Mac distribution
  • Track downloads by country and time period; export reports
  • Manage updates, metadata, media, and country restrictions

  Where it doesn't

  • Download analytics focus on counts, rankings, country, and time period
  • Publishing requires editorial review before apps appear
  • Android in-app purchases rely on third-party integrations

• 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

• Uptodown8.8/10 · Free plan

  A free distribution channel with developer controls and download analytics.

  Visit UptodownFull 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 →