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Writer's pictureMark Harrop (Dev)

Best play-store apps December 2017


P9p and H20 love android apps. You could say we have one for every situation. Our database already has nearly 200 apps that can be accessed quickly by logging in to the H20 droid app. What we aim to do over the next few month is add many more. Starting on more of a monthly basis we will try to add not only the best streaming apps we can find. But also the best apps in every genre found with in our app. Not only that but i will try to review as many of the apps we hold on our database as i can.


When researching which apps i think deserve a place in our app i normally start by scouring play-store. I know its the place everybody goes. but you would be surprised at the hidden gems that can be found. So with this in mind here are my top apps from play-store. Also now Available to download direct from our app.


1. Datally


What is Datally?

This app is new to play-store, it is bought to you by none other than google and is designed to allow users to see all information regarding data usage. Datally has a really simple user interface that allows you to not only see what apps are hammering your data. But also This app allows you to set a data limit meaning no more hefty charges for going over your data limit. there is also a function that locates Wifi hot spots in your area.



  • looks very simple

  • Access to all apps that use data

  • Clear concise usage details on home activity

  • Set up your own data plan

Cons?

  • No other options relating to wifi and data

  • When in data saver mode there is a persistent notification that cant be removed until turned back off.


H20 droid app Rating?

Datally Does what it is designed to do it works well and while testing preformed well with no crashes or errors. H20 rating 4 out of 5.


Where can i download Datally?

Datally can be downloaded from play store by clicking Here.

or alternatively this app and all other apps in this list are now Available in the H20 droid app. you can download our app by clicking Here.


Then click Utilities -----> Datally




2. Files go


What is Files go?

the second app bought to you by google on our list. File go is a hybrid file manager crossed with a phone cleaner and boost features. its quite a small app with no adverts. it allows you to free up space and speed up your device.
























Pros?

  • Packed with features

  • Small file size

  • Bought to you by google (Experienced developers)

  • Speeds up slow running devices

  • Remove unwanted files

  • No adverts

Cons?

  • A lot of other apps that do the same thing

  • looks to much like Es file manager

  • Confusing layouts

H20 droid app rating?

File go all though being a good stable app. in my opinion it offer nothing new from other apps out there that do the same thing. the only real plus side to this is perhaps the fact it has no adverts popping up while you work. the H20 rating for this app is 2.8 out of 5

better luck next time google.


Where can i download File go?

File go can be downloaded from play-store by clicking here

or alternatively this app and all other apps in this list are now Available in the H20 droid app. you can download our app by clicking Here.


Then click Utilities -----> File go




3. Wall Bucket


What is Wall Bucket?

Wall Bucket is a new Wallpaper app from Yugansh Tyagi. It boasts over 50,000 QHD and Hd images. All available for download or to set as favorite in app.

























Pros?

  • Very easy to use

  • Boasts a vast database

  • Simple and clean UI

  • Various genres

  • Keep track of all downloaded wallpapers

Cons?

  • Adverts are in totally the wrong place

  • Some images are a little plain

  • Images sometimes lost in translation

  • Search function was hit and miss

  • Advert shows after app is closed

H20 droid app rating?

Ive used a few different Wallpaper apps over the years and quite often i have more than one installed on my device. This App has a few not very good images yes. but it also has some Really fancy ones as well. The app downloaded great and worked no problem. The h20 rating for this app is 4 out of 5


Where can i download Wall Bucket?

Wall Bucket can be downloaded from play store by clicking here

or alternatively this app and all other apps in this list are now Available in the H20 droid app. you can download our app by clicking Here.


Then click customization ----->Wallpaper apps ----->Wall Bucket




4. Power Line


What is power line?

While customization apps such as launchers have been on the android scene for quite a while. The things that Power line can customize has normally been limited to rooted devices and took Xda framework modules. Power line allow you to add custom meters/gauges to your Status bar, Nav bar, Left and right of your screen.

























Pros?

  • loads of choice over what to keep track of

  • 2 gauges max with more if you go pro

  • tons of settings & colour choices.

  • Stop All function

Cons?

  • Settings can be fiddly

  • Going pro cost £2.99 (very expensive)

  • Like n share banner could be somewhere else lol

  • Some of the Gauges don't quite fit (See above screen shot)

H20 droid app rating?

Over all Power line is not a bad little app. some of the gauges if placed right can add a nice little finishing touch to your personalized phone. some of the functionality with in the settings needs a little work. But customization like this have come along way. the H20 rating for Power line is a solid 3 out of 5.


Where can i download Power line?

You can download Power line from play store by clicking here

or alternatively this app and all other apps in this list are now Available in the H20 droid app. you can download our app by clicking Here.


Then click customization ----->Themes ----->Power line

Will be changing the name for the Genre Themes in the H20 droid app to Mods in version 2.0.0.2.3 release date early Jan 2018)




5. Launch Board


What is Launch Board?

apps like this keep cropping up. Launch board is the most simple I have seen. The app its self would be stored on your home-screen and then pressed instead of pressing your Nav drawer button.


















Pros?

  • Small compact app

  • very easy to use

  • advert free


Cons?

  • Doesn't actually replace Nav Drawer icon

  • Can only be accessed by clicking the launcher icon

  • Can only search for the first letter of any app


H20 droid app rating?

If Launch board could be integrated with a launcher of some description and was used in conjunction with the default Nav drawer in some way i think this app would work a lot better. But on its own its just blah.... H20 rating 2 out of 5.


Where can i download Launch Board?

You can download Launch Board from play store by clicking here

or alternatively this app and all other apps in this list are now Available in the H20 droid app. you can download our app by clicking Here.


Then click customization ----->Themes ----->Launch Board

(Will be changing the name for the Genre Themes in the H20 droid app to Mods in version 2.0.0.2.3 release date early Jan 2018).



6. Hd movie Premium


What is Hd Premium?

We already have the best Movie apps i could find inside the H20 droid app. This app i found while scouring for other apps. I wasn't even looking for movie apps lol. I don't know a lot about the app its self. Apart from it only has movies in its database.
























Pros?

  • Streams seamed to load quickly

  • Recommends films based on personal preferences

  • Clean User interface

  • not just the latest movies

Cons?

  • Loaded with adverts of all description

  • Processes Heavy

  • freezes occasionally

  • There is no order to the update section

  • Only has movies in its database

  • not many films held on database

  • Play store movie apps don't tend to last long before being removed. Normally resulting in the app dying.

H20 droid app rating?

Overall Hd movie premium is not a bad little app. But the amount of adverts mixed with the chance of it only having a short life span. the H20 rating is 2.8 out of five.


Where can i download Hd Movies premium?

You can download from play store by clicking here.

or alternatively this app and all other apps in this list are now Available in the H20 droid app. you can download our app by clicking Here.


Then click Streaming Apps ----->Movies----->Hd Movies Premium.





7. Thing Launcher


What is Thing Launcher?

A really new android launcher to play store. its a full release but only has just over 700 downloads within play store. simplistic design and a new take on your app drawer. this launcher makes your old shabby phone like new.

























Pros?

  • All apps are already on the home screen in there own container above your App drawer.

  • Drag n drop apps to home screen

  • Voice commanded app drawer

  • Choice of how app drawer works Voice/Normal

  • App drawer can spit apps in to genres

  • Totally Customize-able

  • Add widgets and icon packs

Cons?

  • Voice control didn't work when i tried

H20 droid apps rating?

Thing launcher is quite outstanding to be honest. its fresh approach to how it looks and works really is why i love finding apps like this. few little bugs that will need tweaking here and there but as a full release app it still has a long way to go to compete with the high end advert heavy launchers such as cm launcher. The H20 rating for this app is 4.2 out of 5.


Where can i download Thing Launcher?

You can download Thing Launcher from play store by clicking here.

or alternatively this app and all other apps in this list are now Available in the H20 droid app. you can download our app by clicking Here.


Then click Customization ----->Launchers----->Thing Launcher.


8. Go Movies


What is Go Movies?

Well its not what i thought.. I downloaded it thinking it was just another movie steaming app. When really its not, at first i was a little disheartened. But then i realized it was a movie database similar to IMDb or Rotten tomatoes. Set out to look and feel like the apps your used to using for streaming your movies.

























Pros?

  • Well presented app

  • easy to use

  • Has in Theaters section

  • Handy search function

  • Database references to (Cast, Genre, Run-time, release date)

  • Clean User interface

Cons?

  • Relies heavily on adverts

  • this app wants to be a streaming app but isn't

  • To many other movie databases

  • Search function works but bought up a lot of movies with nothing to do with the key word.

H20 droid apps rating?

All though yes there are various other movie database apps. Go movies is presented in such a way you feel familiar with just browsing. i spend a good hour watching movie trailers today it is fast, fun and looks nice as well. for this reason i am giving this the H20 rating of 4.5 out of 5


where can i download Go movies?

You can download Go movies from play store by clicking here

or alternatively this app and all other apps in this list are now Available in the H20 droid app. you can download our app by clicking Here.


Then click TV Guides----->Go Movies





9. TV Time


What is TV Time?

TV Time is a TV planner/Movie database. This app has been around for quite a while now and has over 20000 downloads world wide. Its sleek Design and user friendly display you will never miss another show.

























Pros?

  • Nice and easy to set up

  • clear and concise

  • Set notifications so u never miss a show

  • Sign in with Facebook to see friends who watch the same shows

Cons

  • a little slow to load on some devices

  • has no google sign in

H20 droid app rating?

TV Time is a really good stable app that looks really nice. you can track upcoming show as well as setting notifications to your favorite shows so not to miss them. Facebook friends is quite a nice feature to. The H20 rating for this app is 4.5 out of 5.


Where can i download TV Time?

you can download TV Time from play store by clicking here

or alternatively this app and all other apps in this list are now Available in the H20 droid app. you can download our app by clicking Here.


Then click TV Guides----->TV Time


10. X Player


What is X Player?

There are so many media players on Play store yet everybody uses Mx player. X player is a really good media player i have been using it personally now for a couple of months as i think Mx player can be hit and miss when streaming due to constant changing online media formats.











Pros?

  • Works well with show box streams

  • it has all the controls you need at your finger tips

  • not to many adverts

Cons?

  • Does not work to well with some terrarium TV streams

  • does occasionally crash out when using the file manager section


H20 droid app rating?

I have been looking for a media player that works well with show box for sometime. X Player for me has become that app. I still use mx player for terrarium TV but for show-box this app is the way forward. The H20 rating for X Player is 4 out of 5


Where can i download X Player?

You can download X player from play store by clicking here

or alternatively this app and all other apps in this list are now Available in the H20 droid app. you can download our app by clicking Here.


Then click Media Players----->X Player


That's 10 Apps That can be found in play store right now that you may have not known existed. Remember They are also all Available with the H20 droid app, within there relative genres. This will hopefully be a monthly feature so happy Christmas to you all and see you in jan 2018.

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