Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Most Voted Apps Help Center. Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions as well as explanations of all the platform’s key features.

What is Most Voted Apps?

Most Voted Apps is a community-driven app ranking. Unlike in traditional app stores, an app’s ranking here isn’t determined by algorithms, download numbers, or advertising budgets—it’s based solely on votes from the community. See also What for?

How does voting work?

Each app has an up arrow and a down arrow. Click the up arrow to recommend an app; click the down arrow to indicate that you think it’s overrated. Every vote changes the ranking. You can vote exactly once per app. If you change your mind later, your previous vote is automatically replaced.

Why are there so many more iOS and Windows apps than Android apps?

Because Apple and Microsoft offer an official and legal way to retrieve app data, but Google does not. That’s why developers have to manually submit their Android apps to us once; after that, our database automatically fetches the relevant updates.

Why do some Mac apps say “not available for Mac” even though they definitely exist?

That means they’re not available in the Mac App Store. Currently, Most Voted Apps only supports apps available in one of the official app stores from Apple, Microsoft, or Google.

Why are some app names grayed out?

A grayed-out app name means this app isn’t currently available in your country’s App Store. We still show it because our ranking is global, and the app may be popular elsewhere. You can still click on it and view it—it’s just that downloading it might not work in your country.

Why don’t you offer a traditional five-star rating system?

Because we don’t want you to rate every app in the world, just the absolute best—and the really bad ones. That’s exactly what the world needs to know. And let’s be honest: Is a 4.2 really more meaningful than a 3.9? It’s much better if you just tell us what you love, and we’ll tally up how many people love an app. That’s it.

Why do I have to sign up?

To ensure that each person can vote only once per app, a free user account is required for voting. Without signing up, you can view all rankings, app pages, and awards without restriction.

How are the rankings determined?

By default, apps are sorted by the number of votes they’ve received. You can also sort the lists by app name, developer, or category. Use the time filter to switch between the all-time leaderboard and votes from the current month.

What filters are available?

You can filter the lists by device, category, language, age rating, and price, and also sort them by recency so you can see which apps were updated most recently and which haven’t been updated in a long time. All filters can be combined as desired.

How does the search work?

As you type, relevant app suggestions appear. Typos are automatically corrected whenever possible. If you’re looking for an app that isn’t listed yet, you can add it to the database using the plus button and vote for it right away.

How do I add an app?

You can easily submit apps for Apple devices using their App Store URL. The most important information is then automatically imported. Currently, only developers can submit Android apps, since Google does not provide a comparable official API.

Why do apps disappear again?

Most Voted Apps doesn’t want to build an unmanageable database with millions of apps. Apps that don’t receive any recommendations over an extended period and that no one is consistently interested in are removed from the platform. This keeps the community leaderboard clear and relevant.

What is LIVE Mode?

In LIVE mode, the app rankings update automatically based on votes from other users. New votes appear within seconds, and changes in ranking are displayed with real-time animations. This lets you track how the community leaderboard changes in real time. If that’s too hectic for you, turn LIVE off.

How do the awards work?

Every month, Most Voted Apps honors the community’s favorite apps. A gold, silver, and bronze award is given for each category. Additionally, the apps ranked 4th through 10th are recognized as nominees. The winners remain permanently visible in the Hall of Fame.

What role does the jury play?

In addition to community votes, there are independent jury recommendations. Experienced journalists and app experts highlight apps they particularly recommend. Jury recommendations do not factor into the community ranking—jurors vote just like everyone else.

What does “Sponsored” mean?

Sponsored apps are paid placements: An app appears in a fixed, prominent position on the list—visually like a normal entry, but clearly marked with the label “Sponsored” so you know what you’re getting. This doesn’t change the actual ranking: The other apps retain their actual order, and you can vote a sponsored app up or down just as usual—your vote counts just like it does for any other app.

How does Most Voted Apps protect against manipulation?

Behind every vote lies a multi-tiered protection system: Automated checks detect suspicious patterns and filter them out before they can skew the ranking. We continuously analyze anonymized data and keep improving our mechanisms. We deliberately don’t reveal exactly how this works—that’s the best way to make the system hard to game. One thing is certain: massive waves of fake votes won’t get through.

What data is stored?

We only store the data necessary for the platform’s operation, such as your user account and the votes you’ve cast. We do not create tracking profiles, nor do we store IP addresses in plain text. You can find more information in our Privacy Policy.

Can developers manage their apps themselves?

Yes. Verified developers gain access to the “My Apps” section. There, they can update information, add new versions, and maintain their app pages.

In which languages is Most Voted Apps available?

The platform is currently available in German and English and displays the apps available in the respective stores (Germany and the U.S.). Votes for apps are valid worldwide and are not separated by language.

How can I manage my account?

In your user account, you can change your email address, update your password, or completely delete your account at any time.

I found an error or have a question.

If you notice an error or have suggestions for improvement, we’d love to hear from you. Just use the contact form in the footer. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.