Phoenix777
Android Enthusiast
the title says it all... and if not then why do I need to join Google+ just to leave a review and compliment developers?
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Can I review apps in Google Play without Google+ account?
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svim
Extreme Android User
Google Play and Google Plus are both just Google services that you access through your Google account. Just like Gmail, Google Photos, Google Drive, etc.
As for leaving a review you need to at least install the app, that doesn't of course stop trollish commenting but it's at least a minimal way to filter random babble.
As for leaving a review you need to at least install the app, that doesn't of course stop trollish commenting but it's at least a minimal way to filter random babble.
Phoenix777
Android Enthusiast
I don't use Google photos or Google Drive or a lot of other Google services which I have disabled on my device. I just wanted to leave some good positive reviews to encourage developers whose apps I have installed and enjoy. What a shame one needs to join Google+ in order to do this.
M
Member 1919122
Guest
Not a big fan of Google? You can customize the settings and turn options on or off. I mainly use it for driving directions and sports scores. But I do see your point on this one.
zuben el genub
Extreme Android User
You can email some of the developers, too. I do.
There are probably A couple million Google+ profiles that were created and never used. No harm in it. I send photos to a private collection there. It's free and all my photos have a URL.
Revenant Ghost
Android Expert
Short answer: nope. You used to be able to review an app on Play Store without a Google+ account, but that was ages ago.
Best way to encourage a Developer? Buy the Pro Key!
Phoenix777
Android Enthusiast
Thanks for your replies! 
Don't get me wrong I do like Google and I think they have some great apps and services however they tend to be a little OTT in trying to force ppl to join some things. Just my opinion.
Don't get me wrong I do like Google and I think they have some great apps and services however they tend to be a little OTT in trying to force ppl to join some things. Just my opinion.Thanks for your replies!
From the moment you create a Gmail account, you have already joined.
Phoenix777
Android Enthusiast
Oh no I haven't! lol Not if you choose to keep your location turned off and not sync anything.From the moment you create a Gmail account, you have already joined.
Google+ is more personal than just having an email account.
Phoenix777
Android Enthusiast
I like this idea! However, Google is nosey lol, and it seems every time I go to the Play Store I am already automatically logged in (Google's doing I guess because I never sign in - it's automatic). So, I don't see how that would work - but it's a great idea.
You didn't sign into your device during set-up? There's a “little" something on your device called Google Services Framework. Google it. Or wait you don't use Google. Baidu it. <---If you don't know what that is then Google it. Wait you don't use Google. Baidu it............
Is my point coming across. Everybody loves to hate them but still use their product. I am not a fan boy. I have the bare minimum on my device in order to use them. But I find it difficult to live without.
Is my point coming across. Everybody loves to hate them but still use their product. I am not a fan boy. I have the bare minimum on my device in order to use them. But I find it difficult to live without.
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Is this the same user that said they would never enable "Unknown Sources". Essentially, use Google products exclusively.
Phoenix777
Android Enthusiast
Lol like I said Before I think Google has a Lot of fantastic apps and services however they are a bit OTT in trying to make ppl join things such as said example