• Mobile apps
  • Irregular
  • Checked against official sources

Google Play paid apps gone free

by Google Play / individual developers

Paid Android apps and games regularly go free for a short time as developer promotions. If you 'buy' at $0 the app stays tied to your Google account.

Key facts

Schedule
No fixed schedule — drops appear without notice
How long it stays free
Developers drop prices to free without a set end date - some last hours, some a week.
What you need
Google account on an Android device
Where
Varies by app and country
Do you keep it?
Yes — once claimed it stays in your library
Last checked
1 November 2026

How to claim Google Play paid apps gone free

  1. 1Open the app's Play Store page while it shows 'Free' (with the old price struck through).
  2. 2Tap Install to add it to your account.
  3. 3You may uninstall later - it stays in your library under Manage apps > Not installed.

Tips and gotchas

  • Always check the price on the Play Store before installing - deal lists go stale fast.
  • Review permissions and in-app purchases; 'free' apps sometimes push subscriptions.
  • Prices can vary by country, so a deal may not apply to you.

Where this information comes from

Checked by hand on 1 November 2026 against these pages. Providers change their programs without notice — the official page always wins.

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