# Reader poll says 1 thing matters most in free apps — and it's not open source

> Reader poll says 1 thing matters most in free apps — and it's not open source Jul 20, 2026 — 8:14 AM ET There are swathes of free apps available for your Android phone, many of which are built to the standard and…

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/features-free-apps-poll-results-3689146/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5e1183c28e587f9f573e9a)
- **Published:** 2026-07-20
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #android
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5e1183c28e587f9f573e9a

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