What non-game paid apps do you use that are worthwhile and still relevant in 2023?

For context, I have a decent amount of Google Play credit thanks to Opinion Rewards and a gift card. I’m not looking to start a book or movie collection there, nor sign up for subscription services. But I’m happy to buy the paid/pro version of useful apps.

I’m excluding games just because that’s a whole topic on its own.

Here are some one-time paid apps I’ve been happy with:

EDIT: Shoutout to ijeff@lemdro.id who helped get an even better thread going over at !android@lemdro.id. Check there for even more great app suggestions!

  • Ⓑⓡⓞⓚⓔⓝ@lemdro.idEnglish
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    11 months ago
    1. Mixplorer Silver - Feature-packed File Manager
    2. Hermit - Lightweight PWA browser
    3. Instaddr - creates disposable Email addresses
    4. Readera - Feature-packed book reader
    5. Moon+ Reader - Feature-packed book reader
    6. Balance - for Meditation. They have been offering a one year free trial for some time now. It has been really helpful for me. Their programs are highly customised to achieve your goals. Give it a try.
    7. KWGT & KWLP - if you’re into home screen customisation, then these are must haves.
    8. 1DM - Feature-packed Browser and Download Manager (Direct downloads & torrents)
    9. Niagara Launcher - Lightweight, minimalist, with solid, fluid animations. One-hand friendly. Free version has ZERO ADS. I’ve been using the free version for a couple of years now. I’m hooked to it. I don’t think I can go back to a normal App Drawer drawer style launcher now. They offer one time purchase as well for the pro version. I felt no need for the pro features, though i’d definitely buy the pro to support the dev.

    Some of these have decent free alternatives. Mixplorer is free to use officially through XDA. KWGT & KWLP have free ad supported versions available through their official website. Regardless, these have been installed on all my phones for years now.

  • Granixo@feddit.clEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Apps worth paying:

    • uTorrent PRO

    • CCleaner (if pictures consume lots of your storage and would like to compress them with minimum loss)

    • Any Zombodroid app

    Games:

    • Castlevania: Synphony of the Night

    • Need for Speed: Most Wanted

    • Real Drift

    • Any emulator you would like to use

    • voxel@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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      11 months ago

      NO. fuck utorrent.
      if you need an android Torrent client get something that’s not made by that shady-ass company, like LibreTorent (foss) or flud

      also fuck CCleaner too.