Top 200 best Android apps 2013

Android is no longer the poor relation of iOS when it comes to apps - whether you've got the latest Android-powered tablet or an older Android phone, there's plenty of choices when it comes to loading your device with extra software.

The Google Play Store is stacked with loads great stuff. But it does have a downside - it can be a problem to separate the wheat from the chaff.

That's why we're here. Whether you're after the best free Android apps or the best paid ones, we've rounded up the top Android apps for 2012 in the articles below.

If you're short on time then you can also check out our brief video run-down of ten great Android apps for your consideration

70 best free Android apps

Most of the good stuff on Android is free, thanks to the work of developers who do it for love alone. These 60 free Android apps should be any Android owner's Day One installs...

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