APK Downloader 1.0.7 Build 8 for Windows

APK Downloader 1.0.7 Build 8 for Windows is a free utility from the developer FadiRixi for saving Android app packages to a computer. People download it when they want an APK file on the PC, for example to install an app on a phone without Google Play or to keep a copy of a specific version.

Quick facts

• Program: APK Downloader
• Version: 1.0.7 Build 8
• Developer: FadiRixi
• Platform: Windows
• License: freeware
• Category: file transfer and networking
• Updated: September 2026
• Size: about 22.71 MB according to catalogue data

What the tool is for

An APK is the installation file of an Android app. Normally Google Play downloads and installs it for you, and you never see the file itself. A downloader for Windows reverses that: you give it the name or address of an app, it fetches the package, and you end up with a file you can copy to a phone, an Android emulator or an archive. That is handy in a few situations. Testers and developers compare builds on several devices. Owners of phones without Google services need a way to get popular apps. And people with a slow or metered connection on the phone sometimes prefer to download once on a PC over a faster line and then copy the file by cable. The tool itself is a simple desktop program, so there is little to learn: enter the app, pick a folder and wait for the download to finish.

How to use it step by step

1. Install the program and open it.
2. Paste the name or store address of the app you need.
3. Choose a folder on your PC and start the download.
4. Copy the APK to your phone by USB cable or cloud storage.
5. On the phone, allow installation from the file manager you use and open the APK.

System requirements

No official requirements are published for this version. A current, updated Windows installation and a stable internet connection are all a small utility like this needs in practice.

Safety: read this before installing APKs

This is the most important part. The developer does not run a verified official page for the program, so be careful where you obtain it and scan the installer with your antivirus before running it. The same applies to every APK you download: files that did not come from the developer's store listing can be modified. Prefer apps whose developers publish the package themselves, compare the app name and publisher with the store listing, and never install "unlocked" or "premium" versions of paid apps. After installation, check the permissions the app requests and revoke anything that does not make sense.

Price

APK Downloader is freeware; there is no paid edition listed.

Pros and cons

• Pro: gets an app package onto a PC with a few clicks.
• Pro: small and simple to operate.
• Con: no official website to check updates or support.
• Con: the safety of every downloaded APK is your responsibility.

Alternatives

If you mainly need a reliable download manager for large files, Free Download Manager and JDownloader are in the same category.