We've rounded up the best free Android apps you can download today, so you can find exactly what you need without browsing the Google Play Store. It's been over 10 years since Google first released Android, and at the time, it was hard to imagine how many apps we'd have today. There are apps for everything, and many of them are completely free, which means you're just a few downloads away from supercharging your smartphone at no extra cost. Of course, the sheer volume of apps doesn't mean they're all good, in fact far from it, and finding the right ones can be difficult. There are tools and techniques out there to help you out, with various listings on the Play Store providing you with Editor's Picks across a range of categories, new releases, and even apps that are specifically recommended for you based on your past installs. . You can also search for apps similar to your favorites by finding an app you have and seeing what else is going on. And checking user reviews and ratings can prevent you from downloading a file from an app. But even with all that, the sheer number of apps on Google Play means that many of the best ones can often be lost, while the weaker ones sometimes rise to the top. So, to make sure you never install a duff app, here's our pick of the best ones to install right now - each handpicked to ensure you have a full suite of fun, engaging, and damn useful apps in your phone or tablet. We've categorized them so you can more easily find what you're looking for. But be sure to check back every few weeks for the latest selection of apps, which you'll find below.