We all know, Google Play Store is the best place to download apps for Android devices. It is a very famous source in all the countries except for the ones where Google does not work. But, there are a number of apps that are missing from the Play Store in 2020. They might be either disruptive or do not gel well with the terms and policies of the Google Play store. Therefore, they have been banned because Google does not wish to compromise with the user’s safety. But, it must also be mentioned that some of those banned apps were considered the best at some point. So, let’s check out the best/ top 20 banned Android apps that aren’t available in Google Play Store.
Top 20 Banned Android Apps
Showbox
It is a very attractive app that contains lots of mind-blowing content. It is packed with a number of movies and TV shows. All you need is to download the app on your smartphone and enjoy all kinds of TV shows and movies without even paying. It can also be installed on PC. It provides a user-friendly interface, but sadly, you cannot find it on Google Play Store anymore.
Growbox
This amazing app can be easily synchronised with the Showbox that allows you to watch your favourite show or movie on a display that is connected to Chromecast. It provides a user-friendly interface, and the best part is that you do not have to pay anything, but you do need to install the AllCast app from Play Store for Growbox to work, which is not always convenient.
LiveNetTv
Well, this is another great app that has been banned from the Google platform. It is known as a host of all-purpose entertainment that allows you to choose from more than 500 live channels, Tv shows, and movies, and all of them are free of cost. But it was known to contain a malicious virus that could disrupt the system while downloading, and that’s not acceptable.
Videomix
This app allows you to stream all the latest TV shows and movies with neatly organised content available on your Android phone. It is set up in such a fashion that you can make different categories for the contents you want to watch, making it easier for you to search for something that you want to watch. You do not have to download the shows or movies beforehand since all the content is provided from an external server.
YMusic
If you ever wished for a music player that allows you to listen to music from Youtube without having the video playing in the background, then this app could have made your dream come true because YMusic does exactly what you want. You simply need to install the app and sign in with your Google ID. But, unfortunately, it has been banned.
Adblock Plus
Adblock Plus allows you to block all ads on your smartphone. It is really disturbing to see ads and banners while playing a video. This app will help you get rid of that by blocking all the servers that generate ads. It must be noted that your Android phone requires rooting for letting Adblock plus work.
Lucky Patcher
Lucky patcher is a complete package as it permits blocking of ads, changing permissions, hacking into Android games and apps, allowing the app to backup and whatnot. You can also activate your app using Lucky Patcher. It is often called as a collection of best tools, incorporated into a single app.
Terrarium TV
This app is known for streaming illegal movies and allows you to watch the latest show. It has an advantage that it does not depend on the location to provide good service as long as you have a good internet connection. You do not even have to maintain an account to enjoy the movies, and you can easily starmark your favourite show.
Sarahah Messaging App
This secret messaging app was introduced in Play Store long back. It became famous because of its ability to send messages without revealing the sender’s identity. But, this was also the reason for its ruination. People started misusing this app to bully others and pass inappropriate comments that violated Google’s policies. Hence, it was banned ultimately.
PSX4Droid
This app is a competitor of PlayStation1, that was designed for all the gamers out there. It enables you to easily play the PS1 games of your choice on your smartphone. All you need is to download and install the app first, then load all the files of the game. This makes your Android phone, a good platform, to play older PS1 games.
Bromite
This Chromium-based web browser functions in the same way as Google Chrome. It can block ads by having a blocker installed inside the browser, which is a major add on. Hence, you can easily browse on the Chromium browser without letting those annoying ads disturb you.
Peggo
This is one of those extraordinary apps that makes Youtube to MP3 conversion possible. The Youtube videos can be easily converted to MP3 with the help of this app. You can also download the videos from Youtube, on your phone, directly in the MP3 form.
GBWhatsapp
This app works as a duplicate of the original WhatsApp on your smartphone, but features like hiding online status, privacy modes, and many other features like these are exclusive to GBWhatsapp. It also supports sending of larger video files, which was not possible in the original app.
Instagram plus
This muttered version of the original Instagram app has some additional exciting features. It enables you to download photos as well as videos, which was a hindrance in the original version. The following indicator helps you keep a check on your followers. All these features provide a very agile experience to its users.
Popcorn Time
It contains a list of all the latest movies and TV shows that are very much in demand. You just need to pick your favourite show or movie, and the content will be downloaded and added right into the app. It also provides subtitles in many different languages, which is pretty interesting. It is one of the top-rated apps.
Aptoide
You can use Aptoide in place of Google Play Store as it provides an arcade for your Android phone from where you can easily download apps. It contains everything from Whatsapp and Snapchat to Instagram and games. The latest versions of all the apps are available here. So, if you have this, you do not need Google Play Store.
Magisk Manager
This app effectively manages all the systemless roots on your smartphone, by acting as an interface between you and the apps that will ask for your allowance to root. For rooting, first, it needs to induct the Magisk Module and then uninstall it on your device.
Tachiyomi
It is an open-source reading app that allows you to read for free. Once you download the app, all the latest information related to manga will be easily available on your phone. You can also read offline, for example, while travelling, without having a 24×7 internet connection.
F-Droid
This app is known to contain pirate free apps. It acts as an emporium for free and open-source software, which you can easily avail on your Android device. Here, you can find those apps which act as a substitution for many mainstream apps available on the Google PlayStore. Since F-Droid provides Foss alternatives to major apps, it is highly preferred over Google PlayStore.
Xposed Framework
This app has been in use for quite a long time. It provides a framework for Android and allows you to alter Android files using Xposed modules. If you want the benefit of some additional features, you have to download and activate the modules on your phone. But, it must be noted that your Android device should be rooted. Otherwise, Xposed Framework will not work.
So, this is a list of 20 Banned Android apps that you cannot find on Google Playstore anymore. It must be mentioned that downloading banned Android apps will make your device prone to malicious attacks. This will not only hamper the performance of the device, making it slow, but will also make the device hang more often. Since most of these apps have been banned from Google PlayStore due to policy and privacy violation, it is advised to stay away from these apps so that your personal information is never at risk.
