If you want to get the most out of your smartphone, then you need to install some of the apps from our list of top 25 paid Android apps in 2017.
As you can see, we have a pretty big list to share with you today, because we wanted to include as many awesome apps as possible. We will not boast and say that this is the list of best paid android apps all time because we don’t know about the future, and what it has in store for us, but we will certainly say that this list includes some of the most amazing apps on the market right now. However, if you are looking for most expensive Android apps on the market, then this is certainly not the list for you, as we made sure apps like Abu Moo Collection did not make it into the list. That app’s a joke in our opinion, anyway.
Since you are interested in this article, I think it is safe to assume that you are a Google enthusiast, and if you are true Google enthusiast, then you likely have a Chromebook to go with your Android smartphone. If that is the case, then we highly recommend that you take the time to go through the 10 Best Android Apps to Install on Chromebook and the 5 Best Chromebook Apps for Writing and Editing. But, getting back on the topic, this list does not contain any games. Although technically speaking, games are also apps, but they offer no utility thus top paid android games like Modern Combat 5, or Nova 3 are not included in the list. So, in essence, this list consists of some of the best apps for android 2017 in the paid category. A list of best free apps for android phones is in the pipeline, so if you are looking for that, you have to wait a little bit longer. However, apps like LastPass and Strava will be on that list is for certain.
If you have been with us for some time, you know how we do things at Insider Monkey. For the research part of this article, we sought help from various websites like Android Authority, Google Play Store, and Google. After we had the preliminary list of apps that we wanted to include on the list, we came up with a technique for ranking them. Of course, we could rank these apps based on the price, however, that would not have given us a clear picture about the said app’s usefulness. So we decided to go with the Google play store’s user ratings and the number of total user reviews.
So, basically we ranked the apps with a better user rating, higher, and if two apps had similar user ratings, then the app with more user reviews of the two was ranked higher in the list. As with any statistical tool, the larger the sample size, the more accurate a value is. If you are thinking about squeezing every bit of performance out of our smartphone, then this list will allow you to do that. Of course, it is highly unlikely that you will download and install every app mentioned in the list, as you will not have a use for all of them, which is why we covered 25 apps and not just 5 or 10 so that our list remains relevant for a large number of Android users.
Without further ado, let’s jump right into the list of top 25 paid Android apps in 2017.
25. CAD Touch Pro
Price: $9.99
Number of reviews: 840
Rating: 3.8
If you are a CAD designer, and you would like some mobility in your craft, then this is the go-to app for you for your smartphone. The drawbacks of this app seem to be its high price and rather cluttered user interface due to the limited screen size of portable devices.
24. Word Swag
Price: $3.99
Number of reviews: 808
Rating: 3.9
We are continuing our list of top 25 paid Android apps in 2017 with Word Swag that is a must-have app if you like to use crazy fonts while posting on social media. The Android platform is quite limited when it comes to fonts, but this app can help you remedy that situation.
23. Light Flow Pro
Price: $2.49
Number of reviews: 17,925
Rating: 4
If you love customization, then Light Flow Pro, is for you. Pretty much every smartphone has a LED notification system that lets you know you have unseen messages, missed calls or social media activity. Light Flow Pro allows you to customize your LED notification behavior to match your style.
22. Swype Keyboard
Price: $0.99
Number of reviews: 77,331
Rating: 4
This is a third-party keyboard app since phones can be a bit difficult to type on, as they do not offer any tactile feedback. Of course, you can make do with the stock keyboard and vibration option, but Swype offers many new and unique things and is a must-have if you despise the stock android keyboard.
21. Swipe for Facebook Pro
Price: $2.99
Number of reviews: 11,448
Rating: 4.1
The default Facebook app for Android ranks 21st in our list of top 25 paid Android apps in 2017. It is pretty poorly optimized considering how inefficient it is in power management. This is a pretty good alternative for the default Facebook app in our opinion.
20. Paprika Recipe Manager
Price: $4.99
Number of reviews: 1,118
Rating: 4.2
If you love cooking and trying out new recipes, then this is the app that has it all for you. From keeping track of your favorite recipes to making your own cookbook and even making your own meal plan, you can do everything related to recipes. It’s definitely one of the top paid Android apps in 2017.
19. Call Guard SMS & Call Blocker
Price: $3.99
Number of reviews: 1,285
Rating: 4.2
This is your run of the mill call and SMS blocker. If you want to be safe and avoid unwanted callers from annoying you, then this app can help you do it without any trouble. It’s easy, it’s cheap, and it’s proven.
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18. AccuWeather Platinum
Price: $2.99
Number of reviews: 88,717
Rating: 4.2
One of the best weather forecasting apps on the market right now is AccuWeather. If you like to move around the city, then having an accurate weather report will only help you to get things done in time. AccuWeather allows you to have the most accurate weather forecast by the minute.
17. Beautiful Widgets Pro
Price: $1.99
Number of reviews: 97,917
Rating: 4.2
We are continuing our list of top 25 paid Android apps in 2017 with this app that lets you customize your home screen to your heart’s content. By default, stock Android allows for some customization, but if you want your home screen to be truly unique, then you have to give this app a try.
16. Facetune
Price: $5.99
Number of reviews: 47,665
Rating: 4.4
The ability to edit out blemishes is something that comes stock with your phone’s camera app. However, if you want to do more than that and do it better, then you have to invest in a third party app, like Facetue. It is really easy to use, and packs a lot of cool features, making it the only photo editing app you will need.
15. My Alarm Clock
Price: $3.99
Number of reviews: 38,045
Rating: 4.5
Every smartphone comes with a basic alarm clock and timekeeping functionality, however, My Alarm Clock, the next one in our list of top 25 paid Android apps in 2017 takes it to the next level. If you pay for the full version, you will get an ad-free premium experience which we highly recommend.
14. Torque Pro
Price: $4.95
Number of reviews: 50,361
Rating: 4.5
Do you love your car, and do a lot of things to customize your ride? Well, then why not utilize the power of your smartphone to make the experience better, faster and smarter. Torque Pro allows you to look at your car’s performance and make adjustments right from your smartphone’s screen.
13. Couch to 5K
Price: $2.99
Number of reviews: 10,921
Rating: 4.6
You know that you need to exercise, but you can’t afford to pay for a personal trainer? The thing is, you can now have a virtual personal trainer thanks to Couch to 5K. It is the easiest training program for beginner runners and will get you up to speed in no time.
12. Talon for Twitter
Price: $2.99
Number of reviews: 14,218
Rating: 4.6
We are halfway through our list of top 25 paid Android apps in 2017, and at number 12 we have Talon for Twitter. It is a third party app for twitter users. If you are not a fan of the free twitter app, then this is a great option for you.
11. Weather Timeline
Price: $1.49
Number of reviews: 20,935
Rating: 4.6
Another awesome weather app for Android. It is very cheap, and alongside numerical weather forecast, it also provides visual and graphical representations of weather forecasts around you in real time. As the name suggests, it also offers a timeline of weather forecasts for you to review.
10. WolframAlpha
Price: $2.99
Number of reviews: 33,844
Rating: 4.6
Next on our list of top 25 paid Android apps in 2017, we have WolframAlpha. If you like crunching numbers and solving complex equations, then you will love this amazing Android app. This app does not actually pull data from the web; rather it computes the answers from its own database, which is really a fun way of getting things done.
9. Tasker
Price: $2.99
Number of reviews: 42,089
Rating: 4.6
This is a must-have app for all those hyperactive people out there. This app lets you automate a lot of things through your smartphone so that you do not have to manually input everything. It is a really cool way to save some time and stay productive.
8. Pocket Cast
Price: $3.99
Number of reviews: 48,121
Rating: 4.6
If you are a podcast fan, then you will fall in love with this app that ranks 8th in our list of top 25 paid Android apps in 2017. It’s arguably the best podcast player out there in the market right now.
7. Poweramp Full Version
Price: $1.99
Number of reviews: 225,100
Rating: 4.6
This is arguably the best music player around. It lets you customize everything about your music library, from playlists to equalizer settings. You also get the ability to customize your playlists and randomize songs as you please.
6. Unified Remote Full
Price: $3.99
Number of reviews: 41,991
Rating: 4.7
If you want to turn your smartphone into a remote control for your desktop, then this is the app for the job. It supports Mac, Windows, and Linux and will offer you a lot of functionality for the price.
5. AVG AntiVirus Pro
Price: $6.99
Number of reviews: 69,744
Rating: 4.7
If you wish to remain safe from cybercrime, it is wise to invest in a good anti-virus program. AVG has made its name by offering amazing protection for personal computers. They bring their expertise in the smartphone world as well. As one of the top paid Android apps, it’s well worth the $6.99.
4. Titanium Backup PRO Key root
Price: $5.99
Number of reviews: 71,107
Rating: 4.7
This app is available for free, however, if you want the premium, ad-free experience, then you have to pay for it. One single key can offer backup services for multiple devices, and it is definitely worth the buy, to say the least.
3. MX Player Pro
Price: $5.99
Number of reviews: 83,860
Rating: 4.7
We are at the top three of the segment of our list of top 25 paid Android apps in 2017. This is one of the best media players for Android right now. It offers huge support for different media file types and can play pretty much anything you throw at it. If you don’t like fiddling with codecs and stuff, this is your go-to app.
2. Moon+ Reader Pro
Price: $4.99
Number of reviews: 89,487
Rating: 4.7
If you read documents and eBooks on your Android device, then this app will offer you the best experience. It is the highest rated eBook reader in the Google Play Store. In our opinion, the price is more than justified for this app.
1. Nova Launcher Prime
Price: $4.99
Number of reviews: 266,569
Rating: 4.8
For anyone who loves customization, then Nova Launcher Prime is the app for them. It is one of the oldest and most successful launchers for Android smartphones to date, and as you can see, despite a large number of user reviews, the app still holds up and has a very high rating.
This warps it up for our list of Top 25 Paid Android Apps In 2017.
