Smartphones were once restricted to the elite sections of the society. Nevertheless, as technology got cheaper, ‘Android’ became the new style statement of Indian population. In India, nowadays, you’ll hardly find a soul who doesn’t carry a smartphone in his pocket. The number of iPhone users is less, but the number of Android phone users is constant on the rise. The Android police, while snooping around for information, scanned smartphones of 100 users. Based on the results of this survey, we present to you the top 10 android apps in India.
They’re hot, they’re popular, they’re the most downloaded apps from Play Store. Trust me, you’ll find most of these apps in every smartphone.
10 Most Popular Android Apps that Indians Use
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Whatsapp
Three guesses for the app that pisses us off by delivering ‘good morning’ messages from our relatives? Bingo, it’s Whatsapp! From students to professionals, grandpas to stay-at-home-mommies, WhatsApp is the most downloaded app in India. This convenient phone messenger has over 1,000,000,000 to 5,000,000,000 active users all over the world (200 million in India alone). Video/audio calling, location/ contact/ photo sharing & group chats—the messenger has something for everyone.
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Facebook
Ah! The global social giant is at second number on our list. Today, Facebook has 213 million users in India. The number drastically dropped due to instagram & snapchat. However, the world’s most popular social network made its way to the top by introducing Bitstrips (cartoon comics), a plethora of entertaining games, status stories, stickers & plenty of other cool features. No wonder, Facebook is the leading cause of divorce across the world.
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Facebook Messenger
FB’s new-and-improved messenger is present in over 500 crore smart phones across the country. This swift and new messenger lets you text, chat, share photos/gifs and docs. Other features include group chats, video calling, audio calling, 24-hour-long stories etc. No wonder why it’s the most happening mobile app, at present!
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ShareIt
Ever since Reliance Jio started its ‘Dhan dhana dhan’ free internet offer, ShareIt became a permanent resident in our phones. This Chinese data sharing app has 400 million users in India. It facilitates quick sharing of heavy files (videos, movies, gifs, docs, audio and photos). It’s a handy substitute to pen drive!
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TrueCaller
How many of you had a habit of dialing wrong numbers and striking long conversations with unknown people. It was fun, isn’t it? Sadly, with TrueCaller, it’s impossible to keep our identities under the wrap. This Sweden-based dialer app has more than 50 crore active users in Indian subcontinent. It not just helps you track unknown number, but also includes flash messaging, picture sharing, chatting, SMS service and blocking facility.
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HotStar
This internet-streaming platform is a replica of YouTube and Netflix. A brainchild of the famous Star group, Hotstar displays more than 50,000+ hours of TV content. TV shows, movies, news and sports matches are available in more than 8 languages. This app is available in free as well as premium version—a true gem!
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PayTM
“PayTM Karo” turned out to be the most popular ‘jumla’ after demonetization last November. Having more than 15 crore customers, PayTm is the swiftest, easy-to-use e-wallet that facilitates mobile recharge, shopping and online payments. Now, it’s easier to pay utility, transport, movie and other bills! You can also transfer money in a wink!
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BookMyShow
Having nearly 5,000,000 Indian users India, BookMyShow is an app that lets you book tickets to movies, sports, concerts, plays and other happenings around the city. With this app, it’s convenient to book tickets to PVR cinemas, Waves, SRS, BIG, INOX and countless other places across the country.
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Saavn
Saavn has made it easier for Android users to stream audio content online. Find top Hollywood-Bollywood music, Indian regional songs and access live radio stations, anytime, anywhere! The app has around 5 crores users in the country. The app is available in a ‘pro’ version that also gives you new album recommendations.
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IRCTC Rail Connect
The new-generation IRCTC rail connect act is a swift railway-ticketing app that lets you book tickets for travel. You can book rail ticket, check your PNR status or confirm train schedule. IRCTC app is every traveler’s best friend! It has more than 5 crore users in the country.
These were top 10 Android apps that are popular in India.
