google play store consists of many applications. some of them are splendid and quite useful, and most of them are of poor quality. so we set out to select some of the best apps for android and created a list for them. You may also want to check out our previous article where we have listed the best android apps that are not on the play store.
If you are an android geek and enthusiast, you will probably like all the apps we have listed. They will surely add some value and make your daily tasks much easier. Unlike other best apps, they are all available on Google Play Store, so you can get regular updates. this will cover a wide range of applications. So let’s start with the list of our 17 best android apps:
list of the best android applications that every geek must have
1. feeding
You may have already heard of this application. if not, install it immediately. feedly will help you manage all the blogs and websites you read in one place. you will also be able to categorize everything here. as you can see in the screenshot above. i have android authority in android category. sites like backlinko, quicksprout in the blogging category.
By installing this app, you won’t have to install an individual app for each website and you won’t have to manually check if a new article is published. google newsstand is similar to feedly, but it doesn’t have as extensible features as feedly.
also read: 20 android apps every blogger should have
To read an article, just tap on it and it will open in feedly with the minimalist interface for easy reading. Various integrations like pocket, instapaper will help you save and sync your favorite articles across multiple devices. various sharing options are also included. the list of these features goes on and on. so let’s finish.
oh wait! if you want to explore other blogs related to a particular field, you can use the explore section to do so. As you know, the universe is infinite, and you can always use something better that you have found. 😀
an investment in knowledge always pays the best interest – ben franklin
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2. pocket
as we have already mentioned pocket in feedly features. you may be wondering, what the heck is the pocket? is a service that will help you save your favorite url addresses (something like bookmarks). but don’t even compare it to any other bookmarking app you’ve come across.
We’ll tell you why. Here at pocket, you can sync everything across multiple devices. for example you have saved a url on your android device. you can easily access by logging in on your computer or ios device. browsers like google chrome, mozilla firefox, can have its extension installed to make the process much easier.
You can also save urls and tag them to find a collection of similar urls. you can also share them with your friends. If you’re using a mobile device, it can automatically save all urls for offline reading so you can read them anytime, even without an internet connection.
You can also suggest your content based on the type of url you save frequently. If you still feel that these features are not enough, you can purchase their premium subscription which will provide much more features.
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3. google chrome
It’s almost impossible that you haven’t heard of him yet! you’ll probably know from memes of him like :
hehe! now joking aside. This is the best browser app that you can install on your android device. Nowadays most android devices have google chrome pre-installed. but in a recent study, we found that people still use uc browser, mozilla firefox, opera mini, etc. We’re not saying they’re not great, but chrome has something to offer that no one else can.
will give you an immense web browsing experience from your android device. If you’re signed in to your Google account, you can sync your history, passwords, payment information, and more. this will help you manage your browsing in one place. you may also have heard that he eats a lot of mutton. that’s correct, but this makes your experience smoother and more streamlined, and it comes at a cost.
one of the other benefits of using google chrome is that it is made by google and the developers are always ready to do something new and amazing. you will notice that frequently the application will be updated and will have new features. then what do you need more than this!
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4. iptools
If you’re as geeky as we thought, you probably know what we’re doing thanks to the screenshot above. With ip tools you can find your network connection information with public ip, private ip, mac address, approximate location (latitude and longitude) based on global ip database, gateway and much more. there are several other features, so let’s make a list:
- ipinfo (already discussed above)
- whois lookup: You can find information about a domain based on the whois database. i.e. owner name, address, contact number and other information.
- ping: You can test whether the ip address or domain can be pinged from your network along with its ping time. response.
- traceroute: it will indicate the route that the packet must travel to reach the desired ip/host from your network.
- port scanner: it will find the open ports in the ip you want or host.
- lan scanner – will show you the information of the devices on your local network.
- dns lookup – will help you find the dns settings for a hostname. domain.
- ip calculator- if you are designing a network, you know what it is :p. this will probably help you do your homework in college 😀
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5. money view
Have you ever wondered why you always run out of money? well this is the best money management app we could find. moneyview will automatically detect your sms and classify your expenses, as well as the balance of different bank accounts.
You can also set billing reminders and manually add cash expenses and various other things. Another thing about this app is that it does not sync your data with the internet. it is an offline application, so it has no security issues.
You can classify your expenses into many available categories. If you are used to going out in a group, then this app will help you split the expenses among the group, so you don’t have to calculate and remind anyone. however, some features are only available in India.
has an option called a green account that will allow you to save your money for future purposes. you can also add refund money. It will also help you file your tax return. For security reasons, if you don’t want anyone to see your full bank balance when you open the app. you can then set it to only display when covered by the proximity sensor.
For Indian users, it will also show working ATMs available in the neighborhood.
don’t save what’s left after spending, but spend what’s left after saving – warren buffet
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6. solid scout
is quite similar to mixplorer that we discussed in the previous article. however, solid explorer will give you a lot of experience. can perform many tasks very easily, that’s why we chose it instead of es file explorer.
You can have multiple tabs for quick access to locations you use frequently. If you have root access, you can also browse the root directory of your android device. you will also be able to sort things into categories of photos, music, videos, etc. We find the most useful function is that you can access various remote storages like google drive, mediafire, ftp, sftp, etc. directly through this app without additional plugins.
You can also add a solid explorer plugin which will allow your android device to act as an ftp server to transfer files remotely over the network. the minimalist interface is quite addictive. however, solid explorer is a paid app after the trial ends. tell us what you think about it.
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7. power amplifier
This is the music player that has been at the top of the charts from the very beginning. If you are a music enthusiast then this is the best app you can get for your android device. provides a wide range of equalizer customization with built-in presets.
You can also edit your music’s meta information like artist, album, title, etc. directly from the music player. In addition, you will be able to customize and download the album art directly through the application. custom poweramp lock screen is just amazing. so what else do you need in a music player?
where words fail, music speaks
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8. juicysh
If you know the term ssh (secure shell), trust us you need this app. If you are working with remote access to the system like connecting to a remote server, raspberry pi or something, you cannot directly connect to them via ssh using this app. you can do anything you could do using your computer.
also read: what is the internet of things?
However, some features are limited to the free version of the app, but the premium version will unlock many great features. you can also install plugins to extend the scope of the application.
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9. office lens
from the name you can deduce that it is probably from microsoft. well yes, it is quite a useful app that will help make your device a portable document scanner. the quality of the photo will depend solely on the quality of your device’s camera.
When you place any document in front of the camera, this app will create an imaginary border to show the area it considers a document. you can edit this border after capturing the photo. whether it will automatically adjust any angle, tilt of the image. this will make the image look like it was scanned with a scanner.
You also have the option to sign in to your microsoft account, which will allow you to upload your scanned document directly to a drive, and several other features.
Record keeping is important. document everything you do.
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10. mx player
There is a 99.9% chance that you have heard of this app. but we think it’s worth mentioning. is the best video player app for android that you can find. however, the free version does not support the ac3 format. you will have to buy a pro version for that. however, there is a workaround for that which we will discuss later.
Whether you’re watching your favorite TV episode or your favorite movie, you can download subtitles directly from the app, thanks to opensubtitles integration with mx player. Gestures to control brightness, volume, and screen size make it easier to prefer it over any other app.
In addition, it also supports sw, hw and hw+ acceleration. it can also play videos in the background and you can also use it as a music player if you want. you may just need to tweak the settings a bit. We found no alternatives to this app, but the closest competitor is vlc media player.
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11. stumble (now mix)
Ever wonder what to do when you have nothing to do? that phrase was annoying though :p. stumbleupon will help you find random interesting articles on the internet based on the topics and interests you have selected.
this app will help you explore a whole new territory in the niche you want. you also have options to like it, share it, add it to the list and much more. you can also follow other stumblers and find interesting things on their profile.
if you have a blog or want to share a url, you can do it here. It is a good way to drive traffic to your website or blog. We hope that this will help you to discover new ideas that you did not know and to acquire more knowledge.
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12. authenticator
If you want to keep intruders and hackers out of your accounts, then this is the app for you. This app will be used for 2-factor authentication purposes. However, not all websites support Google Authenticator. we use it to protect accounts on google and some other services like gmail and so on.
you will simply need to scan the qr code provided. after that, every minute a random six-digit number will be generated that can be used to log into your account after entering the correct password. the process may sound complicated, but it’s very easy once you start using it.
An extra layer of security doesn’t hurt, right?
Think of the internet as a public place. don’t leave your data lying around
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13. TV show time
When you’re addicted to TV series, it’s almost impossible to keep track of them. Various apps will help you manage TV show schedules, but TV show time is the best among them.
You can add TV shows you watch and select the episode you already watched. starting from next time, it will remind you when the next episode will come. In the profile section, you can find the total number of days you have spent watching TV series. you can follow other people and compare your profile with theirs.
You can also select your best character from the TV show and comment on your views on the show. there are other cool things you can do with this app. a premium version of the app is also available which will add some more features to it.
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14. relay
You may already be familiar with reddit (the front page of the internet). It is quite a useful application and it contains the most popular themes on its home page. it is quite attractive while using it on the desktop. however, its android app is not that useful and exciting. so there’s an app called relay that will provide an attractive and easy to use interface for browsing reddit.
all the features that are available on the desktop are available here. there is also a premium version of the app available. let us know what you think about this app.
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15. word web
Nowadays, you can find almost anything on google. But when you are offline and want to look up some words, wordweb is the best dictionary app you can find on play store. you can find synonyms, antonyms, phrases and much more. it’s a pretty big app, so make sure you have enough data available on your subscription plan to download it. 😛
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16. quora
quora is a place where you can find the answer to almost any question related to any topic. if you have any questions you can ask the community or if you know the answer to the questions you can answer them. it is a perfect place to help other people and improve your knowledge to do so.
You can also increase your contacts with people from all over the world. you can learn how they think and their perspective on different things. You can also find trending questions and answers, and you can learn a lot from these apps.
power is gained by sharing knowledge, not hoarding it
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17. wordpress
If you have a wordpress blog, you can easily manage posts, pages, stats, comments and just about anything using this app. If not, you can discover and follow other useful WordPress blogs. then the latest articles from the blogs you follow will appear in the feed, where you can read them.
You can also add a self-hosted wordpress blog here with the jetpack integration. you can also select to receive automatic notifications for important events.
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so that was our handpicked list of the 17 best android apps every geek must have this year. If you think you know of an app that should be on the list, please let us know. We will be happy to add it to our list. Also share your experience with these apps in the comments section below.