Google Play Pass is a convenient registration service Download a great list of games and apps at a discounted monthly price: $ 4,99. Currently only available in the United States; though there are rumors that the app may be expanded to other locations soon. We tested it to see if it was worth it.
The increase in multimedia content subscriptions means we have large libraries in our hands at fixed monthly costs. This is with a rival spouse such content is not ours, but it opens the door to enjoy a greater number of options that we couldn't otherwise reach. And that is also evident in Android apps since Google Play, a subscription app that offers amazing variety for $ 4.99. We checked.
Google Play Pass is restricted to the United States
The first return we have to review is more than clear: The Google Play subscription service remains limited to the United States. This means that without the availability of many Android users. At least in a simple way, that there are always ways to overcome the pit.
Google Play Pass works like Spotify or Netflix, or is used in Android applications. Activation is done in the store as long as the user has an account in the United States (You can overcome this limitation with a quality VPN and change the location of the account). The process only requires a few steps:
- The Google Play Pass section is located in the store menu, which appears to be hidden to the left of the screen.
- The account must be located in the United States, you need a valid billing address again a payment method that accepts US payments .
- Once the requirements have been completed, simply follow the configuration and the Play Pass will be activated and associated with the account.
- First month is free. From the second Google charges $ 4.99 a month (about 4.60 euros).
All Play Pass apps are included in the subscription, ad-free, complete and in-app purchases
Google Play Pass is separated from another store thanks to a dedicated icon in the app's bottom menu. By its category we can access all apps and in-app games: just go to the Applications tab or the relevant games and click & # 39; Install & # 39; No requests will charge for the download, all missing ads and purchases includedThese are the three main benefits of Google Play Pass. The fourth is different. It can also be a retreat.
The catalog is wide, but with very variable quality
Google has released the Play Pass as a response to Apple Arcade, a game registration service for iOS and MacOS devices. Play Pass offers games, but also uses: Google takes advantage of its opponent. The problem is the quality of the Android platform is not as high as it is in Apple Arcade, at least in the usual way. Yes, there are topics that cost to play your Play Pass, as well as requests.
It's impossible to know how many apps and games the writing service has because Google doesn't specify a location. The only way to know what's included go to the dedicated section of the Google Play Store and navigate between recommendations. & # 39; Free with your Play Pass subscription & # 39; also appear on the download tab of those apps available with monthly subscriptions.
Although the quality varies greatly since you can find authentic jewelry and have questionable software, notably Google Play Pass offers a variety of features. There is apps and games of many levels, of various styles, complex and simple. In addition, Google is adding other members to the collection, so that the Play Pass does not remain static.
What is missing from the service? Some of the most popular apps are:
- Plans. Photos Studio, TouchRetouch, Tasker, AccuWeather, Cross DJ Pro, KWGT Kustom Widget Maker, Rain Alarm, Camera ZOOM FX Premium, Web Video Cast, Money + Reader Pro.
- Games. Stardew Valley, LOCAL, Lumino City, Adult Journey, Tiny Bang The Premium Story, MEMORIAL: Global Domination, Positions, Positions: His Majesty, The Bridge Constructor Portal, Monument Valley 1 and 2, FRAMED 1 and 2, Star Wars: KOTOR, Mini Metro, Game Dev Tycoon, Terraria, Evoland, Teslagrad, Portal Knights, This My War.
This is a small selection of all Google Play Pass features. In terms of applications, the app is more disabled than game-related, with average quality and number of members in the catalog. Depending on the volume, there are over 400 apps available on Play Pass, as described by Android police. Of course, the app blames some inconsistencies, such as the handling of various similar applications (many 2048 translators and photo editors are a good example).
Download what you want: no purchases or ads
Since it is a & # 39; premium service & # 39 ;, Google Play subscription platform avoid any form of payment to users without the idea of a month, with this being said: accessible apps and games are complete and have no in-app purchases. This is important since it's a good part of the Google Play Pass software can be downloaded for free without subscription, but it's more profitable to sign up because of the lack of advertising and shopping.
Google Play Pass has no special requests. And many of those offers can be found for free at the regular Play Store
We've already seen that the catalog is very different and that the price looks more important than the quality, but the ease of use, how well it is installed in the Android store and the variety controls the poor coverage that Play Pass has. Other price: $ 4.99 is not an excess of money for those who use their smartphone the most
By signing up for all the apps and games included in the Play Pass can be installed directly for your enjoyment while enrolled locally. All software has standard options on Android, such as access to Google Play games and Drive backups. Not all software works offline, a good part works.
Great app that needs to be expanded
We haven't tested Google Play Pass, of course, for apps like Apple Arcade, Android competition for apple devices. The user experience is the same, the easiest way to get a catalog goes well, Google offers so many different types, the Play pass includes apps and, Apple Arcade has a high level of sophistication in the software that distributes it, games. One of the biggest differences that Arcade users have most: this subscription platform is available in a large number of locations, including Spain. Play Pass, by contrast, in the United States only.
The Google Play Pass proved to be very trusting to us and at a price that really fits the catalog it offers. It is well integrated into the Google Play app it makes it easier to find new software to install, but it is surprising that the complete catalog available cannot be provided anywhere (various categories can be visited). Game levels are much higher than apps, these are very varied; that's why subscriptions more suitable for those who play games than those who want to take advantage of their Android.
Google intends to compete with Apple Arcade, but it's still far from reaching it; mainly because Play Pass has no special plans to attract your subscriptions
Hopefully Google will eventually expand Play Pass outside the United States. In the meantime, there is always the option of getting those desired programs to be stored in the library permanently. Probably more profit.
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