TikTok and Opera were brought to RuStore for Android

The application market created by VK, there were applications from developers who withdrew their software from the Russian Google Play section. Not only TikTok is on this list, but also Microsoft, as well as maps from Here WeGo. The publisher of these programs is Aptoide, which is a partner in a special program.

Especially for Kommersant, VK confirmed the appearance of these applications in the vast expanses of Rustor. They also added that in order to increase the variety in the assortment, various developers and publisher partners are involved. This made it possible to increase the number of foreign programs by 300 units.

Aptoide is an alternative store that distributes both through its own application and through its own website. Catappult helps them in this, which allows them to publish services on 20 partner sites. Both Huawei and Xiaomi and other Chinese device manufacturers cooperate with the Catapult.

Here WeGo left the Russian sections with the beginning of events in Ukraine. Therefore, for RuStore, the mapping application is a novelty. And also, the Microsoft news service — Start has become available to Russian users.

The attitude of experts towards Aptoide is ambiguous. Still, there was information that some applications are unlicensed copies. Although in the case of high-end programs, such as Skype, such assumptions can be left aside. There are definitely agreements there.