Android Apps I Actually Use on Chrome OS
Android on Chrome OS can be a little janky at times, partly because app developers never planned on a screen that big, and partly because Google still has some work to do. Meanwhile there are some apps I actually use, and you might too.
Termux
I was a fan of the Secure Shell Chrome App until I found out I could have a complete native Linux user space OS, including openSSH. Well done!
Gmail
More responsive than the web app, better offline experience, and the layout is decent for a larger screen. Inbox on the other hand has an awful layout for a Chromebook.
Google Calendar
Much nicer than the website, which hasn't had a meaningful redesign in ages.
Netflix
Has a better user experience on Android and you can download movies to your device.
YouTube
Exactly the same reasons as Netflix.
Slack
Lighter weight and has better notifications on the Android app.
IRCCloud
Purely because it's tedious to sign in to a website and the app keeps me signed in.
Skype
http://web.skype.com totally works, but it's still a website.
Snapseed
Choosing the size of the saved image is buried deep in the settings. Why? Because your friends love getting emails with 50MB base64 encoded attachments, that's why.
AliExpress
You get a discount on most things if you use the app, so I guess use the app?