Unless you have an Amazon product of some description, the Amazon App Store is likely to be your second port of call. Let's face it, your first thought as an Android user is going to be Google Play.
Other download sites are available, for sure. But the Amazon App Store is, for most people, going to be playing second fiddle unless they have a product that runs the Amazon-flavored Android operating system.
And that's a shame because the Amazon App Store has a lot to offer that's not Alexa or Firestick-related. Read on to find out what you are missing by letting the Amazon App Store drop off your radar.
For Firestick and Kindle Fire owners, among others, the app is pre-installed on a range of Amazon products already. However, if you've got an Android phone, you can download the Amazon App Store app directly from Amazon.
You won't find it on Google Play or the App Store. Every other Amazon app, just not that one. The Amazon app was pulled in 2014 when it was realized it effectively contained the app store. It took some time for the rival app stores to notice the `hidden' store within the app. Since they don't host apps that replicate what they do themselves, i.e., sell games and apps, the decision was made by Google Play and the App Store to remove Amazon's cheeky app from their shelves.
● Today's Deals - personalized recommendations
● Movers and Shakers - find out what's hot and trending
● Browse by Amazon device
● Browse for smart home devices
● Browse all the Android games and apps in one place
● Buy Amazon gift cards and Amazon Coins
Once you have downloaded the app from Amazon and successfully installed it on your Android phone, there's a world of games and apps awaiting.
You will find all the top titles and soon get recommendations based on your interests, downloads, and searches.
All your apps, upgrades, and subscriptions are corralled into your My Apps folder. And if you've bought Amazon Coins, you can use them to save money on apps, in-app purchases, and games.
The app is well thought through and easy to navigate. There are dedicated sections for Echo and Alexa, Fire Tablets, Fire TV, and Kindle E-readers and books. And a separate Android section.
● It's free
● Intuitive and easy to use
● An alternative to Google Play
● Only available for Android. There's no iOS option for this app.
If you need to download the Amazon App Store, you can do so from Amazon.com. There's a large button at the top of the page and a QR code to scan on the right-hand side.
Either of these downloads the 14.8 MB APK file. To install, you need to switch on Unknown sources. You then get a confirmation screen asking you to okay the installation.
This particular Amazon app is not available on Google Play or Apple's App Store, but they do host every other Amazon app you may be interested in.
