The App Store is Apple's digital software distribution platform for iOS devices. First introduced in 2008, the App Store allows software developers to distribute content that has been created ...

Android allows sideloading apps, letting you use free and open-source software not available on the Play Store. F-Droid offers free and open-source apps in a Play Store-like format, making updates ...

Mac apps can also be installed outside of the Mac App Store through traditional downloads. Apps installed through the Mac App Store typically offer greater security as they have been vetted by ...