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Best Free Android Apps

Updated 18. May 2013 - 3:33 by Jojoyee
Best Free Android Apps - Page Index
   5. Best Free Disk and File Tools for Android

Best Free File Manager for Android
X-plore File Manager
(1.4 MB)
 
 A file manager with a well thought-out split screen view allows you to transfer files between folders on the same device and manipulate files and folders between devices easily. Loads of features, such as built-in viewers for images, video, audio and text. No adverts. (Review)
 
ES File Explorer
(2.7 MB)
 
 Explore files on your device, LAN shared and FTP servers in a list or icon view with settings such as theme and layout, search files by type or name, plus app manager, SD Card Analyst and other optional modules. (Review)
 
ASTRO File Manager
(2.4 MB)
 
 Manage your files in Icon or List view with sorting, bookmarks, searching and other common features, plus some useful tools like checking SD card usage by folders. On the downside, the free version comes with a small ad. (Review)
 
Best Free Storage Manager for Android
AppMgr III (App 2 SD)
(1.9 MB)
 
 Take a glance where the apps are installed and move them from internal storage to the SD Card to save limited space on your device. Also clear the cache to make more space. The free version is supported by a small unobtrusive ad.
 
Best Free Online Backup for Android
Dropbox
(6.9 MB)
 
 Upload and access files from your Android, and sync them between your computers and mobile devices on the go. Easy to use—tap a file to view or press and hold it to access the menu for managing files and sharing links. (Review)
 
See also: Google Drive
Best Free App Backup for Android
App Backup & Restore
(380 KB)
 
 Easily backup your installed apps to your SD cards, send apps to friends via email, or upload to Dropbox if already installed. Others features include restore or uninstall apps, auto backup, share market links, check app details and more.
 
Best Free File Encryption Utility for Android
File Locker
(200 KB)
 
 Protect your files from unauthorized access by encoding the content and file names as well. Smart searching through folders for documents, locked and unlocked files is a plus but it can't unlock a file that has been renamed.
 
Best Free File Archiver-Zip Utility for Android
ZArchiver
(2.66 MB)
 
 Create archive files in zip, 7zip, gzip, bzip2, tar or XZ format, and unzip or decompress archive files in even more supported formats. Features include view and edit archives, password-protected archives, multi-part archives and more.
 
Best Free File Cleaner for Android
1Tap Cleaner
(819 KB)
 
 A handy tool to free up more internal storage space on your device by clearing cache files, data files, search and navigation history records. Also includes a default cleaner to list default apps and clear their settings.
 

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by ai (not verified) on 7. July 2012 - 3:12  (95842)

Grabatron

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fgol.grabatron1

you know? it's free!! never though the expensive one be free for all.
by ai (not verified) on 3. July 2012 - 14:25  (95684)

Galaxy Hero [RPG]
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.galaxyhero.main&hl=en

The best free RPG shooter, so far.
by Panzer on 3. July 2012 - 8:40  (95673)

For little children - Play Safe:
http://www.playsafeapp.com/
by Av_Crazy on 26. June 2012 - 11:37  (95401)

1weather - beautiful weather app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handmark.expressweathe...

Team battery bar - useful for seeing battery left while using full screen apps
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.batterybar&feature...

Utilitas - all in one app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.utilitas&feature=search...
by Rahul Sharma (not verified) on 20. June 2012 - 11:24  (95150)

Check out a very useful application to download Facebook Albums and tagged photos of friends and yours - Facebook Album Downloader
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fbalbumdownloader
by cone (not verified) on 19. June 2012 - 17:18  (95133)

I use ustream to live feed out from tab 2 on wifi... are there better apps that can do this? ustream doesn't save password, so takes time to log on when in a rush.
by Slider Box (not verified) on 13. June 2012 - 18:34  (94806)

Slider Box - Apps Organizer 2.1 Released - Free

Slider Box is a widget and shortcut application for android devices.

DOWNLOAD : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yefe.sliderboxwidgets
by suri (not verified) on 10. June 2012 - 15:51  (94639)

Is there a free calculator app. which has the m+ m- & memory recall feature in it. Also a % function would also help a lot. Pl. also mention the download links as well thanx in advance.
by Jojoyee on 12. June 2012 - 14:23  (94744)

There're many calculators cater for these basic functions Suri. You might want to check out a few suggested here http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-android-apps.htm?page=0,1#Calc...
by Shivanand (not verified) on 9. June 2012 - 13:10  (94601)

Hi..

The new version of Kingsoft office can be now used to create presentations too.

Please update the article :)
by Jojoyee on 10. June 2012 - 13:46  (94638)

Thanks Shivanand for the heads up. It's now updated.
by Ei2g (not verified) on 9. June 2012 - 10:07  (94596)

I love Coooeee http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.c3o3e.coooeee

It lets me see where my friends and family are and i can be notified when they are nearby - or even if they turn up in my local pub!
by deedee (not verified) on 8. June 2012 - 5:24  (94554)

Must have!!
Smart Help for automatic SOS
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smart-Help/371519172900503
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dee.smart.help

It is an automatic emergency management app, which detects if the user falls down or in an accident, and will automatically send distress message with location in SMS and will place a call to the selected emergency contact. (Android only at this point of time)
by Wookie (not verified) on 5. June 2012 - 16:11  (94444)

Thank you, Jojoyee, for working on this. The QR codes are an awesome addition.

Here's an app to review...

Party Mixer by Pun Software
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.punsoftware.mixer&hl=en

It is a free DJ program with built-in crossfader. Most people would say... "Why do I need that?" The answer is for workouts. You make a playlist (directory based) and enable crossfading for no gaps in music when you are running or lifting.

It has very poor documentation and takes some time to learn. But, it is free and useful.

Thanks again,
Wook
by Av_Crazy on 3. June 2012 - 13:19  (94333)

New batch of apps :D

After focus - DSLR-like Photography
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motionone.afterfocus&f...

Badass Battery Monitor
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gsamlabs.bbm&feature=s...

Solid Explorer - even though beta its hands down the most beautiful and full featured explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solid.explorer&feature=...

Rocket Music Player
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrtstudio.AnotherMusic...

Power Controls - An advanced power control widget. FREE and No ADS
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc&feature=se...

twicca - best twitter client [ tweetdeck is as good as finished for now ]
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.r246.twicca&feature=sea...

Also jojoyee the links on the apps still point to the old market link and not to the google play link - lots of work for u :P
by Jojoyee on 3. June 2012 - 15:07  (94341)

Thanks for your good suggestions Av_Crazy.

Under the product titles, the old Market links have now been replaced with the new Google Play links. The QR codes still work as they are automatically redirected to the new links.
by Av_Crazy on 3. June 2012 - 15:44  (94345)

U must have changed them just now..they were linking to old market links when i posted..great job !
by Jer Ee (not verified) on 23. May 2012 - 1:43  (93871)

Here's an awesome app for finding the best free Android games to download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.movend.gamebox2
by Sparkie181 (not verified) on 16. May 2012 - 20:47  (93563)

I have been trying to find a free android itinerary manager similar to what TitanClass was for PalmPilotT3. The app should not force you to load your data into the cloud. Instead the app should manage your itinerary for flights and grab from the internet all the related data to show if your flight is running on time, currency rates, weather, etc. etc. All of the apps I have seen, force you to log into their site and load your data on their servers. I want the app to hold my data on my Galaxy Nexus and only synchronize with my PC. If I wanted the data to be loaded on a website somewhere, then it should only be an option and not forced on to the user.
Has anyone seen an app like this?
by Pavel (not verified) on 11. May 2012 - 9:17  (93350)

Look around the most beautiful clock on Market.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.nicelydone.app.uniwidgetsfree
by Meddose (not verified) on 11. May 2012 - 7:31  (93342)

GREAT PILL REMINDER MEDDOSE

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.com.dtech.meddose&feature=apps_topselling_free
by HK (not verified) on 8. May 2012 - 12:46  (93215)

Maven Music Player
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maven.audioplayer&hl=en

The Best Free Design and Feature for Music Player.
Try it, you will know this is great.
by danikula (not verified) on 25. April 2012 - 22:08  (92618)

Music.free - the best music downloader
http://slideme.org/application/music-free
by RegalBee (not verified) on 1. May 2012 - 0:11  (92839)

Best calculator app in the market! (my opinion).

ListCalc

https://play.google.com/store/search?q=listcalc
by HK (not verified) on 15. April 2012 - 1:44  (92111)

RedLaser Barcode & QR Scanner
~~https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ebay.redlaser&hl=en

best free barcode scanner

Ultimate Call Screen (UCS)
~~https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lowveld.ucs

Best free caller id's screen replacer, now more stable

Droid Notify Lite
~~https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=apps.droidnotify&hl=en

Best free miss call notification

QuickShortcutMaker
~~https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sika524.android.quickshortcut&hl=en

Best free launch application's activity

Home2Shortcut
~~https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eikatou0.appspot.home2shortcut&hl=en
by Jojoyee on 11. April 2012 - 1:42  (91876)

Update:

From this list, you can now click an Android icon Android-icon.jpg, where available, to go to "Free Android App of the Week" and read a selected app in more detail, such as on this page.
by Av_Crazy on 10. April 2012 - 22:06  (91867)

New batch of apps :D

Friendcaster - best alternate facebook app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.senab.blueNotifyFree...

Nemus launcher - alternative launcher [ go laucnher is becoming bloated and launcherpro hasnt been updated in a year ]
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nemustech.launcher&fea...

Soundbest lite - Seriously awesome sound clarity
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sk.soundbestlight&feat...

Wallbase - awesome app for wallpapers for my favourite wallpaper site
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.citc.wallbase&feature=...

Amuse - visit many many sites
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amuse&feature=search_r...

Cricbuzz - for cricket fanatics like me
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cricbuzz.android&featu...

Myphoneexplorer - good backup and sync tool and much more
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fjsoft.myphoneexplorer...
by Jojoyee on 11. April 2012 - 8:41  (91899)

Thanks AV-Crazy. SoundBest Music Player Lite seems to be limited to certain devices or countries currently as it's incompatible with mine :(
by Av_Crazy on 11. April 2012 - 10:03  (91904)

Even soundbest not available in all countried..omg !
by Giles (not verified) on 7. April 2012 - 17:44  (91749)

try ListCalc. it free with no admob adds. the default android calculator suck, ListCalc is way better.