Instant Apps
Native Android apps, without the installation
Total ratings
3.88
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Allows certain apps to be run without downloading them first, which may save storage space.
- Installed as a native Android program, thus it typically doesn't require manual downloads.
Cons
- Installs or updates without user consent, leading to frustration and suspicion among users.
- Lack of clear information or description about the app, resulting in confusion and concerns regarding privacy.
- Causes issues such as device slowdowns and malfunctioning apps after installation or updates.
Most mentioned
- Concern over apps being installed without user awareness or permission.
- Frustration with the inability to remove or control the app once it is on the device.
- Confusion regarding the app's functionality and purpose.
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| Date | Author | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-19 |  | | i ditto other complaints. i recently found tiktok had installed on my phone. i have auto-update turned off. i did not install tiktok and am waiting to hear back from google play as to how. now, i found snapchat and this instant apps pending install. what in the world is going on??? it's very concerning when there is no info as to what this app does. fyi, you can remove these apps that are pending install. manage apps, manage, installed/not installed, select and then touch the trashcan. |
| 2023-04-20 |  | | It would help if you informed people of what this app actually does, or if it's even needed, as it downloads & installs without permission even when auto update is turned off. With no information on the app this naturally makes people suspicious. I can't even find any information about it online. Thanks |
| 2022-11-09 |  | | "Update. I have Auto downloads and auto updates turned off. This was in my pending download list for several days and it forced installed with no consent. Thanks for being so awesome and secure Google Play. We love it when you give us settings and options and you do what you want anyways 👎 " Have no clue what this is. And I did not ask for it. But it is stuck in my Google Play pending download list. And I cannot remove it so I was forced to disable auto updates forever. Thanks Google Play |
| 2022-10-14 |  | | I don't want any part of it. If I'm going to try out an App I have no problem downloading it first and of it doesn't work for me then turn right around and uninstall it. Whatever App I decide to put my personal information in I am definitely going to feel safer having it downloaded onto my phone just in case any legal issues should arise in which it will become very useful. |
| 2022-05-06 |  | | Always pops up to be updated, but will sit in pending status forever until I cancel it. Then once a week or two it'll actually update. It messed with my mind since I hate having outstanding updates, but it'll never apply if I let it sit. |
| 2022-04-17 |  | | Why have I been getting a notification multiple times a day for the past week or so saying this has been removed and must be reinstalled for my apps to work when I haven't uninstalled it? I didn't even download it, nor do I even know what it does. I'm very aggravated by this and want some form of a response to this report. |
| 2021-09-24 |  | | Accidently uninstall the app went back in to reinstall got a error message item not found. But looking app was update Aug 11 2021 so why it is not there then would be nice to know what to install in it place would be helpful. You can not send a email because will not send to the email address listed on page. |
| 2021-09-16 |  | | I don't even know what this is but it appeared on a list of apps requiring updating but I have almost zero room left. It's also an option to delete to free up space. But as it's not with the other two screens worth of apps the phone came with I don't know what to do. What really cheeses me off is that pretty much every app is many, many times larger than the "about this app" states this stupid thing included. The info says 3.68Mb but in the clearance option to free up space it lists at 20Mb. |
| 2021-08-31 |  | | Don't understand the creation or elimination of apps. This creates a problem for me because I am a beginner re:so much of the phone venacular ie the apps etc. I need to get started with some type of class for beginners that will help me better grasp the phone jargon and meanings ie apps and other teminoligy. |
| 2021-08-21 |  | | Id really like to have zero stars here. I have no storage space have a sd card and all. My phone keeps updating apps and it makes my phone start acting up im ready to just be done with the phone and google. When i go to the playstore to try and stop the updates it no longer gives me my apps so i have no way to stop it. Seems like i thought i bought a phone that was supposed to be mine but really i guess i bought it for the google company. They robbing us |
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