Best Android Apps of 2024 Roundup

Overview

• Total apps featured in 2024: 150+
• Selected favorites for this roundup: 20

Top 20 Apps for 2024

1. Drops Icon Pack

• New version of an old, discontinued icon pack.
• Modernized design for 2024.
• Frequently asked about in phone reviews.

2. G-CPU

• Provides detailed spec-related info about your phone.
• Displays battery status, RAM, CPU info, etc.
• Includes testing features for phone performance.
• Notable for its impressive design.

3. Obtainium

• Tracks updates for non-Google Play Store apps.
• Users can add apps via their URLs and get update notifications.

4. Groover 5

• Generates playlists on Spotify based on selected songs.
• Users can filter and refine playlists in real-time before saving.

5. Meetup

• Offline music player with modern UI and fluid animations.
• Offers additional features beyond basic music playback.

6. Pixel Expert

• Root-only app for system-level customization.
• Best suited for AOSP or pixel-based ROMs.
• Features customizable quick settings toggles.

7. Standby Mode Pro

• Android version of iOS's Standby Mode with extra features.
• Offers dual mode for multiple widgets and customizable clock options.

8. Beeper

• Messaging app that consolidates multiple chat applications.
• Still in use but not the primary messaging app anymore.

9. Blockit

• Helps users focus by temporarily disabling phone usage.
• Features a unique and visually appealing interface.

10. Lumina Walls

• Developer's personal wallpaper app with over 2000 wallpapers.
• Unique designs vetted personally.
• 50% off lifetime upgrade sale for premium wallpapers.

11. Notion (Sponsored)

• All-round productivity tool with newly added AI features.
• Can analyze documents and pull information from other platforms (e.g., Slack, Google Drive).

12. QuickShort

• Creates custom icons for shortcuts.
• Works well with Android 15 and is completely free.

13. LocalSend

• Allows seamless file sharing between devices on the same Wi-Fi network.
• Compatible with iOS, Mac, and Windows.
• Currently requires the app to be open for sharing.

14. Private DNS Quick Toggle

• Quickly enables/disables private DNS provider feature.
• Saves time compared to manually navigating settings.
• Requires permissions to work.

15. Shizu Tools

• Various Shizuku-enabled features in one interface.
• Includes system deep loader, mixed audio tool, and sound master tool.

16. Droid Dashcam

• Turns phone into a dash camera.
• Can start recording manually or automatically on Bluetooth connection.

17. Data Backup

• Root-only app for comprehensive app backups.
• Allows restoration of apps and their data on rooted devices.

18. SumUp

• Mimics iOS 18 notification summary feature.
• Excellent functionality and user experience.

19. Pinit

• Manages and tracks notifications easily.
• Allows pinning important notifications to the top.
• Clean design with fluid animations.

20. Contextual App Folder

• Creates dynamic app folders on the home screen based on triggers.
• Integrates with Tasker for extensive customization.

Bonus App: NeoStore

• Improved user interface for browsing F-Droid apps.
• Facilitates app discovery and updates outside of Google Play Store.

Conclusion

• Encouraged viewers to share their top app picks for potential feature in 2025.
• Links to all mentioned apps available in the video description.