Some of the coolest free Android apps in 2015 have premium versions that do cost money, but the free versions are still worth a look. This means that you will have to pay up if you want all the features. In general, you will have the most important features in the free version. If you’re looking for a longer list check out the top 25 paid Android apps in 2014.
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The most downloaded type of apps are games. A whopping 22.21% of Android users download them. An interesting fact is that apps needed for navigation, are the least important. Only 1% of users downloads them.
The real question is what makes an app cool? The first and most important thing is that it must provide a lot of fun. Also, an app must have a great interface, be useful and of course, free. Paid apps are usually developed for business or education, so they are useful, but they are not cool.
Providing you a list of the coolest apps was almost impossible, because every person has a different opinion. However, with the help of Tech Radar and Google Play, we managed to create a list of the coolest free Android apps in 2015. We used only apps that are very popular or are projected to become popular during the year. The list is based on the number of reviews. Higher number of reviews mean a higher number of downloads.
13. Dash Radio – 1,318 reviews (Rating: 3.9)
The app is the best streaming radio app because there are no adverts and you can listen to the original stations. Also, DJ’s are real!
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12. Hexlock – 12,961 reviews (Rating: 4.3)
Hexlock allows you to set a password for a specific app. This is useful when you want to protect your photos, videos or contacts.
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11. S Health – 25,926 reviews (Rating: 3.6)
The app lets you track your running, food, caffeine and water intake. But, you can track your sleep and blood pressure as well.
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10. Action Launcher 3 – 43,308 reviews (Rating: 4.1)
The app allows you to completely change the interface of your Android phone so it must be one of the coolest free Android apps in 2015. With the app, you will have a complete control over the interface of your smartphone.
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9. Timehop – 85,802 reviews (Rating: 4.0)
Timehop is an interesting app that allows you to see what happened to you on today’s date in past years. All you need to do is to connect it with your social media accounts.
8. Periscope – 93,606 reviews (Rating: 3.9)
The app allows you to create your own live stream or watch live streams of other people. We can say that this app is going to be very popular in 2016 as well.
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7. Pushbullet – 140,098 reviews (Rating: 4.6)
If you don’t like looking at the phone every time it rings or vibrate, install this app. You will get an extension to your browser and you will be able to see notifications on your computer.
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6. Strava – 144,756 reviews (Rating: 4.6)
If you like running or cycling, Strava is the best app for you. You can track your performance and see progress. You can also share your or see other user’s routes. Premium version offers even more tools.
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5. Pocket – 226,758 reviews (Rating: (4.5)
Pocket is a cool app that allows you to read news and articles when you don’t have an internet connection. You can save articles, news or etc. and read them when you want.
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4. Snapseed – 311,204 reviews (Rating: 4.4)
The app allows you to edit photos on your smartphone and make them better before posting on social media.
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3. VLC for Android – 762,834 reviews (Rating: 4.3)
VLC player is a great media player that can play almost anything you want. It is cool and it is useful. Also, it is completely free.
2. Spotify – 3,899,742 reviews (Rating: 4.5)
The app comes with a very interesting and redesigned interface. It is free, but if you want premium features, you will have to subscribe.
1. Instagram – 25,970,928 reviews (Rating: 4.5)
Instagram is definitely one of the coolest free Android apps in 2015 due to the fact that most celebrities use it.
