Many users of Android devices wish they could get detailed system information without having to executive multiple taps and touchscreen gestures in the Settings section. Thanks to apps such as Play Store Version, created by German developer Fred Gottz, who goes by Gfred, getting this information is a matter of launching and app; plus, users get to learn even more about their mobile OS.

Depending on where you get the APK from, this app could be named Version for Play Store or Play Store Version-Android. The utility is free to install, but it is supported by ads that are not terribly intrusive; at any rate, the ads are automatically disabled when the device is not connected to the internet.

In essence, Play Store Version will look at the Google Play Services and Android system settings to obtain the version of the Play Store installed in your mobile device. If you have a rooted Android tablet that is not working correctly, there is a chance of the operating system being mismatched to the Play Store, thus causing some apps to be not be displayed or function incorrectly. With the information that this utility provides, you will be able to do some research and update your device accordingly.

With a file size of 3.9 MB, Version for Play Store seems to be unusually large, but there is a reason: The utility shows not only the current Android version but also the SDK it is based on, the release date, and even the high-resolution image that Google chose for the version name and theme. For the resilient Android 4.1.1 KitKat, for example, you get to see a nice background image of the delicious chocolate. Each image is worthy of being used as a background in the home or lock screen, and the app allows you to do this. In other words, Play Store Version is also a nice collection of wallpapers for your Android smartphone, tablet, or streaming box.

While there are many other Android utility apps that display this kind of system information, this one has an extra feature for users who like to tinker with their devices: They can see the age of the system, which means how much time has passed since the OS was reset, modified, upgraded, or rooted.

Pros

• Nice user interface.
• Colorful background images.
• Displays the age of the system.
• Easy to use.

Cons

• File size is larger than expected.
• Contains ads.