I’m on a quest to discover some of the lesser-known, yet highly-rated Android apps that have managed to stay under the radar. I’m particularly interested in those with less than 1 million downloads and a rating of 4 stars or more.
I’m sure there are countless apps out there that are incredibly cool, interesting, or useful, but just haven’t hit the mainstream yet. Maybe it’s a productivity tool that’s boosted your efficiency, a unique game that’s kept you entertained for hours, or a niche app that’s catered perfectly to one of your hobbies or interests.
So, my question is: What are some Android hidden gem apps with less than 1 million downloads, more than 4 stars, that you’ve used a bunch or think it’s really cool/interesting/useful?
Please share your recommendations, and if possible, a brief description of what the app does and why you find it so valuable.
Looking forward to uncovering some hidden treasures in the Android app world. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
As a final note, I will be copying all the responses to c/polls to create an easy-to-view list of all the recommended apps. This way, we can all benefit from the collective wisdom of this community.
yamanii@lemmy.world 11 months ago
-Andor’s Trail a free game on f-droid, a roguelike with a plot and very pretty
-Currency an open source app to quickly see exchange rates between different currencies, lightning fast
-Invizible Pro TOR access that I use on public wifi for protection
-Gadgetbridge Lightweight and good app for use with smartwatches/bands
-Lolisnatcher Great booruapp that supports everything I threw at it.
-Newpipe Sponsorblock A fork of the popular youtube alternative that supports the sponsorblock extension since the original devs are against it.