17.7
Steam is an online destination for playing, discussing, and creating games.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best App Store in 2026
Android app stores and distribution tools help you find, install or manage software. This category also covers services delivered through the web, Windows, Linux, macOS and iOS. Check Android support before choosing a store for a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO device. Compare supported platforms, pricing, free plans, app review practices, payments, subscriptions, analytics and web distribution.
27.0
GOG GALAXY brings game libraries and friends from multiple gaming platforms together in one app for Windows and macOS.
Free planAPIExtensionmacOS
37.0
The itch app is a free desktop client for downloading and running games and software from itch.io.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
- 4
Fennec F-Droid
Free planOpen sourceAndroid6.8Free plan - 5
Uptodown
Free planAndroidWebmacOSWindows6.8Free plan - 6
Google Play Games on PC
Google Play Games on PC lets users play mobile games on Windows computers with keyboard and mouse controls and improved graphics.
Free planAndroidWindows6.3Free plan - 7
Aptoide
AndroidiOSWeb5.9 - 8
APKPure
AndroidWeb5.5 - 9
Baidu Mobile Assistant
AndroidWeb5.4 - 10
Cafe Bazaar
AndroidWeb5.4 - 11
AltStore PAL
iOS5.2 - 12
ONE store
AndroidWebWindows5.0 - 13
Setapp Marketplace
iOSWebmacOS5.0 - 14
OPPO App Market
AndroidWeb4.9 - 15
RuStore
AndroidWeb4.9 - 16
Flathub
WebLinux4.7 - 17
Snap Store
WebLinux4.7 - 18
Samsung Galaxy Store
Android4.6 - 19
Discover
Linux4.4
Choosing well
Check Android support
Confirm that the store or distribution tool supports Android before installing it on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. Cafe Bazaar lists Android and web support, while AltStore PAL lists iOS support.
A web service may still be useful when it lacks a native Android app, but check how software reaches your device.
Compare free and paid plans
Look for a stated free plan and read the paid-from price where one is shown. Aptoide lists a free plan and a paid option from $69 per year; free listings include Discover, Flathub and itch app.
Check whether payments are one-time, subscription-based or handled in-app before committing.
Match your devices
Compare support for Android, iOS, web, Windows, Linux and macOS against the devices you use. A store aimed at desktop software may fit a Windows or Linux computer better than a phone.
Google Play Games on PC and GOG Galaxy are examples of services with a desktop focus, while platform details can differ by listing.
Review distribution details
App review, web distribution and app analytics can affect how software is published and discovered. Check these fields when you need a particular publishing workflow.
If you need code you can inspect or change, look for an open-source offering and review its licence before installing.
Questions people ask
Which platforms appear in this app-store category?
Listings cover web, Android, Linux, Windows, macOS and iOS, but support varies by product. Check the supported-platform field for the service you want.
Are free plans available?
Yes. Free plans are offered by listings in this category. Check the pricing model and any paid-from note for the option you are considering.
Does an app store need a native Android app?
No. A service may distribute software through the web instead. Confirm whether it provides Android support or a usable web route for your device.
What payment details should I compare?
Check whether the listing has in-app payments or subscriptions, then read its pricing model and paid-from note before signing up.
Why check app analytics and web distribution?
These fields describe how software is measured and delivered. They matter when you publish, manage or discover apps through a store.