Sometimes Google Play Store just doesn't have the app that you need. Whether it's because Google hasn't listed the application in its store or the APK file is just privately distributed, installing them can be a pain.
Here we have a listing of various different types of applications that can install APK files directly to your phone or tablet from the PC. Usually all that's required is a working USB cable.
Android OS emulator for playing games and running apps on your desktop, usually running the latest and greatest version of Android for full stability.
LDPlayer can play APK apps, emulate Android and install APK files.
Android management software with many different functions.
PhoenixSuit can update phone firmware and install APK files.
Organize and generate QR codes for collections of APK Android apps including deletion of old and outdated APK apps.
LocalAPK is software which can install APK files.
An optimized version of the Android OS for Windows PC systems that can emulate cell phone or tablet apps.
Remix OS can play APK apps, emulate Android and install APK files.
Quick and easy transfer of files and APK apps from PC to Phone.
Android Transfer for PC can transfer files between phone and PC, synchronize phone data, backup phone data and install APK files.
Easy and quick way to root an Android device with kernel flashing, sideload support and enabling of SuperSU.
WinDroid Toolkit can update phone firmware and install APK files.
A quick APK file installer for Android-powered devices.
Pure APK Install is software which can install APK files.
An LG phone tool which can root, unroot and recover devices.
DP TOOLS can backup phone data and install APK files.
Quick, dirty and easy way of managing and installing APK apps (or sideloading) on a connected Android device by way of USB debugging and ADB command.
Android Package Installer is software which can install APK files.
Set of tools for root, APK, flashing, recovery and more for Android phones.
Android Ultimate Toolbox Pro can transfer files between phone and PC, synchronize phone data, backup phone data and install APK files.
Provides possibility of installing multiple APK apps on Android device.
Android Multi Install Tool is software which can install APK files.
Easily install, download and remove apps from Android devices.
Easy ADB is software which can install APK files.
Download Android APK apps to your PC without having to use your phone, directly from the Google Play store.
Apk Downloader is software which can install APK files.
An Android SDK-based Android PC Manager application.
QtADB can transfer files between phone and PC, backup phone data and install APK files.
For Android phones supporting APK with a GUI, optimization, drag and drop and signing APK files.
APK Tools is software which can install APK files.