If you own a smartphone then you know what apps are, here are 10 of the best mobile phone apps that everyone should give a try. The list below is far from comprehensive; however it includes some of the most essential apps that at some point everyone will need. The apps might vary slightly from iOS to Android devices, for each of these apps is available for all mobile platforms.

Top 10 Mobile Phone Apps

Find my iPhone/Find My Droid

Depending on the operating system of your mobile phone, the first app that you should install is a phone locator. Should you lose your phone or simply misplace it in your home, using this type of app will allow you or someone else to send a signal to your phone. Your phone will respond with an alarm tone to alert you to its presence. If you have the iPhone app, you will be able to see the location of your iPhone on a map.
iPhone App / Android App

Allway’s loosing you’re Iphone or Android Smartphone? These mobile phone apps help you to locate them wherever they are.

ShopSavvy

Have you ever found yourself in a store, wondering whether you could find a better price on a product somewhere else? If you download the ShopSavvy app available on both Android and iPhone, all you need to do is scan a product’s barcode to find out.
iPhone Version / Android Version

Kayak

Whether you travel frequently for business, or occasionally for pleasure, the Kayak app available on both Android and iPhone, is the perfect way to plan your trip. You can compare flight availability and pricing, book a hotel and even reserve a rental car. And you can do it all from your mobile phone.
iPhone Version / Android Version

Gas Buddy

Gas prices are higher than ever right now. Who wouldn’t want to be alerted to gas prices in the surrounding area, in order to determine the best place to go for the next fill up? This app presents you with a map of nearby fuel stations and it will also tell you the most current prices for gas. Gas Budy is available on both Android and iPhone.
iPhone Version / Android Version

Facebook

Let’s face it. Everyone uses Facebook. And with the mobile Facebook app which is available on both Android and iPhone, it is easier than ever to keep up on your friend’s lives. Never miss an important status update because you walked away from the computer.
iPhone Version / Android Version

Available for both iPhone and Android this is one of the most used mobile phone apps and is the easiest way to keep in touch with friends

Flashlight

Every mobile phone user has tried using the glow of the phone’s screen as a flashlight at some point. Installing the flashlight app which is available on iPhone is a great idea for those times when you just can’t get the key in the door or you need to shine the light on something in your child’s bedroom as he sleeps.
iPhone Version This is a similar Android app Android Flashlight app

Springpad

Available on both Android and iPhone, Springpad is by far the best way to organize all of your to-do lists, your reading list, your wish lists, etc. This app enables mobile phone users to avoid the clunky preinstalled notes applications in favor of an app that keeps everything organized. And Springpad mobile will sync with the Springpad web service so that you never lose another list again.
iPhone Version / Android Version

Dropbox

Smartphone users often find themselves running out of valuable space on their device. Some simply do not have the option of adding external storage, such as SD cards. For this reason, phone users can install the Dropbox app it’s available on Android and iPhone, and provides free storage space with a Dropbox account. The app syncs with the Dropbox service and gives users access to their files from any device with internet access.
iPhone Version / Android Version

Pandora Radio

Are you a radio channel flipper? Do you find that your local stations just don’t seem to play what you want to hear? Well if so, you should create a Pandora account and install this app on your mobile phone. With Pandora, if you have internet access, you can create custom stations that play only the songs and artists that you want to hear.
iPhone Version / Android Version

Gmail

Most people have Gmail accounts, and the native email apps on most smartphones leave a lot to be desired. If you are a Gmail user, you should definitely install this app on your phone.iPhone Version / Android Version


Author: Caitlin Laura is a senior developer with Intelligent Search, a branch of Experian QAS. She enjoys reading and writing about technology. She also enjoys travelling with her husband and two kids.


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