The top ten free apps in India on Google Play store - seven of them are TikTok alternatives!

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The top ten free apps in India on Google Play store - seven of them are TikTok alternatives!
The Google Play store has over 2.5 million apps and some of the most popular new apps are all TikTok alternatives. With TikTok being banned in India, several local alternatives have emerged to capitalize on the opportunity.

According to data available on the Google Play store, eight out of the top ten apps are video apps – seven of them are TikTok alternatives. Here’s what each app does and where you can download them.
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Snack Video

Snack Video
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Snack Video is an app similar to TikTok that serves an endless list of videos to its users. Users can also post their own videos and be discovered on the app’s trending page.

Download Snack Video on the Google Play store.

MX TakaTak

MX TakaTak
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MX TakaTak is a short-video app owned by MX Media, the company behind the popular MX Player app. Users can dub music videos, movie dialogues and more using the TakaTak app.

Download MX TakaTak on the Google Play store.

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Moj

Moj
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Moj is another short-video app, developed by ShareChat. Users can watch an endless stream of videos, create their own videos and use special effects, filters and more in the app.

Download Moj on the Google Play store.

Josh

Josh
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Josh is developed by Dailyhunt, which is known for its news delivery app. This short-video app also provides an endless stream of videos, and lets users upload their own videos as well.

Download Josh on the Google Play store.

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Sharechat

Sharechat
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TikTok’s loss is ShareChat’s gain. This app has been around for a while, but the TikTok ban has boosted its popularity, helping it surge to the fifth position on Google Play store’s top charts. It is another short-video streaming service.

Download ShareChat on the Google Play store.

Zilli

Zilli
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Like others in the list, Zili is also a short-video app. It comes with special effects, background music, text editing tools and more.

Download Zili on the Google Play store.

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Google Meet

Google Meet
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Google Meet is the first app in this list that is not a video streaming service. It is a video calling app that lets you organize video meetings with up to 250 participants. It is especially useful if you want a free, yet secure video meeting experience.

Download Google Meet on the Google Play store.

Zoom

Zoom
Zoom

Zoom exploded on the app stores after the COVID-19 induced lockdowns around the world forced employees to work from home. It allows you to organize video meetings with up to 100 people.

Download Zoom on the Google Play store.

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Roposo

Roposo
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Roposo is another short-video streaming service that allows you to watch and create videos on the go. It comes with features like slow-motion, time lapse, portraits and more.

Download Roposo on the Google Play store.

Public – Indian Local Videos

Public – Indian Local Videos
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Public is another video streaming service and is developed by InShorts, which is known for its news delivery service. However, unlike other short-video services, Public is slightly different – it is a newsy app that shows short videos of the latest happenings in your neighbourhood.

Download Public – Indian Local Videos on the Google Play store.

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