Overview
- Aptoide filed the suit in San Francisco federal court Tuesday, seeking an injunction to halt the practices and triple damages under U.S. antitrust law.
- In its complaint, the Lisbon company says Google steers developers to Google Play and related must‑have services and deprives rivals of access to popular apps and exclusive content.
- Aptoide describes a catalog of about 436,000 apps and more than 200 million yearly users by 2024 and says it still suffers harm despite offering lower commissions to developers.
- Google, the parent of Android and Google Play, did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the lawsuit.
- The filing comes after Epic Games’ 2023 jury win and court‑ordered Play Store changes through 2025, with Aptoide arguing those steps have not removed barriers for smaller rivals or restored real choice for users and developers.