Best Safest Android Apps 2026
The #1 safest android apps in 2026 is Google Drive with a Nerq Trust Score of 67/100 (B-), based on Nerq's independent analysis of 50 safest android apps across 5 trust dimensions. Rankings update daily — last updated: 2026-05-31.
According to Nerq's analysis, the top 5 safest android apps by trust score are: 1. Google Drive (67/100), 2. Android Auto (67/100), 3. Gmail (67/100), 4. Google Meet (67/100), 5. Facebook (67/100). Nerq Trust Scores range from 67 to 67 among the top 50. Scores are based on 5 independent trust dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption. Updated daily.
| # | Name | Trust | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Drive | 67 | B- |
| 2 | Android Auto | 67 | B- |
| 3 | Gmail | 67 | B- |
| 4 | Google Meet | 67 | B- |
| 5 | 67 | B- | |
| 6 | Google Drive | 67 | B- |
| 7 | Google Maps | 67 | B- |
| 8 | Gboard - the Google Keyboard | 67 | B- |
| 9 | Speech Recognition & Synthesis | 67 | B- |
| 10 | 67 | B- |
Top 50 Safest Android Apps by Nerq Trust Score
| # | Name | Trust | Grade | Stars | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Drive | 67 | B- | 13082874.2k | Store, access, and share securely with Google Drive, part of Google Workspace. |
| 2 | Android Auto | 67 | B- | 10000000.0k | Android Auto is your smart driving companion that helps you stay focused, connected, and entertained... |
| 3 | Gmail | 67 | B- | 10000000.0k | The official Gmail app brings the best of Gmail to your Android phone or tablet with enhanced securi... |
| 4 | Google Meet | 67 | B- | 10000000.0k | Google Meet offers secure, high-quality video calling for everyone. Whether you're catching up with ... |
| 5 | 67 | B- | 10000000.0k | Where real people propel your curiosity. Whether you’re thrifting gear, showing reels to that group ... | |
| 6 | Google Drive | 67 | B- | 10000000.0k | Google Drive lets you securely store, intelligently organize and collaborate on files and folders fr... |
| 7 | Google Maps | 67 | B- | 10000000.0k | Explore and navigate the world with confidence using Google Maps. Find the best routes with live tra... |
| 8 | Gboard - the Google Keyboard | 67 | B- | 10000000.0k | Gboard has everything you love about Google Keyboard—speed and reliability, Glide Typing, voice typi... |
| 9 | Speech Recognition & Synthesis | 67 | B- | 10000000.0k | Power your device with the magic of Google’s text-to-speech and speech-to-text technology. <b>Goog... |
| 10 | 67 | B- | 7044986.8k | Create & share photos, stories, & reels with friends you love | |
| 11 | Files by Google | 67 | B- | 6722118.2k | Clean up your phone, find files, play media, and share files offline |
| 12 | Google Play Games | 67 | B- | 5714285.4k | Play games instantly, save progress, and earn achievements. |
| 13 | Samsung My Files | 67 | B- | 5209356.5k | File manager to access files or folders in your device |
| 14 | Messenger | 67 | B- | 5000000.0k | Messenger is a free messaging app that helps you connect with anyone, anywhere. Stay in touch with y... |
| 15 | WhatsApp Messenger | 67 | B- | 5000000.0k | Meta's messaging app. End-to-end encrypted text, voice, and video. |
| 16 | Facebook Messenger | 67 | B- | 5000000.0k | Messaging app by Meta. Chat, video calls, and group conversations. |
| 17 | Clock | 67 | B- | 4791597.2k | The Clock app provides Alarm, World Clock, Stopwatch, and Timer features. |
| 18 | TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE | 67 | B- | 4186016.6k | Join your friends and discover videos you love, only on TikTok |
| 19 | Samsung Internet Browser | 67 | B- | 3683636.8k | The secure, private and optimized mobile web browser from Samsung |
| 20 | Google Play Books & Audiobooks | 67 | B- | 3680781.6k | All the books you love. On the page or out loud. Anywhere you are. |
| 21 | Google Lens | 67 | B- | 3522325.7k | Translate words, identify plants, find products, & more—using just your camera |
| 22 | Google Assistant Go | 67 | B- | 2178024.1k | Your personal Google is ready to help. Ask it questions, tell it to do things. |
| 23 | Samsung Health | 67 | B- | 2136226.8k | Lifestyle companion to track your fitness, weight, diet, food & sleep. |
| 24 | Google Sheets | 67 | B- | 1641317.8k | Create and edit online spreadsheets with Google Sheets, part of Google Workspace |
| 25 | Google Translate | 67 | B- | 1551599.3k | The world is closer than ever with over 100 languages |
| 26 | Roblox | 67 | B- | 1479990.9k | Play, create, and connect across millions of online multiplayer games. |
| 27 | Google Slides | 67 | B- | 1409494.7k | Create and edit presentations with Google Slides, part of Google Workspace. |
| 28 | Mi Browser | 67 | B- | 1223617.1k | Personalized recommendations, downloading tools, and privacy management |
| 29 | Hill Climb Racing | 67 | B- | 1211771.7k | Race uphill to win in this offline physics based driving game! |
| 30 | Dropbox: Secure Cloud Storage | 67 | B- | 1189574.8k | Share files & memories safely. Keep your photos and videos secure. |
| 31 | Temple Run 2: Endless Escape | 67 | B- | 1172590.6k | Run, jump, and escape in the ultimate endless jungle adventure game! |
| 32 | Samsung Music | 67 | B- | 1125353.1k | - Music player for Samsung Galaxy series- Supports for Android |
| 33 | Phoenix - Fast & Safe | 67 | B- | 1093237.0k | Downloader, Status saver, Private, Fast & data-saving |
| 34 | Uber - Request a ride | 67 | B- | 1064042.5k | Rideshare, taxi cabs, and more for your airport travels and everyday trips. |
| 35 | ChatGPT | 67 | B- | 1061995.0k | Your AI assistant for writing, search, image generation, and more |
| 36 | LINE: Calls & Messages | 67 | B- | 1049926.1k | Stay in touch with your friends and family using LINE! |
| 37 | YouTube | 67 | B- | 21099628.5k | Enjoy your favorite videos and channels with the official YouTube app. |
| 38 | Google Maps | 67 | B- | 20133046.7k | Real-time GPS navigation & local suggestions for food, events, & activities |
| 39 | Gmail | 67 | B- | 19743376.4k | Connect, create, and collaborate with Gmail, part of Google Workspace. |
| 40 | Google Photos | 67 | B- | 12922664.0k | The home for your memories. Relive, share, and organize your photos. |
| 41 | Google Meet | 67 | B- | 12030271.4k | High quality video calling for Android & iOS phones, tablets, Google Nest & web. |
| 42 | Android Auto | 67 | B- | 10669958.4k | Control maps, media and messaging, with the Google Assistant while you drive |
| 43 | WhatsApp Messenger | 67 | B- | 10000000.0k | WhatsApp from Meta is a FREE messaging and video calling app. It’s used by over 2B people in more th... |
| 44 | Android Accessibility Suite | 67 | B- | 10000000.0k | Android Accessibility Suite is a collection of accessibility apps that help you use your Android dev... |
| 45 | Google TV | 67 | B- | 10000000.0k | Google TV, previously Play Movies & TV, makes it easy to find and enjoy the entertainment you love i... |
| 46 | 67 | B- | 10000000.0k | The Google app offers more ways to search about the things that matter to you. Try AI Mode, AI Overv... | |
| 47 | Google Calendar | 67 | B- | 8953725.0k | Make the most of your day with Google Calendar, part of Google Workspace |
| 48 | Microsoft OneDrive | 67 | B- | 5392578.1k | Your favorite files, all in one place. Store photos, videos and documents. |
| 49 | 67 | B- | 5000000.0k | Messaging app by Meta. End-to-end encrypted calls and messages. | |
| 50 | Contacts | 67 | B- | 5000000.0k | <b>Back up and sync your contacts across all your devices</b> • Keep your contacts safely backed up... |
How We Rank Safest Android Apps
These safest android apps are ranked by Nerq Trust Score, which evaluates security, maintenance, community adoption, and transparency across multiple data points. Only entities with a trust score of 30 or above are included. Scores are updated continuously as new data becomes available.
FAQ
What are the best safest android apps in 2026?
Based on Nerq Trust Scores, the top-ranked safest android apps are listed above, scored on security, activity, documentation, and community metrics.
How are safest android apps ranked?
Nerq ranks tools using Trust Score v2, which combines security analysis, maintenance activity, documentation quality, and community adoption signals.
Are these safest android apps safe to use?
Each tool has an individual safety report. Click any tool name to see its detailed trust analysis.
What does a Nerq Trust Score of A mean?
An A grade (80-89) means the entity has strong signals across security, maintenance, documentation, and community adoption. A+ (90-100) is the highest possible rating.
How does Nerq evaluate safest android apps?
Nerq analyzes safest android apps across multiple dimensions including security vulnerabilities, license compliance, maintenance activity, documentation quality, and community adoption. Each dimension is scored independently and combined into an overall Trust Score (0-100).