APKPure 3.20.7803 for Android

APKPure 3.20.7803 for Android is the client app of APKPure, a third-party app marketplace that lets you download and install Android apps outside Google Play. It is free, but installing apps this way needs more care than using the official store, so this page looks at who it really suits and how to use it safely.

What APKPure is

APKPure is an app store in its own right: a website and an Android app with a catalogue of apps and games packaged as APK files. You search for an app, download the package and install it on your phone, and the APKPure client can also look for updates to the apps it installed. It exists because not every Android device has Google Play, and not every app is available in every country. Phones sold without Google services, older devices that no longer receive Play updates and people travelling abroad are the typical users. The trade-off is trust: when you install from Google Play, the store checks the developer and scans the package, while with a third-party store you rely on that store's own checks and on your own caution. The APKPure app itself is not in Google Play, so you install it from a file too, which means enabling installation from unknown sources on your device.

Who it is for

• Owners of phones without Google Play, who need some way to install common apps.
• Users in regions where a specific app is not offered in the local store.
• Testers and enthusiasts who want to try an older version of an app after an update went wrong.

Who should stay with Google Play

If your phone has Google Play and the app you need is there, use the official store. It is the simpler and safer choice, especially for banking, messaging and anything that holds personal data. Parents setting up a child's phone should also avoid third-party stores.

How to use it more safely

1. Allow installation from unknown sources only for the one app you are installing, and switch it off afterwards.
2. Before installing a package, compare its developer name with the official developer.
3. Check the permissions an app requests; a flashlight app has no reason to read your messages.
4. Keep Google Play Protect or another antivirus active to scan new apps.
5. Avoid modified or "premium unlocked" versions of paid apps.

Size and version

The APKPure client is about 22.83 MB according to catalogue data, and this page refers to version 3.20.7803, updated in September 2026. No official requirements list is published.

Pros and cons

• Pro: installs apps on devices without Google Play.
• Pro: access to older app versions.
• Pro: free.
• Con: fewer security checks than the official store.
• Con: requires enabling unknown sources.

Alternatives

Other app stores for Android in our listings: Uptodown App Store, Aptoide, Aurora Store and Huawei AppGallery. If Google Play is available on your phone, Google Play Store remains the default choice.