Do you really need to download an app to use it? Not necessarily. Because there are the so-called instant apps. These are small software programs that you can use to try out traditional apps without having to install them. Imagine testing a game and realizing after the first level that you don't like it. If this is an instant app, you don't even have to uninstall it, just close the app. We explain what is behind it here.
What are instant apps?
Android instant apps are apps that you can easily use without downloading them. Using an instant app is similar to surfing a website, but has the same appearance and functions as a conventional Android app. The instant app remains on the smartphone as long as you use it. As soon as you close the app window, the app disappears.
Instant apps are in no way inferior to conventional apps. Subject to the scope of the app and the features provided by the developer, it is possible to create new accounts, log into existing accounts, make purchases, watch videos, and do most of the things that you can do in a traditional app. However, instant apps have the ability to only provide you with a certain part of the app. Developers can therefore choose to make only one or some specific functions of the app available to users and to "block" the rest of the app. In this case, you can only use the full-fledged app if you also install it..
Instant apps are particularly useful for online retail organizations and game developers. The latter let end users play a certain level or the tutorial. Once this has been completed and has piqued the user's interest, the full app can be downloaded. E-commerce organizations benefit from the instant apps in a similar way. If your apps are opened via a Google search or a link, the likelihood that they will be installed is higher.
How to use instant apps
Google's instant apps are available in the Play Store, so anyone can access them with just one tap. You can find such instant apps quite by chance. If you see the " Test now " button in the app description and tap on it, open the instant app. However, you can also receive a link that opens an instant app after tapping or is forwarded directly to an instant app in the browser. You can see in the notification center whether you are currently using an instant app..
