Best Entertainment Apps for Android

Movies, music, books, and more: Explore the top Android apps!

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By Abhishek Chandel
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Best Entertainment Apps for Android

Best Entertainment Apps for Android

Android devices provide endless entertainment possibilities due to available apps. Users can watch shows/movies or listen to music with just a few taps. Reading books and playing games are also simple. However, the Google Play Store offers too many options, making it difficult to identify quality picks. This post highlights some of the best entertainment apps for Android. It evaluates features, usability, and overall quality to select apps that are truly worthwhile for enjoyment on the go.

1. Netflix

Netflix is the top dog in streaming with their huge library of movies, shows, documentaries and other content. They have over 6,000 titles to choose from so you'll never run out of options. Netflix pays attention to what you watch to suggest more of your favorites. For those times with no internet, you can download some films and episodes too. Their basic plan lets you stream on one device only, but higher tiers permit watching across many devices at once - perfect for large families or roommate sharing.

Key Features:

  • Stream thousands of movies and TV episodes

  • Personalized recommendations based on viewing history

  • Unlimited viewing on all plans

  • Download select titles for offline viewing

  • Simultaneous streaming on multiple devices (with premium plans)

Download now!

2. Spotify

For music lovers, Spotify is a must-have app. They offer access to over 80 million tracks and 5 million podcasts so you can find virtually any song or artist you want. Easily create customized playlists or let Spotify generate Daily Mixes based on your listening preferences. The user interface makes exploring new music a breeze. While the free version includes ads and shuffle-only on mobile, premium subscriptions give you on-demand playback, downloads for offline listening, and high quality audio.

Key Features:

  • Access to 80+ million songs and 5+ million podcasts

  • Thousands of playlists and stations

  • Daily Mixes based on your listening

  • Ability to download music and podcasts

  • Ad-free listening (with Premium)

Download now!

3. Kindle

For avid readers, the Kindle app gives you access to Amazon's vast library of over 12 million ebook titles. Sync your ebooks across all your devices, adjust text size and font for improved readability, and switch to dark mode for comfortable night reading. Whispersync technology remembers your last page read, bookmarks, and highlights so you can pick up where you left off on any device. While the Kindle Store offers the largest selection of ebooks, users can also upload their own ebook files. However, Amazon DRM limits reading to Kindle devices and apps.

Key Features:

  • Access to over 12 million ebook titles

  • Adjustable text size and fonts

  • X-Ray lets you see key passages and ideas

  • Sync across multiple devices

  • Whispersync remembers your last page read

  • Dark mode for comfortable night reading

Download now!

4. Disney+

Disney+ is the streaming home for all things Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and more. This makes it a top choice for families and fans of Disney's iconic entertainment brands. Users get unlimited access to a vast library of new and classic movies, TV shows, documentaries, and shorts from these popular franchises. Disney+ also offers selected titles available for download and 4 simultaneous streams on their standard plan. Additional perks include high quality 4K and HDR streaming, personalized profiles and playlists, and robust parental controls.

Key Features:

  • Stream Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic

  • Download titles for offline viewing

  • 4 simultaneous streams

  • 4K and HDR streaming available

  • Create unlimited profiles and playlists

  • Parental controls

Download now!

5. Hulu

For streaming TV series and movies, Hulu is a top contender thanks to its large library of current shows, cult classics and blockbuster films. Originals like The Handmaid's Tale also help Hulu stand out. Customize your experience with add-ons like HBO, Showtime, ESPN+ and more. While ad-free viewing requires a higher cost subscription, the ability to download content for offline viewing makes Hulu a winner. But some newer movies and shows are only available for an additional fee.

Key Features:

  • Thousands of TV shows and movies

  • Original programming like The Handmaid's Tale

  • Add-on channels like HBO, Showtime, and ESPN+

  • Unlimited streaming on base plan

  • Ability to download select titles

  • 4 simultaneous streams on Unlimited plan

Download now!

Conclusion

With top-notch selections of movies, TV, music, books and more, Netflix, Spotify, Kindle, Disney+ and Hulu offer the best overall entertainment experience for Android users. Which apps you ultimately download comes down to your specific interests. We recommend picking 2-3 apps from this list to start. Don't hesitate to explore alternatives too - the Google Play Store houses many more gems waiting to be discovered.

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