# AppsFree

> Discover paid apps, games and icon packs that are free for a limited time.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appsfree.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appsfree.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appsfree.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ts-apps
- **Category:** SHOPPING
- **Downloads:** 4,516,237
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (33,389 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2017-11-28
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appsfree.android)
- **Website:** [https://appsfree.app](https://appsfree.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appsfree.app/privacy.html](https://appsfree.app/privacy.html)

## Description

**AppsFree** is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help you discover paid apps, games, wallpapers, and icon packs that are temporarily available for free. Unlike other tools, AppsFree only lists apps that are genuinely paid but free for a limited time, ensuring you get legitimate bargains without wasting time.

Customize your experience with advanced filters including minimum download counts, rating thresholds, keyword exclusion, category preferences, and developer blacklists. Stay updated seamlessly with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. Additionally, the extension supports features like swipe-to-dismiss, grouping of similar apps by developers to avoid clutter, and a dark mode to reduce eye strain and save battery on OLED displays.

Constantly refreshed and user-centric, AppsFree makes finding the best limited-time free paid apps effortless and enjoyable. Whether you want to avoid certain categories or get instant alerts about hot deals, this extension empowers you to download premium apps at no cost efficiently.

## Rankings

- #26,049 — Overall
- #3 — free

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.appsfree.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users like AppsFree as a quick, easy way to find free or discounted apps and praise its simple interface and long-term usefulness. Common complaints are limited or missing listings, weak or absent search/filtering and automation, and signs the app may not be actively updated. Overall it’s valued when populated but needs better discovery tools and more consistent content.

### Pros

- Finds free or discounted apps and saves time (good deal discovery)
- Simple, clear and easy-to-use interface (many call it nice/very good)
- Longtime users praise it and have used it for years (reliable when populated)
- Provides a good variety of free apps when listings are available

### Cons

- Often low or no content reported — users see "Nothing here" or want more daily offers
- Searching and discovery features (search bar, filtering, grouping) are missing or need improvement
- Updates/automation appear broken or absent — scheduled checks may fail and some users think the app is abandoned

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appsfree.android)