Get DropAPK on your phone

Two ways to run the store as an app on Android.

Safety disclaimer

DropAPK scans every upload for malware signatures and extracts the permissions declared in the APK manifest before a listing goes live. However, no automated scan can guarantee an app is 100% safe. Only install apps from developers you trust, keep your phone updated, and review the permissions an app requests before installing.

1. Add to home screen

Works instantly, no build tools. Opens full screen with its own icon.

Open this site in Chrome on your Android phone.
Tap the ⋮ menu.
Tap Install app or Add to Home screen.

Downloads still install through Android's normal package installer.

2. Native launcher APK

A real Android app that opens the store, downloads APKs and passes them straight to the installer — including the "install unknown apps" prompt. Download the Android Studio project and build it once.

Unzip the project and open the folder in Android Studio.
Set storeUrl in MainActivity.kt to your published URL.
Build → Build APK(s), or Generate Signed APK for a release build.
Copy the APK to your phone and install it.

Questions?

Read answers about safety, the Android install prompt, how DropAPK compares to Google Play, and how updates work.

Read the FAQ