Issue 1 · Oct 13–19, 2026
That's this week's 50
50 apps on screen · 4 more in the hub
Next issueMonday, Oct 26: we will read the same Google Play listings again and write up whatever changed.
This issue in one list
- WhatsApp MessengerCheck one settingGroup history sharing · Cross-device call transfers · Call waiting rooms
- FacebookUpdate nowPersonal feeds · Interest groups · Creative sharing
- Muse from Meta 12.0.0.14.169Check one settingBusiness tool connections · Everyday app connectors · Tablet availability
- GetYourGuide: Travel & Tickets 26.42.0Update nowBug fixes · Crash prevention · Design improvements
- Indoor thermometer 3.0.13Update nowVentilation information · Dew-point readings · Translation corrections
- Weather Radar & Weather Live 2.5.8Update nowLightning tracking · Redesigned interface · Smoother navigation
- Step Counter - Pedometer 1.6.8Update nowToday module controls · Heart-rate algorithm · Live step alerts
- Fiverr - Freelance ServiceUpdate nowTechnical improvements · Bug fixes · Freelance marketplace
- foodpanda: food & groceries 26.41.0Update nowInterface improvements · Stability enhancements · Food and grocery delivery
- Weather Forecast & Radar 1.2.6Update nowBug fix · Local forecasts · Radar and widgets
- Zello PTT Walkie Talkie 7.18.2Update nowNew PTT accessories · Improved talk screens · Small bug fixes
- Kawaii Aesthetic Wallpaper 3.1.2Update nowBug fix · Wallpaper collection · Screen customization
- Meta Business Suite 574.0.0.40.106Update nowPost management · Customer conversations · Business insights
- Pixelcut AI Photo Editor 0.9.68Update nowFixes and stability · Background removal · Creative templates
- Agoda: Cheap Flights & Hotels 14.38.0Update nowFlight booking · Property messages · Agoda Homes host mode
- File ManagerUpdate nowFTPS connection fix · Performance improvements · File organization tools
- PocketBook reader - EPUB, PDF 5.65.0.39561.releaseUpdate nowCheckout improvements · Expanded LCPL support · High-priority fixes
- QR & Barcode Scanner 3.3.6-LUpdate nowBug fixes · Performance improvements · QR and barcode scanning
- Niagara Launcher ‧ Home Screen 1.16.32Update nowTheme Studio · Live preview · Shared themes
- Battery Charging Animation App 1.5.18Update nowCharging animations · Live wallpapers · Screen customization
- Bible Daily, KJV Bible + Audio 1.39Update nowKnown-issue fixes · KJV Bible reading · Prayer and study tools
- Easy Voice RecorderUpdate nowFull-screen player · Custom skip intervals · Pro recording options
- Speak and Translate Languages 8.1.8Update nowFixes and stability · Voice translation · Photo translation
- Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab 4.2Update nowWhole-photo identification · Location added · Bug fixes
- Widgets OS 18 - Color Widgets 1.12.6Update nowFixes and stability · Photo widgets · Custom colors
- FlixBus: Book Bus Tickets 9.87.0Update nowPerformance improvements · Mobile bus tickets · Live bus tracking
- Local Weather Alerts - Widget 1.7.2Update nowExperience optimization · Bug fix · Weather planning
- Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor 2.382.0Update nowFixes and stability · Photo editing tools · Video creation
- Cake - Learn English & Korean 6.9.3Update nowPerformance improvements · Bug fixes · Real-world language practice
- AlfredCamera Home Security app 2026.21.0Update nowPersonalized detection · Baby-cry alert · Remote camera viewing
- Etsy: Shop from Real People 7.99.0Update nowShop updates · Flash sales · Seller messages
- Holy Quran Offline Reading 2.2.3Check one settingCrash fixes · 30-juz guidance · Purchase fix
- UpFoto - AI Photo Enhancer 1.4.3Update nowFixes and stability · Photo sharpening · Old photo restoration
- GPS+ Maps, Navigation, Traffic 4.0.57Update nowFixes and stability · Offline route planning · Traffic and weather
- Meta Ads Manager 496.2.0.54.107Update nowBug fixes · Performance improvements · Campaign tools
- IQAir AirVisual | Air Quality 7.4.7-1.1Update nowContributor badges · Shareable air views · Atem device guidance
- IPTVUpdate nowBug fixes · Playlist playback · EPG support
- ProCCD - Digital Film Camera 5.1.1Update nowAI cutout · Creator options · Rainbow frame
- Color Widgets, Theme: iWidgets 1.8.4Update nowFixes and stability · Home-screen widgets · Themes and icons
- Photo App - AI Photo Enhancer 1.2.1.0Update nowFootball avatars · AI headshots · Color-pop effects
- AI Logo Maker & Logo Creator 5.6.4Update nowFaster loading · Smoother interactions · Logo design tools
- Google Family Link 2.104.0.2026w41.993639935Update nowSimplified design · Screen time tab · Family controls
- Weather app 7.9Update nowAds fix · Bug fixes · SDK maintenance
- Call Blocker - Block Numbers 3.2.0.1830Update nowGeneral maintenance · Caller identification · Personal blacklist
- PrinterShare Mobile Print 12.25.1Update nowBug fixes · Nearby printing · Remote printing
- OBDocker - OBD2 Car Scanner 3.2.7Update nowBug fixes · Performance improvements · Vehicle diagnostics
- Fever: Events & Tickets 5.248.0Update nowEvent discovery · Ticket tools · City maps
- Airbnb 26.41Update nowFixes and stability · Home search tools · Trip details in one place
- eBoox: ePub PDF e-book Reader 2.64Update nowBug fixes · App optimization · Broad format support
- Adblock Browser: Fast & Secure 3.11.2Update nowChromium 144 integration · Bug fixes · Browser improvements
Each line sums up the developer's update notes; the official Google Play listing has the final word.
Keep your apps current
The simplest way to stay up to date is to let Google Play do it. Three taps turn it on for every app:
- Open Google Play and tap your profile picture at the top right.
- Tap Settings › Network preferences › Auto-update apps.
- Choose Over Wi-Fi only or Over any network, then tap OK. Wi-Fi only is the safer choice on a limited mobile plan; updates simply wait until you're connected.
To keep one app on manual updates, open its listing, tap the three-dot menu at the top right and clear Enable auto update.
About this digest
The GoCompareNow weekly is put together by our editors. Each issue covers one week, carries a byline and comes out on Mondays. We only include apps whose Google Play listing shows a new version that week, so quiet weeks are short.