Play Store Insights

What is Play Store?

The Google Play Store is a digital distribution service operated and developed by Google. It serves as the official app store for certified devices running on the Android operating system and its derivatives, as well as ChromeOS, allowing users to browse and download applications developed with the Android software development kit (SDK) and published through Google. It is commonly used to install apps, games, movies, music, and books on Android devices.

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What other technologies are related to Play Store?

Play Store Competitor Technologies

App Store

The App Store is a direct competitor as it is the primary distribution platform for iOS applications, similar to the Google Play Store for Android.

mentioned alongside Play Store in 24% (469) of relevant job posts

iOS

iOS is the operating system for Apple devices, and thus a competitor to the Android operating system, which the Google Play Store supports.

mentioned alongside Play Store in 0% (245) of relevant job posts

Xcode

Xcode is the primary IDE for developing iOS applications, making it a tool used to develop apps for a competing platform.

mentioned alongside Play Store in 0% (72) of relevant job posts

Swift

Swift is the primary programming language for iOS development, so it is used for a competing platform.

mentioned alongside Play Store in 0% (115) of relevant job posts

Play Store Complementary Technologies

Firebase

Firebase provides various services like databases, authentication, and hosting, which can enhance applications distributed through the Google Play Store.

mentioned alongside Play Store in 0% (193) of relevant job posts

push notifications

Push notifications are a feature that enhances user engagement and are often used in applications distributed through the Google Play Store.

mentioned alongside Play Store in 1% (71) of relevant job posts