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Indian app store

The Indian app store market is rapidly growing, with several alternatives to the dominant Google Play Store. Here are some key points about Indian app stores:

1. **Vande Indian App Store**: This app store provides a list of Indian apps and games, categorized for easy discovery. It has over 100,000 downloads and a 4.5-star rating on the Google Play Store[1].

2. **Indus Appstore**: Launched by PhonePe, Indus Appstore aims to provide a localized alternative to Google Play Store. It supports 12 Indian languages, allows login with a mobile number, and offers a more favorable commission structure for developers. It has already gained significant traction with over 500,000 downloads[2][5].

3. **GOV.IN AppStore**: This is a government-owned platform for hosting mobile applications developed for public services. It provides a hosting platform for Indian developers and offers 24/7 support[3].

These alternatives are gaining popularity, but still face significant competition from the dominant Google Play Store, which holds over 95% of the market share in India[5].

Citations:

[1] Vande Indian App Store - Apps on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=en_US&id=com.VandeIndia.official

[2] Indus Appstore | Consumer https://www.indusappstore.com

[3] GOV.IN AppStore https://apps.mgov.gov.in

[4] App Store - Apple (IN) https://www.apple.com/in/app-store/

[5] PhonePe's Indus Appstore: How's it different from Google Play Store? https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/phonepe-indus-appstore-hows-it-different-9214382/