I don’t have a problem using ADB via the command line every now and again. But between remembering where I put the executable, opening a terminal window, connecting a device, and pasting in the APK ...
F-Droid works perfectly either with or instead of the Play Store.
This free, open-source app can silently update apps in the background.
If you have an Android phone, you'll have access to millions of apps on the Google Play Store. While many of these apps are legitimate, some are fake, and might even install malware on your device.