Aurora Store is an unofficial, free, and open-source Android client for the Google Play Store that lets users browse, search for, download, and update apps directly from Google’s app catalog without needing the official Play Store app or Google Play Services. It functions like a lightweight alternative store interface, offering app descriptions, screenshots, reviews, and version history, while supporting both personal and anonymous login options so users can choose their level of privacy. The app includes advanced features such as device and locale spoofing, which lets users circumvent regional restrictions and access apps not normally listed for their device or country, as well as integration with privacy tools to reveal embedded trackers in apps. Download management is built in, letting users blacklist updates for specific apps, manually install older versions when necessary, and handle APK files conveniently on their device.
Features
- Browse and download apps from the Google Play catalog
- Anonymous or personal account login
- Device and locale spoofing for geo-restricted apps
- Blacklist and manage app updates
- Integration with privacy insights like tracker reports
- GPL-licensed and community maintained