I have been using Android apps for quite some time now and in the past year alone, I have tested around 800 apps. Yes, some of the apps made it to the lists we have done here on Joy of Android while others were left alone on the cutting board. I have purchased and tested a ton of apps, except the apps that are not worth your money. Making this list of great Android apps for under $2 was a little harder than I anticipated, it’s because surprisingly not many apps fall under this price range. Sure we have already listed the best apps for $1 previously, and that is why I had to select apps above the fabled $1 and doubly expensive $2. Thankfully, some of my friends pitched in with the ideas, and we have a great list of Android apps under $2. Note: All of the great Android apps for under $2 were tested on a Samsung Galaxy Note III smartphone. The apps worked just as intended and no problems were faced during testing. The last app took a long time to verify login the first time, after that it was smooth sailing.
1. Shuttle+ Music Player
Conclusion
Well, this concludes the best Android apps for under $2 list. I hope that I haven’t missed any other important app from the list. If you have another app that deserves to be on the list, feel free to contact me in the comments and I will rightfully give it a place on the list. Sure, there are not many extra bells and whistles here, but those that are there ring pretty perfectly. This is not a half-baked app that does one thing well while overlooking other features. Shuttle Music Player provides a wholesome and highly stable music experience. Even little things like menu transitions and subtle animations add into the overall amazingness of this nifty little app. The best part is, the free version is available for you to actually test the app before purchase. Paid Version
2. Lightning Web Browser +
I won’t be using it as my daily web browser, though, honestly I’m too invested in the Google Chrome ecosystem to change that. However, if a need arose for another great web browser, Lightning will do a great job. As the name suggests, this browser is all about speed, even though it is marginally better than the competition. The interface is designed really well and directly rivals the industry leaders. I especially liked the reading mode that is only two taps away. Paid Version
3. Cameringo+ Effects Camera
It is a relatively new app and already it has become my favorite camera app. The images I take with this app look amazing compared to the standard camera app. Even the overly simplified Google Camera pales in comparison against this robust camera app for Android. I thoroughly enjoyed testing and playing around this app; there are a ton of effects and settings you can tweak here. The level of control is simply amazing, and if you already are familiar with a DSLR, you will really appreciate the detailed options available on the app. Paid Version
4. Sleep Cycle alarm clock
It basically notices your body’s movements determining the best time to wake you up gently. The app uses motion sensing (accelerometer) to know when your sleep is the lightest. Don’t worry, you still enter the appropriate time to wake up, the rest of it is up to the app. I can personally testify that the app works wonderfully unless you smack your phone off the bed in the middle of the night. Paid Version If you have any questions, suggestions or just want to talk to a tech-friendly face, say hello below. Featured Image Credits
