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Every week, hundreds of Android apps and games are submitted to the Play Store. If you’re not paying attention 24/7, it’s easy to miss some of the best stuff. Each week we will highlight five of the best new or overlooked apps and games. You’re sure to find some hidden gems in these recommendations. Go forth and download!
1. Upflix
Netflix’s library has grown to become a gigantic collection of TV shows and movies. It can be downright impossible to find what you want to watch. Sometimes you don’t have anything specific in mind. You want to discover something new. Upflix is a great app for finding the perfect content and staying in the know about what stuff is coming and going.
DOWNLOAD: Upflix
- Price: Free
- In-app Purchases: Yes
- Rating: 4.2/5
- Installs: 1,000,000 – 5,000,000
2. Velociraptor
We’ve all been in the situation where you’re driving and you’re not sure about the speed limit. Most navigation apps, such as Google Maps, don’t display the posted speed limit. Velociraptor is an app that overlays the posted speed limit and your current speed over the top of maps apps. You can even get sound alerts when you’re going too fast.
DOWNLOAD: Velociraptor
- Price: Free
- In-app Purchases: Yes
- Rating: 4.1/5
- Installs: 100,000 – 500,000
3. Writing Prompts Short Stories
Are you ever in the mood for a short story? There is a great subreddit called r/WritingPrompts. Basically, people leave ideas for a story and other people write the story. It’s a really cool place for reading, and this apps makes it even easier to read the stories. Find a story and tap your way through the paragraphs.
DOWNLOAD: Writing Prompts Short Stories
- Price: Free
- In-app Purchases: No
- Rating: 5/5
- Installs: 10 – 50
4. Jelly Inc
Jelly Inc is an easy to learn but hard to master one-touch endless running game. Simply touch the screen to jump and dodge various traps like saws, moving saws and tasers. Jump over acid containers and avoid missile shooting robots, but watch out: A mad scientist is after you!
DOWNLOAD: Jelly Inc
- Price: Free
- In-app Purchases: Yes
- Rating: 4.5/5
- Installs: 1,000 – 5,000
5. Turning
Turning is a whole new twist on puzzle games. Place tiles carefully and learn how they behave. Unlock new pieces as you progress. Set up massive chain reactions to clear the board, because if the board fills up, you lose.
DOWNLOAD: Turning
- Price: Free
- In-app Purchases: Yes
- Rating: 4.0/5
- Installs: 100 – 500
More Best Apps & Games
Our Download This series includes the best apps and games you should be downloading. We also have more lists for the best apps and games on Android. Check them out below!
- 100 Best Android Apps
- Best Android Apps for learning languages
- Best Android apps for college students
- Best Android Games for Killing Time
- Most Addictive Android Games of 2016
- Reader-voted best apps
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