@nilchak

I think I fall roughly into dan's category as well. Generally, I probably have between 10-20 apps, not including games. Usually, if I don't use an app for a while, it isn't useful, so I get rid of it. That keeps the clutter down. Any apps I do install, I try to use for a couple days. If they don't do what I want/need, I uninstall them. I do have some apps I don't use frequently, but these are generally "utilities" and don't warrant regular use. There are only a couple of these anyway.

Even a the impulse prices, I usually won't buy an app until I'm sure I need/want it, which includes doing other research as necessary. Preferably, I'll use a free/ad/lite version for a bit before I buy a full version. Very few impulse buys.

As far as finding apps:
I haven't found a situation where I needed an app immediately, where 10 minutes to search and find it was an issue. I can't say that as I scroll through a menu list of installed apps, that there are any that I've forgotten what they are for. I may see some that I have not have used for a while (at which point I may uninstall them).

Generally, I find suggestions for apps in forums, blogs, articles, etc. I also end up searching those places as well as the market for things I'm looking for. It is tough to find the gems amid all the others, but keep in mind, my gem may be your trash, and your trash may be my gem.

I'd rather have more choices than fewer. I'd rather do a little research to find that gem rather than have someone else decide what apps are "gems". I guess I just don't see the very plentiful amount of apps as an issue yet.