The Popular Apps at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesStandard $10, Professional $25, Sponsored $50 (PayPal); free tier listed in gallery after ~10 days
- Domain rating
- DR 28
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Sign up with email
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Time to go live
- Free submissions: around 10 days. Paid submissions: approved within 24 hours.
- Submit at
- thepopularapps.com/submit-app
What The Popular Apps is and who it's for
ThePopularApps.com is a showcase directory for consumer mobile apps and games. It lists apps with ratings, download counts, and categories, and features a gallery of popular apps and games. The site also offers paid submission packages that include social media promotion and email blasts to its subscriber list.
Consumers looking for popular free mobile apps and games for Android or iOS.
It lists
- Free mobile apps
- Free mobile games
- Android apps
- iOS apps
- Apps available in all countries
It doesn't take
- Paid apps
- Apps not available in all countries
- Apps not available for free
- Non-mobile platforms
How to submit to The Popular Apps, step by step
Register an account, then submit your app via the free submission option. Your app will be listed in the gallery, but expect a delay of around 10 days.
Register an account
Click Register and create an account with your email and a password. Email verification is required.
Log in
Log in with your email and password.
Go to Submit App
Navigate to the Submit App page.
Choose a submission package
Select Free Submission, Standard ($10), Professional ($25), or Sponsored ($50). Paid packages are processed via PayPal.
Wait for approval
Free submissions take about 10 days to appear in the gallery. Paid submissions are approved within 24 hours.
What the The Popular Apps form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| E-mail or username | — |
| Password | — |
Our free preview drafts your name, tagline, short and long descriptions, categories and tags in the lengths directories like this one ask for. Try it with your URL.
The Popular Apps pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Submission | Free | Listing in gallery, expect delay of around 10 days |
| Standard Submission + Directory | $10 one-time | Approve within 24 hours, do-follow backlink, directory submission, posts on Twitter (30k followers), Facebook (4.8k followers), Pinterest (1k followers) |
| Professional Submission + Directory | $25 one-time | Select Popular App/Game, email to 9,000 subscribers, approve within 24 hours, Popular App/Game certificate, do-follow backlink, directory submission, posts on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest |
| Sponsored Submission + Directory | $50 one-time | Sponsored submission for 5 days, shows up 1st position on Gallery for 5 days, select Popular App/Game, email to 9,000 subscribers, approve within 24 hours, Popular App/Game certificate, do-follow backlink, directory submission, posts on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest |
Why The Popular Apps submissions get rejected or stall
- App is not free
- App is not available in all countries
- App platform is not Android or iOS
- Duplicate listing
- Incomplete or inaccurate submission information
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- If you need quick approval and extra promotion, consider the $10 Standard package for a do-follow backlink and social media posts.
- Ensure your app is free and available in all countries before submitting.
- Use the free option only if you can wait about 10 days for listing.
- The site is focused on consumer mobile apps and games, so B2B SaaS tools are not a good fit.
Our take on The Popular Apps
Submit here if you have a free consumer mobile app or game for Android or iOS and want a do-follow backlink plus some social media exposure. The free listing is slow, but paid packages are affordable and include promotion. Not suitable for SaaS or web apps.
The Popular Apps FAQ
How much does it cost to submit an app?
Free submission is available, but paid packages start at $10 for Standard, $25 for Professional, and $50 for Sponsored.
How long does approval take?
Free submissions take around 10 days. Paid submissions are approved within 24 hours.
Do I get a do-follow backlink?
Yes, all paid submissions include a do-follow backlink.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you must register and log in before submitting.
What are the requirements for my app?
Your app must be free, available in all countries, and on Android or iOS.
Checked against The Popular Apps's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: thepopularapps.com, thepopularapps.com/submit-app. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
