Welcome to Best Apps for Galaxy.
Samsung is a global leader in technology, and the Galaxy line of devices is a prime example of that. The Galaxy phones, tablets, and wearables are all cutting-edge, and when you combine them with the apps available from Google Play, you have a system that is capable of pretty much anything.
On this blog, we will be talking about the best apps for your Galaxy device—apps for keeping your body in shape, apps for helping you manage your finances, apps for tracking the weather, apps for helping your pets stay healthy… you name it!
Whether you’re looking for business tools or an app to help you avoid spending too much time on Instagram, we’ve got you.
Best Apps For Galaxy
1Weather
Price: Free / $1.99
1Weather is arguably the best weather app out there. It features a simple, paginated design that shows you the current weather, forecast for up to 12 weeks, a radar, and other fun stats. Along with that, you’ll get a fairly decent set of lightly customizable widgets and the standard stuff like severe weather notifications and a radar so you can see the storms approaching. There is also a video element with two or three-minute weather updates for your region. The UI is logical and reasonably easy to navigate as well. The radar occasionally hangs while loading, but it’s usually not too big of a deal.
The free version has every feature with some mild, inoffensive advertising. The single $1.99 in-app purchase removes advertising. Most will also likely enjoy the range of weather fun facts as well when you open the app. We have a list of the best weather apps and widgets if you want more options.
Google Drive
Price: Free / $1.99-$299.99 per month
Google Drive screenshot 2020
Google Drive is a cloud storage solution available on Android where all new users get 15GB for free permanently upon signing up. You can, of course, buy more if needed. What makes Google Drive so special is the suite of Android apps that are attached to it. They include Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Photos, Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Keep. It just covers so many bases and it’s so cheap that it’s impossible not to recommend it to just about anybody.
Some of the features of these apps include live collaboration, deep sharing features, and compatibility with Microsoft Office documents. It’s easy to use, you get 15GB of free storage for your documents, and the cross-platform support is pretty good. You can find more cloud storage apps here and more office apps here if you want something different.
Google Maps and Waze
Price: Free
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Google Maps virtually owns the navigation apps scene and it remains of the best Android apps ever. It gets frequent, almost weekly updates that seem to only add to its incredibly generous list of existing features. Aside from the very basics, Google Maps gives you access to places of interest, traffic data, directions to things like rest stops or gas stations, and you can download maps for offline use.
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If you add to that the Waze experience, which includes tons of its own features, and you won’t need another navigation app. Ever. Google also owns and operates Waze so we list them together. Both navigation apps work on Android Auto and usually, they work better than car navigation systems. Of course, we have more GPS apps options as well here if you need them.
Google Search / Assistant / Feed
Price: Free
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This is one seriously powerful app. It also works on most Android devices. You simply download the app and then enable it. From there, you can ask it whatever you want. It also supports a variety of commands. You can control smart home products, ask it just about any question, and it can even do simple math problems for you. It’s included with a variety of products such as Google Home speakers.
There is also a second Google Assistant app for those who want a quick launch icon on the home screen. The hardware stuff costs money, but Google Assistant is free. There are other decent personal assistants like Amazon Alexa, and you can check them out here.
LastPass
Price: Free / $12 per year
LastPass is one of those must-have Android apps. It’s a password manager that lets you save your login credentials in a safe, secure way. On top of that, it can help generate nearly impossible passwords for you to use on your accounts. It’s all controlled with a master password. It has cross-platform support (premium version only) so you can use it on computers, mobile devices, tablets, or whatever.
There are others, but LastPass seems to be one step ahead most of the time. Additionally, the premium version is reasonably inexpensive. You can also grab LastPass Authenticator to go along with it for added security. There are other options for great password managers here and some free LastPass alternatives if the new, more restricted free version isn’t doing it for you. LastPass also has an authenticator app for additional security.
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Microsoft SwiftKey
Price: Free
Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard is one of the most powerful and customizable third-party keyboards available. It hit the market several years ago with a predictive engine unlike anything any other keyboard had and the app has grown a lot over the years. It’s a free download with free themes so you don’t have to pay a dime.
Other features include a dedicated number row, SwiftKey Flow which allows for gesture typing, multiple language support, cross-device syncing of your library, and much more. It’s about as good as it gets in the keyboard space. It’s true that Microsoft now owns SwiftKey, but so far they have managed not to mess it up. Gboard, Google’s keyboard app, is also exceptionally good and the only reason it’s not on the list is to avoid having three consecutive Google apps here. There are some other great Android keyboards here as well.
Nova Launcher
Price: Free / $4.99
Nova Launcher – best android apps
Initially, we weren’t going to put any launchers on this list. Nova Launcher seems to be extending beyond what normal launchers are. It’s been around for years, it’s been consistently updated, and thus it’s never not been a great option for a launcher replacement. It comes with a host of features, including the ability to backup and restore your home screen set-ups, icon theming for all of your Android apps, tons of customization elements for the home screen and app drawer, and more.
You can even make it look like the Pixel Launcher if you want to. If you go premium, you can tack on gesture controls, unread count badges for apps, and icon swipe actions. Those looking for something simpler may want to try Lawnchair Launcher, Hyperion Launcher, and Rootless Launcher. Of course, we have a list of the best Android launchers with even more options as well. We also have a tutorial specifically for Nova Launcher if you want to learn more.
Podcast Addict
Price: Free / $3.99
Podcast Addict screenshot 2021
Podcast Addict is an excellent podcast app for podcast fans. It features almost every podcast you can think of. In addition, it has a simple and effective UI, plenty of organizational features, plenty of playback and download features, and a single-cost premium version. You can browse podcasts by category or search for them individually.
You can also set download rules, create playlists easily, and it supports both Chromecast and SONOS along with Android Auto and Wear OS. The UI and settings aren’t the most elegant things we’ve seen. However, the app makes up for it by hitting literally every other box we could think of. Pocket Casts and CastBox are other excellent options in this space, and we have a list of even more great podcast apps here.
Poweramp
Price: Free trial / $4.99
Poweramp – best music player apps for android
Poweramp is one of the most popular and most functional local music players on Android. It has basically all of the features, including hi-res audio support, Android Auto, an equalizer, gapless smoothing, and support for virtually any audio codec you can find. The UI has a tiny bit of a learning curve, but it’s one of the better-looking music players as well with optional themes in the Google Play Store.
There are other great music apps here, but the top slot arguably Poweramp’s title to lose. Poweramp also has an equalizer app (Google Play link) if you want a better equalizer app.
Solid Explorer
Price: Free trial / $2.99
File browsing is something everyone inevitably has (or wants) to do, so you might as well do it with a capable, fantastic file browser. Solid Explorer is pretty much as good as it gets in the file explorer apps realm. It features Material Design, archiving support, support for the most popular cloud services, and even some more power-user stuff like FTP, SFPT, WebDav, and SMB/CIFS support.
It looks great, it’s incredibly stable, and it just works well. There is a 14-day free trial with a $2.99 price tag at the end of it. There are other file browsers with more features, but few blend together looks, ease of use, and features like Solid Explorer does. If this doesn’t work for you, here are some other outstanding file browsers.
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Tasker and IFTTT
Price: $2.99 and Free, respectively
Tasker and IFTTT are two of the most powerful Android apps. They are automation apps where you can create various triggers to perform actions when specific things happen. For instance, you can use IFTTT or Tasker to automatically turn your Philips Hue lights on at night and off in the morning. Generally speaking, Tasker is the power-user option and has a much steeper learning curve than IFTTT. IFTTT is not only easier to use, but there is a boatload of fun things you can do with it.
Tasker is free on Google Play Pass. IFTT is free for most stuff but there is a subscription if you want a few extras. There are some other great Android tools and utility apps, but none of them can step up to Tasker and IFTTT.
Textra
Price: Free / $4.49
Textra screenshot 2021
Textra is arguably the best and most stable texting app for Android. It comes with a variety of themes, most of which are editable by you. It does basically everything you need an SMS app to do without much hassle. It even has a tutorial built-in that makes it work with Android Auto better than most other texting apps. We like it for its simplicity. It’s better than most OEM SMS apps and we’d easily recommend it over most of those.
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Sync for reddit (Pro)
There are many Reddit apps out there, some have come and gone, and others have stuck around. Sync for reddit is one of the mainstays, it’s been around for years, with active development the entire time, and it’s my personal go-to Reddit app. It’s easily themeable, suits phones and tablets alike, and you can even browse Reddit when its servers are having issues, which seems to be pretty often in the last few years.
Like all Reddit apps, issues can pop up, but at least the dev is responsive, so you know these issues won’t stick around for too long. Sync for reddit is already ten years old, but it’s still popular because it’s reliable.
Monetization: free / no ads / IAPs from $0.99 – $1.99
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Red Apps LTD
SOCIAL
Price: 4.99
4.6
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Tor Browser: Official, Private, & Secure
The Tor Browser is a privacy tool, a browser that blocks trackers and fingerprinting while also offering encryption. It’s also a handy tool to get around any sites your ISP or country block, much like a VPN. Best of all, it’s open-source, which means it’s completely free to use and always will be. Whether you’re a security-conscious user or simply want to cruise banned sites or onion sites, then the Android version of the Tor Browser is definitely an app to install to ensure it’s there when you need it.
Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs
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Tor Browser: Official, Private, & Secure
The Tor Project
COMMUNICATION
Price: Free
4.4
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Twitch: Live Game Streaming
If you play video games, then you’ve probably heard of Twitch. It’s a game streaming platform, now owned by Amazon, and it’s the go-to place to view and stream gaming videos. Wether you want to check out the mechanic of a fresh release, or simply want to see how older games are tackled, Twitch more than likely contains that content. And if there’s something you feel is missing, you can spin up your very own stream to fill that hole in the market. You can watch for free as the service is ad-supported, and if you like a streamer, you can subscribe to their channel for $4.99 while earning a few perks. Two more subscription tiers are also available for $9.99 and $24.99.
Monetization: free / contains ads / IAPs from $0.99 – $299.50
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Twitch Interactive, Inc.
ENTERTAINMENT
Price: Free
4.5
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Sketchbook
There are many apps out there if you’d like to paint and draw on your Android device, but Sketchbook stands above the rest thanks to its ease of use and thought-out design. Nothing is ever too cluttered, and yet all of your tools are typically a tap away. The app supports layers, and thanks to a wide range of brush and pen/pencil tips, you’re never left in the lurch wanting for more. So if you’re big into sketching, like black books for graffiti designs, Sketchbook is a beautiful tool that throws out the need for paper. Plus, the app is free, something the competition simply doesn’t offer.
Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs
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Sketchbook
ART & DESIGN
Price: Free
3.5
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Tasker
This one is for all of your automation nuts out there. Tasker is one of the most powerful tools on Android, and despite Google’s constant whittling away of OS access, the app has continued to find an audience, which is a testament to how useful Tasker is.
There are over 350 different actions available to set up your own automations (all without the need for root access), such as turning on a dark mode at a particular time of day or automatically switching off notifications once you connect to your home wifi after work. While I wouldn’t call the app intuitive, those that spend their time figuring things out will be rewarded. There’s a 7-day free trial for anyone that wants to take a look, and if you like what you see, you can unlock the full app with a single purchase.
Monetization: free / contains ads / no IAPs
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TOOLS
Price: 3.49
4.5
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Google Drive
There are many cloud storage solutions out there, but seeing that we’re all using Android phones, it makes sense that Google’s cloud storage option has some of the best integration with the OS and its apps. For me, I’m a big reader, and I prefer to keep my e-books on a local drive, but I also keep my staples in the cloud so that I can access them with ease no matter what reading app I’m using at the time.
It’s a rare day that an Android app doesn’t offer Drive support if it also offers support for other cloud storage services. Plus, with the Drive app installed, you won’t even have to rely on other apps with built-in connections to Drive. All around, Drive is one of the most convenient cloud storage services out there for Android users, and since it’s an app many of us rely on every day, it’s easily one of the all-time best apps out there.
Monetization: free / no ads / IAPs from $0.99 – $1,024.00 per item
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Google LLC
PRODUCTIVITY
Price: Free
4.3
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Twilio Authy 2-Factor Authentication
There are more than a few two-factor authorization apps on the Play Store, and even Google offers one. Twilio (formerly Authy) has the ability to save your info in the cloud, which means if you change devices often, you won’t be left out. This way, you can easily move phone to phone, tablet to tablet, over the course of years, and you’ll still have access to all of the accounts you stored in Twilio.
Really, who can remember all the accounts they have two-factor turned on for? I know I always forget, which is precisely why my go-to for 2-factor authentication is always Twilio. This way, anytime a site or service asks for my 2-factor code, all I have to do is install Twilio on whatever Android device I have on hand, and I’m good to go.
Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs
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Authy
TOOLS
Price: Free
4.2
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Poweramp Music Player
If you’re looking to play locally-stored music with one of the best audio engines around, Poweramp Music Player is that app. Not only is this the longstanding king, but it’s also been updated several times over the years to offer a better and better experience. If you’re big into FLACs and other lossless files, this is one of the best apps available to play them.
Poweramp is an audio player for audiophiles that’s also great for everyone else. To this day, you can still unlock the complete feature set of Poweramp through a single purchase, which is remarkable for an eleven-year-old app that’s managed to stand the test of time.
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