Each AppBrain update keeps getting better and better, leaving the official Android Market in the dark or at least until we see what this market update brings. AppBrain just rolled out version 5.0 of their AppBrain Android app.

So what’s new in 5.0?

• AppBrain widget for your desktop with quick sync
• Fast Web Installer integrated
• App page with related apps
• Write own reviews
• User search
• Facebook single sign on

According to The AppBrain Blog:

It loads very quickly after tapping an app within AppBrain, and allows you to view all interesting information before deciding to go to the market to download an app. It not only shows the familiar thumbs-up thumbs-down reviews from the website (and allows you to post your own!), but also has a tab with the related apps of an app as shown in the two screenshots on the side. Very useful if you’re shopping around for an app and want to know what other similar apps are out there!

The new app page also allows you to really easily share apps with friends directly from your phone. The share button lets you share the app you’re viewing through any sharing app that’s installed on your phone, for instance Facebook or Gmail.

The only bad news is that the Fast Web Installer, which has now been integrated into the AppBrain app, has been disabled by Google in the latest update of the Android Market. Which means the fast web installer feature will soon be extinct. Why was this disabled? No clue. That only leads me to think that Google might just be updating the Android Market with a similar feature soon – let’s hope so because Google I/O was a long time ago.

As an alternative, Appbrain has added the “Fast Sync Widget” which is a simple 1×1 widget that allows syncing your phone to AppBrain possible from your launcher’s home screen.

Download the updated AppBrain app by scanning or clicking the QR Code below:

Source: AppBrain Blog