1Weather is widely regarded as the greatest weather app available. It has a basic, paginated design that displays the current weather, prediction for up to 12 weeks, a radar, and other interesting statistics. Along with that, you'll receive a great range of somewhat configurable widgets, as well as basic features like severe weather warnings and a radar to detect when storms are approaching. The user interface is logical and relatively simple to use. The radar might be improved, but that's a small quibble.

The free edition includes all features as well as some minor, inoffensive advertising. The advertising is removed with a single $1.99 in-app purchase. When you launch the app, most people will probably love the variety of weather interesting facts as well.

Price: Free / $1.99

Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handmark.expressweather

Google Drive is an Android cloud storage service that provides all new users with 15GB of free storage space upon signup. You may, of course, purchase additional if necessary. What distinguishes Google Drive is the suite of Android applications that it is linked to. Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Photos, Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Keep are among them. It just covers so many bases and is so inexpensive that it's difficult not to suggest it to almost everybody.

These programs' capabilities include live collaboration, deep sharing, and compatibility with Microsoft Office documents. It's simple to use, comes with 15GB of free storage for your documents, and has decent cross-platform support.

Price: Free / $1.99-$299.99 per month
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs

Google Maps almost controls the navigation app scene, and it is still one of the greatest Android applications ever. It receives regular, nearly weekly updates that appear to further add to its already extensive list of features. Aside from the fundamentals, Google Maps provides access to points of interest, traffic statistics, directions to destinations such as rest stops or petrol stations, and the ability to download maps for offline usage.

When you combine it with the Waze experience, which contains a slew of its own features, you won't need another navigation app. Ever. Because Google also owns and operates Waze, we've grouped them together. Both navigation applications function on Android Auto and, in most cases, outperform automotive navigation systems.

Price: Free
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps

This is a pretty potent app. It is also compatible with the majority of Android smartphones. You just download and activate the app. You may then ask it whatever you want. It also supports a wide range of instructions. You can use it to operate smart home items, ask it almost any query, and even have it do simple math problems for you. It comes standard with a number of goods, including Google Home speakers.

There is now a second Google Assistant app available for individuals who want a quick start icon on their home screen. The hardware is expensive, but Google Assistant is free.

Price: Free
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

LastPass is one of those applications that every Android user should have. It's a password manager that allows you to keep your login information in a safe and secure manner. Furthermore, it can aid in the generation of nearly difficult passwords for you to utilize on your accounts. Everything is controlled by a master password. It supports cross-platform usage (premium version only), allowing you to use it on desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and other devices.

Others exist, but LastPass appears to be one step ahead most of the time. Furthermore, the premium edition is cheaply priced. For enhanced protection, you may also download LastPass Authenticator. For further security, LastPass also offers an authenticator app.

Price: Free / $12 per year

Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lastpass.lpandroid

Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard is a robust and configurable third-party keyboard. It first appeared on the market some years ago with a predictive engine unlike any other keyboard, and the app has expanded significantly since then. You don't have to pay anything because it's a free download with free themes.

Other features include a separate number row, SwiftKey Flow, which enables motion typing, various language compatibility, cross-device library synchronization, and much more. It's about as excellent as it gets in terms of keyboard performance. True, Microsoft now owns SwiftKey, but thus far, they haven't messed it up. Gboard, Google's keyboard app, is also quite nice, and the only reason it isn't on the list is to prevent having three Google applications in a row.

Price: Free
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey

We weren't planning to include any launchers on this list at first. Nova Launcher appears to go beyond what is expected of a launcher. It's been around for years, it's always been updated, and it's never been a bad choice for a launcher replacement. It includes a slew of features, such as the ability to backup and restore your home screen configurations, icon theming for all of your Android apps, a plethora of customization options for the home screen and app drawer, and much more.

If you wish, you can even make it seem like the Pixel Launcher. If you upgrade to the premium version, you can add motion controls, unread count badges for applications, and icon swipe actions. Lawnchair Launcher, Hyperion Launcher, and Rootless Launcher are three options for those seeking for something simpler.

Price: Free / $4.99
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher

Podcast Addict is a fantastic podcast app for podcast listeners. It has practically any podcast you can imagine. It also includes a simple and effective user interface, a plethora of organizing options, a plethora of playback and download functions, and a single-cost premium edition. Podcasts may be browsed by category or searched for individually.

You can also define download restrictions and simply construct playlists, and it supports Chromecast and SONOS, as well as Android Auto and Wear OS. The user interface and settings aren't the most elegant we've seen. However, the app compensates by ticking every other box we could think of. Pocket Casts and CastBox are two more great solutions in this category.

Price: Free / $3.99
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bambuna.podcastaddict

Poweramp is one of Android's most popular and functional local music players. It contains nearly all of the features, including high-resolution audio compatibility, Android Auto, an equalizer, gapless smoothing, and support for almost every audio codec available.

The user interface has a little learning curve, but it's one of the more visually appealing music players available in the Google Play Store, with various themes. There are other excellent music applications on our list, but the #1 spot is undoubtedly Poweramp's to lose. If you want a better equalization app, Poweramp also offers one.

Price: Free trial / $4.99

Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer

File browsing is something that everyone needs to (or wants to) do, so why not do it with a functional, great file browser? Solid Explorer is about as excellent as it gets when it comes to file explorer programs. It has Material Design, archiving support, support for the most common cloud services, and even some more advanced capabilities such as FTP, SFTP, WebDav, and SMB/CIFS compatibility.

It looks beautiful, it's really solid, and it just works. There is a 14-day free trial with a $2.99 fee at the conclusion. Other file browsers have greater functionality, but few combine appearance, simplicity of use, and features as well as Solid Explorer.

Price: Free trial / $2.99

Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer2

Tasker is a fantastic software if you have the patience to learn how to utilize it. It allows users to build custom commands and then use them in a variety of places. There are several programs that support Tasker, and Tasker may even be used to construct quite complicated commands for NFC tags. The potential actions and features are so many that we could certainly write multiple essays on them.

IFTTT is another fantastic automation app. Because of its simplicity and wide variety of applications, it may even be superior than Tasker in some circumstances. Tasker is also accessible for free as part of the Google Play Pass subscription. There are various other excellent Android utilities and utility applications, but none can compete with Tasker and IFTTT.

Price: $2.99 and Free, respectively
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm

Textra is perhaps the greatest and most stable Android messaging app. It includes a number of themes, the most of which are modifiable by you. It essentially performs all you need an SMS app to accomplish without any difficulty. It also includes a lesson that helps it operate better with Android Auto than most other messaging applications. It appeals to us because of its simplicity. It's superior to most OEM SMS applications, and we'd suggest it over the majority of them.

Another excellent alternative is Messages by Google, which can even stream your SMS to your PC (via web browser).

Price: Free / $4.49

Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra

TickTick is not as well-known as other to-do list applications. However, it may be the finest. It goes through the fundamentals, such as recurring tasks, reminders, push alerts, and other organizing tools and categories. You may also share tasks and entire categories with others using the app. This makes it ideal for usage by a family, small work teams, or other such groups. It's also fantastic for making shopping lists, honey-do lists, or any other type of list.

You receive all of the features for free, although with certain limitations, such as just two reminders each job (premium makes that infinite). It's also a good substitute for Wunderlist. Todoist and Microsoft To-Do are two additional good solutions in this sector.

Price: Free / $27.99 per year

Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ticktick.task

Typically, we do not promote streaming services to consumers. After all, everyone has their own tastes, and there are a plethora of excellent alternatives available. We do, however, enjoy the mix of YouTube Music and YouTube. You receive limitless music from YouTube Music for one low fee, with more than enough tunes to compete with Spotify and Apple Music. You do, however, get ad-free YouTube, as well as background video play and offline downloads.

That one-two punch ranks with the $12.99 a month Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ combo as one of the finest discounts for video and music streaming. Other music streaming sites are normally superior, but ad-free YouTube without the need for sideloading is fantastic. Audiophiles may want to look at Hi-Fi choices like Tidal or Deezer, even if such services are more expensive, as well as one of these music streaming apps.

Price: Free / $12.99+
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.youtube.music

Zedge is the last but not least on our list. This is a wallpaper, ringtones, notification tones, and alarm tones software that provides an incredible variety of possibilities for customizing the most fundamental aspects of your device. In addition to having an extensive assortment of goods, Zedge promotes various items throughout holiday seasons, making it simple to customize your phone for Christmas, Halloween, and other holidays.

It is not without flaws. It does have the odd glitch and some extremely obnoxious adverts. Zedge Premium is a new venture that aims to give premium content at a low cost. You may also earn Zedge credits by watching advertising or filling out surveys. There are several excellent ringtone and background applications available. Zedge, on the other hand, is the only one that consistently does both.

Price: Free / $0.99 per month / $4.99 per year
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.zedge.android