Aptoide
An alternative app store for Android apps and games.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $69/yr
- Best forPublishers seeking multi-store Android distribution
- Free planYes
- Paid from$69/yr
- Supported platformsAndroid
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Distributes apps through Aptoide and participating partner stores
- Provides sales, install, download, marketing, and wallet management tools
- Supports in-app products and subscriptions through Aptoide billing
Where it doesn't
- Manual submissions and paid apps require a $69 annual Connect subscription
- Distribution centers on Aptoide and its participating partner stores
- Support is provided through documentation channels
Our verdict on Aptoide
Aptoide is an alternative app store for discovering and downloading mobile apps and games. Its Aptoide Connect service gives developers a console for submitting apps, managing versions, choosing distribution settings, monitoring marketing activity, and handling wallet transactions. Publishers seeking Android distribution beyond a single store can use it to reach Aptoide and participating partner stores, while users can browse the catalog on supported web, Android, and iOS experiences.
The pricing structure separates automated and manual distribution. A free path covers automated distribution of qualifying free apps already on Google Play when they do not include in-app purchases. Aptoide Connect costs $69 per developer account per year, billed annually, and covers manual app submissions and ownership-request reviews. The paid path is also required for apps with in-app purchases. Within Connect, developers can configure products and subscriptions, review app, country, and partner performance, and manage balances, transaction history, invoices, and withdrawal requests.
Aptoide’s ecosystem fit is strongest for publishers that want partner-store distribution alongside app review and commerce tooling. Submissions are tested and reviewed before publication, and integrations include the Aptoide Billing SDK and Aptoide OSP Billing. Two-factor authentication is listed as a compliance feature. Publishers should weigh the subscription requirement for manual or monetized apps and the store-specific distribution focus before committing. Aptoide is a sensible choice for teams prioritizing multi-store Android reach, while publishers seeking a broader platform ecosystem may prefer an alternative.
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Aptoide fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $69/yr |
| Supported platforms | Android |
| App review | Yes |
| In-app payments | Yes |
| Subscriptions | Yes |
| App analytics | Yes |
| Web distribution | Yes |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Android, iOS |
| Compliance & security | 2FA |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Aptoide Billing SDK, Aptoide OSP Billing |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $69/yr (source) |
| Website | aptoide.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Aptoide integrations
Aptoide lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Aptoide Billing SDK
- Aptoide OSP Billing
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