That’s why we've curated a list of the best app stores for iOS and Android apps where app owners can launch their apps. ‘But, what’s the solution?’, you may ask. For any app owner looking to launch their app, the Apple-Google hegemony forces them to pit their app against 2.1 million Android apps and 1.8 million iOS apps. The Apple store on the app store and Google Play Store may have global recognition, but they aren’t the only app stores with the best free apps.