Android AppBrain: sync and share apps thru a web interface
I have become an Android-addicted junkie. I love the Android operating system, love the apps available, and install them like a rabid monkey! So I was thrilled to see AppBrain, an app you can install on your device that lets you then install & manage apps directly from a web browser, sync apps from the web browser interface to your mobile device, get app suggestions based on what you already like, and easy share links to app installations with friends.
AppBrain has a nice website interface for browsing Android apps. There are a lot of competitors in that arena already, but they’re mostly ad-laden and have kinda crappy interfaces. This is much better. It’s a great way to introduce people to the apps you love. Instead of saying “Now go to the Marketplace, and search for “Hoccer” and install it” you can now just throw them a direct link. The syncing is also a huge boon. Yay AppBrain!
April 22nd, 2010 at 6:19 pm
You and me both, Sarah. Glad you found AppBrain. It’s awesome. By the way, I saw a comment you left in the Android market and it was very useful to know it was from you!
May 12th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
LOVE my Android. And while the actual appbrain suggestions have been so-so, I do like their web interface that actually lets me search the marketplace. Thanks!
May 21st, 2010 at 9:19 am
I won’t deny that when I first got my HTC Hero I was excited about using apps & I stumbled upon AppBrain. First of all, it was way better than the actual Android marketplace & secondly it was hyped by alot of people. Unfortunately, AppBrain isn’t as good as other marketplaces out there because it’s to average for me. If you’re into features then I suggest using RawApps!