Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority
I used hundreds of new apps in 2025, but only a few really stand out in my mind, and some still reside on my phone. While some of my favorite Android apps from 2025 didn’t necessarily launch this year, they have made a firm impression on me, changing the way I use and enjoy my handset. I’m hoping the apps on this list will help you in the same way.
So, without further ado, here are my 15 favorite Android apps that launched in or I discovered in 2025.
What is your favorite Android app of 2025? 127 votes Androidify 28 % Banana Browser 4 % DeepSeek 2 % Google Journal 6 % Localsend 5 % Next Player 2 % Nobook 3 % NotebookLM 2 % Octopi Launcher 19 % OSS Document Scanner 2 % Perplexity Comet 2 % Samsung Food 5 % Stellarium 2 % Super Display 5 % Tomato 2 % URLcheck 3 % Weather Master 6 % whoBIRD 2 % Another app (mention in comments) 0 %
Octopi Launcher The most promising foldable phone launcher on Android.
Andy Walker / Android Authority
The best new Android launcher of the year is undoubtedly Octopi. Launching in the era of multi-screen devices with unique form factors, Octopi attempts to accommodate this new breed of smartphone. Users can create specific layouts for each screen and orientation. In theory, this allows foldable phone users to craft four specific home screen designs. It’s overwhelming but brilliant. It’s still not as polished on traditional smartphones as some alternatives, but I can’t fault the developer for thinking outside the box.
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