Is the apk which is available on apkpure safe and reliable?

[James_Watson]

For example, on the detailed page of apkpure website for 'Google Chrome browser', I noticed that the field value of 'uploaded by' is someone else other than 'Google LLC'.

So, I wonder whether this apk is safe and reliable enough to download and install on Android devices. Have apkpure finished some security check? ......

As we know, Google Play Store is unavailable on Android devices in some countries. These Android users have to download their apks in order to install some apps.

Thanks for your comments and advices in advance.

 

[Hadron]

The "uploaded by" field will never say "Google LLC" because Google aren't going to upload apks to other sites.

The last time I researched this I quickly came across a page from APKPure explaining their security measures (such as comparing app signatures to those in the Play Store). But I'm not finding such information at the moment. Whether that's my inadequate search string formulation or because they've changed it I can't say.

I personally tend to look at apkmirror first, because I have a better idea who is behind the site (the AndroidPolice people, who I figure have a reputation to protect).

 

[Dannydet]

I second apkmirror.com

 

[puppykickr]

Apkmirror is fine, although they often don't have the apps I want.

I do use ApkPure, and like it very much.
I have not had any issues with any app I have downloaded from there.
Occasionally, an app that Google claims is not compatible (and so Google won't even allow me to try) is on ApkPure and I can download it and it works fine.

You also may want to try UpToDown, as they are the #2 app store on Earth.

Both have websites, which are fine, and there are also apps for both appstores available.
The apps are great, and generally faster than the Play Store.

https://m.apkpure.com/

https://en.uptodown.com/

I use these, along with F-Droid (an extensive library of FOSS apps) all the time, and have room for all of them on even a small memory device.

https://f-droid.org/