APKMirror
The facts below are what the maker publishes about APKMirror, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From APKMirror's own pricing page, checked 13 Nov 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| APKMirror free access | Free | Ad-supported website access |
| APKMirror Premium quarterly | $10 a month | Ad-free browsing · reduced download clicks · dark theme · Every 3 months |
| APKMirror Premium annual | $30 a year | Ad-free browsing · reduced download clicks · dark theme · Annually |
The facts
Each one read from APKMirror's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Bundle installation
- APKMirror supports split APK bundles; users need APKMirror Installer to install .apkm bundles.checked 13 Nov 2026
- Curation
- APKMirror is selective about app submissions and does not guarantee that uploaded apps will be published.checked 13 Nov 2026
- Installer format support
- APKMirror Installer is a helper app for installing .apkm, .xapk, .apks, and regular APK files.checked 13 Nov 2026
- Installer limitation
- The Installer is a file manager utility, not an app store for browsing or updating apps.checked 13 Nov 2026
- No piracy policy
- The site says it does not host pirated or paid apps, subject to rare exceptions for publicly released developer test builds.checked 13 Nov 2026
- Premium features
- Premium removes website ads, reduces the number of download clicks, and adds a dark theme.checked 13 Nov 2026
- Premium payments
- Premium payments are handled through Memberful, with supported wallet and card payment methods; APKMirror says it does not see full payment details.checked 13 Nov 2026
- Purpose
- APKMirror provides earlier access to popular app updates, geo-restricted app sideloading, and an archive for rolling back or researching app versions.checked 13 Nov 2026
- Signature checking
- For previously listed apps, APKMirror checks that new versions' cryptographic signatures match the originals.checked 13 Nov 2026
- Unverifiable APKs
- APKMirror says it will not publish a new APK when it cannot verify its legitimacy.checked 13 Nov 2026
- Upload review
- All uploaded APKs are verified before publication, and the homepage says every APK is manually reviewed by the team.checked 13 Nov 2026
- Version archive limits
- Some developers request that only a limited number of recent releases remain available, so older releases may lack download buttons or redirect.checked 13 Nov 2026
Where it runs
- Device compatibility
- APK availability and installability depend on device specifications such as screen density, CPU architecture, and Android version.checked 13 Nov 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2014checked 19 Oct 2026
- Maker and origin
- APKMirror says Artem Russakovskii founded it in 2014 as a sister property of Android Police; it remains independent and is run by him and Illogical Robot LLC.checked 13 Nov 2026
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