Android Market

Most android phone users agree that looking for apps in the android market is a difficult task. It takes time, and the site has few utility features to aid users in deciding which apps is best for them. Google has continued to promise to revamp the android market forever. Almost everyone is tired of waiting; most android phone users dont know that there are a number of good websites out there, that has listings of android apps in categories and structures that make it easier for users to browser and find the best apps for them. Some only feature free apps, while some only feature paid apps, some have a listing of both free and paid apps. Most them allow user to vote on the apps; So, you have a general estimation of the performance of the app, even though that is not enough to conclusion that an app might not be good for you. Here are some site to go and browse android apps, in some case also download them.

Android Apps listing websites

Androlib
Definitely the most popular android apps listing website. It features android apps by categories or groups. Their directory includes both free and paid apps. They let users vote on the apps, a good place for you to go and view the rating of the app you are just about to download. They also allow users to leave comments about the apps. When you click on an app, it shows you related and random apps that you might also be interested in. Androlib was the first to announced the apps in the android market has reached 20K but Google later said NO. Definitely a good place to review an app before download. They also have android wallpapers, so while try grab some wallpaper to enhance the look of your android homescreen.

Androlib Android Apps directory

AndroidZoom
Android Zoom is a more organised copy of the androlib. Very structured and neat site, their server loads faster too.

AndroidZoom

CNET Download
Most of you know CNET as tech review company, which is right; but CNET offers way more than that. Besides the daily tech review, live tech news, software review, they also have a big software portal. There portal features both free and paid software. There is a mobile section in their download site that contains apps for smart phones, and android apps there is growing. You can view apps user ratings and the number of voters, download free apps or buy paid apps.

CNET Download

Brothersoft
Brothersoft is another urge software directory. They have software for Windows and Mac OS, and mobile platforms too. There mobile section has apps for Blackberry, iPhone,Window mobile, Symbian, android, and the Palm OS. They have a very organised and easy to navigate site for everyone looking for mobile phone apps. Most of the apps in their directory are free.

Brothersoft android download Page

Androidfreeware[dot]net
From the name, the site is complete android and also the apps are free. They let user rate the apps so you get some preview of the performance of the apps. They do have other sections for iPhone, Blackberry, Symbian, and Pocket PC.

These above sites can reduce the pain from the android market until Google actually revamp it to a user friend directory.