The 33 Best Android Apps: See Which Ones You Need

The list of the best apps to download for Android exists and is here to help you. Given the sheer number of programs out there, it may not be an easy task to decide which ones to use.

We have gathered 33 options, free and paid, to improve productivity, customize your device, edit photos and videos, have fun and more. check!

The best Android apps: see which ones you need

We've compiled a list of the best apps, both free and paid, that will help you improve your productivity, customize your device, edit photos and videos, have fun, and much more. With these carefully selected options, you'll be able to get the most out of your Android device.

So look no further, our list of the best Android apps is here to help you - browse, download and enjoy all the options available to enhance your mobile experience!

1. WhatsApp

WhatsApp, the most used chat application in Brazil, allows you to exchange messages, make video and voice calls, send photos and files. All in one place, for free, using only your internet connection.

You can even create groups to chat with several friends at the same time. All content is end-to-end encrypted and only those in the conversation have access to it.

• WhatsApp (free): Android

2. Instagram

Instagram is a social network for sharing photos and videos. The app is famous for its filters and network editing features.

It is also possible to create posts that last only 24 hours on air, called Stories. Content can be enhanced with fun effects, GIFs, stickers, polls, music, question boxes and more.

• Instagram (free): Android

3. Tik Tok

TikTok is a short video creation app with easy-to-use editing features and an extensive gallery of lip-syncing music and audio . More than a movie editor, it also functions as a social network.

You can share your creations, duet with other users and participate in a number of challenges. The most popular are the dance ones, which include elaborate choreographies.

TikTok (Free): Android

4. InShot

InShot is a video editor that lets you add special effects, make montages, insert subtitles and emojis to your movies. The user can easily make cuts, as well as include or merge videos recorded at different times.

To make everything more subtle, there are even dozens of transition effects. In the free version, the application adds a watermark, which can be removed if you see an ad.

• InShot (free, with in-app purchases): Android

5. Waze

Waze is one of the most widely used mapping and GPS applications worldwide. The user community can report unforeseen events, such as accidents or heavy traffic.

The app also reports the stations with the cheapest fuel along the route. Its differential is in the different voice options, with the humorist Fábio Porchat, the carnival artist Milton Cunha and the lazy Sid, from the animation A Era do Gelo.

• Waze (free): Android

6. YouTube

YouTube is a video hosting platform that offers millions of channels with content for all tastes. The app also offers free shows and live shows, as well as its own series and documentaries, YouTube Originals.

As it is a Google service, the app is usually factory-installed on Android smartphones.

• YouTube (free, with payment plan option): Android

7. Netflix

6-Promotional image of the Netflix app for Android

Netflix is a video streaming platform that brings together hundreds of movies, series, documentaries, cartoons, among other types of content.

You can download episodes and movies in the app to watch them when you don't have Internet access or want to save data. Compatible with Chromecast and Android smart TVs, it allows you to play what you are watching on TV.

• Netflix (free download, but subscription required): Android

8. Spotify

Spotify is a music streaming service that offers hundreds of songs, albums, radio stations and podcasts. To listen for free, you must deal with ads and time limits to move to the next song.

To remove these restrictions, you need to join one of the paid plans. Subscribers can also download tracks to listen to even without internet, create personalized playlists and share them with friends and followers.

• Spotify (free, with paid subscription option): Android

9. Google Photos

Google Photos is the ideal solution for saving space on your smartphone. The app allows you to automatically back up your photos and delete them from your device with a few taps. Afterwards, you can access them from any device through your browser.

It also features simple editing tools, automatic montages, remembers special moments, among other resources. To easily find old items, it also features image search by themes and locations.

As it is a Google service, the app is usually factory-installed on Android smartphones.

• Google Photos (free): Android

10. Google Chrome

Chrome works seamlessly with the ecosystem created by Google. It is possible to search for the company's search service in the address bar and access your favorite sites both on your cell phone and on your PC.

The browser also offers the option to save data and visit web pages using voice commands. Users also have integrated Google Translate, for translations without leaving the browser.

As it is a Google service, the app is usually factory-installed on Android smartphones.

• Google Chrome (free): Android

11. Amazon Prime video

Amazon's video streaming service features a catalog of movies and series, including original productions. You can watch on up to three devices simultaneously and create up to six user profiles per subscription.

Content can be downloaded for offline viewing or using the mobile network. There is also the option to purchase or rent thousands of titles separately from the streaming package .

• Amazon Prime Video (free download, subscription required): Android

12. Google Maps

One of the most comprehensive mapping services available, Maps covers the territorial extent of up to 220 countries. The app offers the option of traditional, satellite and relief views, without forgetting the Street View experience.

There is also the possibility of creating routes from one place to another, with real-time guidance. In addition to the location, it indicates the services available in the vicinity, with opinions made by other users.

Being a Google service, the app is usually factory-installed on Android smartphones.

• Google Maps (free): Android

13. Twitter

Twitter is the social network for those who like to be well informed. In posts of up to 280 characters, you can follow what ordinary people, celebrities, politicians, press vehicles, among others, are saying.

Find out what is the most talked about in the world or in your country through Trending Topics. See what people are saying about a given topic through hashtags and check trending news separated by topic.

• Twitter (free): Android

14. Google Drive

Google Drive is both a cloud file storage service and an "office" suite of programs. It allows you to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations and forms online. Content can be shared with other users and created by many hands.

The application works seamlessly with the computer's browser. That is, the change made by the account on the PC is automatically displayed in the mobile application (or vice versa).

Being a Google service, the app is usually factory-installed on Android smartphones.

• Drive (free): Android

15. PicsArt

PicsArt is packed with features that even those with no editing experience can use. The app offers hundreds of collage templates and free images to use as backgrounds. It also allows you to crop, clone, adjust curves and add text to photos.

The user can also apply artistic filters (including HDR), double exposure and quickly remove the background from the photo. The PicsArt Draw feature features customizable brushes, layers and professional drawing tools.

• PicsArt (free, with in-app purchases): Android

16. Globoplay

Globoplay stands out from other video streaming services for its wide catalog of miniseries, telenovelas and national programs. In addition, it features famous international movies and series.

There is also live programming from Globo channels and children's content from Gloob. It is possible to download episodes to watch them offline or without using mobile data.

• Globoplay (free download, but subscription required): Android

17. Nova Launcher

Ideal for those who quickly get tired of the appearance of the cell phone, Nova Launcher allows you to customize various aspects of the system. The application allows you to change commands, insert transition effects, change the format of icons and much more.

• Nova Launcher (free, with paid version): Android

18. Headspace

Headspace promises to relieve everyday stress in just a few minutes, with activities to breathe better and meditate effectively. The developers claim that the exercises help deal with anxiety and depression. There are also practices aimed at staying calm, staying focused and getting a good night's sleep.

• Headspace (free, with in-app purchases): Android

19. Organize

Organizze helps you keep track of your finances in just a few clicks. It is possible to include information about your transactions in your checking account, credit card, savings and even your wallet.

This makes it easier to know where your money is going and to figure out how to avoid overspending. The user can also set goals, create accounts payable alerts and view customized reports.

• Organizze (free, with a paid plan option): Android

20. Home Workout

Having a fitness app is essential for when you don't have the time or finances to attend a gym. Home Workout provides workouts that use only the user's body weight.

There are options to work specific areas or the whole body for a few minutes a day. Exercises feature voice and video guidance, detailed descriptions and animations.

• Home Workout (free, with in-app purchases): Android

21. Zedge

Another option for customizing your cell phone, Zedge brings together hundreds of wallpaper options. It also offers live wallpapers , ringtones and alarm sounds with music excerpts, movie characters, cartoons and video games.

• Zedge (free, with in-app purchases): Android

22. Resilio Sync

Resilio Sync is a must-have for anyone who needs space on their phone but doesn't rely on cloud storage. The app allows you to create a server on your PC, creating your own cloud.

Transferring files between devices is done by scanning the QR code, even when there is no Internet. All content is encrypted and is not stored on any external server.

• Resilio Sync (thank you): Android

23. RAR

Android, by default, does not open compressed files and RAR can help with this task. The application allows you to compress files in ZIP and RAR format and decompress RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, 7z, ISO, ARJ.

It is also possible to password protect the content, recover damaged items, among other features.

• RAR (free, with paid features in the application): Android

24. Trello

Trello is a task manager that allows you to create checklists, include deadlines, insert attachments. It's a good choice for organizing teamwork, dividing tasks among members and tracking their progress.

Simply create a board, add other users and make to-do lists. The application's content is automatically integrated with that accessed through the browser on the PC.

• Trello (free, with paid plan option): Android

25. TickTick

TickTick allows you to organize your to-do lists by categories such as Work , Shopping , Wishlist , Exercise , etc. It is possible to set deadlines for accomplishing activities, insert order of importance and include tags.

The tool also offers features such as widgets, sharing lists with other users, creating reminders, among other options.

• TickTick (free, with payment plan option): Android

26. Bitwarden Password Manager

Bitwarden is a password manager that securely collects your passcodes in one place. The application helps to create a unique password for each of the services used on the Internet.

According to the app's developers, the data is "sealed" with 256-bit AES encryption, salted hashing and PBKDF2 SHA-256. Even they don't have access to your information.

• Bitwarden (free): Android

27. IFTTT

IFTTT allows you to automate tasks not only in the system but also in other apps such as Spotify, YouTube and Twitter. There are hundreds of ready-to-use commands available and many others that the user can customize.

For example, you can set Wi-Fi to always turn on when you arrive at your workplace. Or to have all your Instagram posts automatically post to Pinterest.

• IFTTT (free, with paid plan option): Android

28. Eve

Eve helps women track their menstrual cycle. The app helps you identify specific trends and patterns in your body, such as your fertile period and PMS. There is also a diary to record emotions, a kind of cycle horoscope and forums to vent and clear doubts with other users.

• Eve (free, with in-app purchases): Android

29. Stretching exercises

Staying too long in the same position or performing repetitive movements can lead to injuries and muscle problems. Stretching Exercises brings together a series of activities that can help relieve pain and develop more flexibility.

The series features narration and animation explaining the movements. There are practices such as morning warm-ups, stretching before bed and preparation for physical activity. You can create reminders so you don't skip a day and track your progress.

• Stretching exercises (free, with in-app purchases): Android

30. Kindle

The Kindle app allows you to buy digital books from the Amazon store. The user can control font size and type, bookmark text snippets, and access instant translations without leaving the page.

It is also possible to change the color of the "leaf" and the intensity of the brightness. The application works seamlessly with the Kindle device, if the user has one. It is possible to start reading on one where you left off on the other, as well as accessing the highlights made.

• Kindle (free): Android

31. Snapseed

Snapseed is one of the most comprehensive free photo editors available today. Compatible with files in JPG and RAW format, the app has filters and tools to adjust, crop, change the angle, among dozens of other options.

The user has blurring resources available to change the grain, superimpose photos and insert text.

• Snapseed (free): Android

32. Opera

For those who want an alternative to Chrome, Opera may be the ideal choice. The browser has an unlimited built-in VPN for browsing the Internet discreetly without exposing your IP.

The app also offers integration between the different devices it is installed on. There are also tools such as a built-in translator, page saving for offline viewing, quick ad blocking, among others.

• Opera (free): Android

33. Google Assistant

The Google Assistant app lets you perform a variety of actions using your voice. Simply say Ok Google and give the desired command. It is possible to open programs, create reminders, call someone from the calendar, among other functions, without even touching the screen.

• Google Assistant (free): Android