The world of smart phones has brought a new wave of innovation to the market. The wave which has initiated a plethora of solutions for the users has brought forward exemplary levels of functionality. While the concept and technology behind smart phones is itself very interesting and top notch, the service provided by Apple has made the iPhone rise to the top. With increased user interaction and a service which brings it on another level, iPhone stands out as the best.
The quality control on Apple’s app store is also a bit better then Google’s Play Store. Then there are cases like Snapchat – where the same apps works flawlessly on iPhones but runs terribly on Android devices. The fact that Apple makes both the hardware and the software allows an unparalleled level of functionality for app developers. In other words, there are some things which are easy to do on the iPhone but close to impossible on Android.
The world of the App Store is really big, thus it was impossible to narrow the apps down to 10, but the top 10 applications making rounds as the best of IOS in 2017.
Remente App
The Remente application sets out to assist anyone looking for a decent goal setting, mental development and personality development. The app boasts of a very innovative design, which is packed to the rafters with a variety of educational charts and figures. The application helps you to assess your current situation, and lays down the plan for improvement in the nearby future. Once you start following the prerequisites of the application, you would be getting to know of the various needs for your mental development. Simultaneously once you start adhering to the rules provided by the application, you can initiate rewarding all your good performances. There is a subscription fee for Remente, but that will only be charged once you have checked the app and realized that it is good for working on.
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Pablo App
Are you a photographer looking for the perfect experience editing your photos and videos on your prized iPhone? Then you don’t have to worry as Pablo has you covered. Perhaps the best application on the IOS app store for both novice and experience photo editors and video makers, Pablo gives the users the feasibility to create super cool photos and videos. The app is a perfect buy for all light painting enthusiasts and gives the users the added advantage of having to increase their skill set, without paying a penny.
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Space by Thix App
The end results that you get from the Space by Thix app will depend on how you approach it. If you look at Space as an app that will allow you the feasibility of gathering knowledge regarding the different galaxies present and their functionality; you are indeed mistaken. Space goes a step further to give the users the luxury of creating a galaxy of their own. Space has a very intriguing and interesting work schedule, which makes users enjoy the fun of having to create a galaxy by themselves. Space by Thix is not entirely flawless, as there are some visible flaws, like the presence of very small figures for the planets in your solar system. The flaws are more than compensated by the exemplary user interactivity which is part of the application. Overall, the idea of having a magical solar system of your own within your palm is very magical and places Space by Thix above the rest.
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Complete
c, because you didn’t have it written down somewhere? Well, the hassle of forgetting all the to-do items is about to go away with the presence of the Complete task manager. The Complete application provides the various users with a chance to manage their daily routine more coherently. The application works hand in hand with many other social sites like Facebook, Amazon Alexa and your contacts to gather all your tasks at one interactive place. The application has a cool widget, with the addition of attractive notifications, which are bound to help us with managing our tasks on a daily basis. The layout gets the job done for the user, without giving a hint of being too flashy or complicated. The price tag is a bit on the higher side, but is completely justified considering the assistance that is provided.
Available for: iOS
iA Writer App
The thought of writing on the smart phone is not the first choice on the mind of most of the people. iA writer app goes a long way in helping change that perspective. The application provides a writing tool, which is feasible for all users alike. Furthermore, with the added interactivity of keeping intact of the word count and a decent tool box, iA writer has definitely revolutionized the experience of writing, on the go, on your mobile phone. The night vision mode and other focus-oriented viewing options make the application stand out as perfect. The verdict on the app is that your mobile phone still might not be the go to option, while writing a novel or doing a lengthy task, but if you want to write a quick 100-200 words on the go, iA writer is the app to download for you.
Available for: iPhone & iPad
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Exacto App
Ever had the hassle of having a completely perfect photo of yourself, only to find out that the background is completely out of context and extremely distractive? Well, you don’t have to worry as there are plenty of applications that cater to this problem. While there are many apps that help you in removing the random worrying background Exacto, as its name suggests, is all out accurateness and precision. You can use the available pen tool, to tap out a series of blue points on the image, which scrap the outline. Exacto is available at a feasible price, which justifies the service that it provides.
Available for: iOS
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Kami 2 App
A brilliantly developed color game, Kami 2 app is a recently developed puzzle. The application requires you to pick a color, and dissolve the rest of the colors in the one chosen, with a limited amount of options. The app in itself brings forward a game, which can get a bit tricky, but the game in itself is so brilliantly designed that you are always looking to go up the ladder and outdo your previous efforts. The recent feature in Kami 2 assists you in creating your own puzzle and sharing it with the world for them to enjoy and play.
Available for: iOS
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BritBox App
The BritBox app on the App Store is just what all British dramas, films and documentary fans have been looking for. The application brings forward a plethora of the best work of visual arts produced for the British audience. Furthermore, you will not be requiring any cable or dish connection for the application to run, as it has been created through the understanding of ITV and BBC. The app gives you the luxury of a 7 day free trial, which is followed by a subscription of $7 per month, which is really minimal considering the benefits that can be had.
Available for: iPad, iPhone
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Prisma App
A very famous well known IOS application, Prisma allows the users to turn their everyday photos into a wonderful work of art. The application boasts of a very exemplary user interface and service, which brings forward ease and comfort, to the user, free of cost. The app within the time period of a few seconds, transforms your pictures into a classical work of Picasso. The only criticism regarding Prisma has been on the low-resolution output, which makes the app feasible for screen use only.
Available for: iOS and Android
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Open Road
A lot of people use their phones while driving. Circumnavigating your way across the phone can become a hassle while on the road and can lead to a risky situation. This is where open road, provides the perfect solution. Open Road, gives users the option of creating and managing screens with larger on screen buttons for various actions. Furthermore, there is also a voice mode to limit distractions while driving, and also a parking mode which helps you find your car once you have parked it. Open Day comes with a variety of different car goodies that are deemed to make your car driving experience better.
Available for: iOS
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There are many other great apps on the app store, but these 10 apps show a level of polish and usability that makes them some of the best apps for the iPhone.
The Best 10 iPhone Apps 2013
The Instagram App
The Instagram App is the best in photo sharing
Instagram is probably one of the all-time most popular apps that can be used on the iPhone.
The Instagram app’s obvious popularity stems from its simplicity – and that a picture is worth a thousand words. Share videos and photos with followers and friends across the most used social media programs. Instagram also makes it easy to edit photos with some great photo editing tools.
Price: Free
Download on the AppStore
The Breaking News App
The Breaking News App from the Associated Press
The Associated Press created a mutli-device capable news service app to deliver local news, international and national. The app also has an alert feature for breaking news that can be turned off by preference of the user. It is one of the best looking of the new reader apps and it is also highly customizable. The AP app is very lightweight and processes news stories very quickly.
Price: Free
Available on several devices including: Android, iOS, Blackberry, Windows Phone and Kindle Fire
The Vine App
Why the Vine App? It’s fun and gets some great laughs.
Even though Vine is mostly used to get a laugh out of a friend with a silly six second, looped video, it can also be a great way to send important and serious sound bites. The editing tools are easy to manage and posting to both Facebook and Twitter is intuitive and fast. There is also a sizeable user community that is growing daily.
Price: Get it for Free
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YouTube
Share and watch web videos easily with YouTube.
YouTube used to be a default program on all Apple phones and devices, but at the beginning of 2013 this was changed. Instead, YouTube is a separate application, and the improvements that were made to it are a huge improvement.
This streaming video service, a product of Google, recommends things for you to watch, new channels, subscriptions, and can even link up to your Google+ account, as well as other social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter. It also uses voice recognition software for hands free searching.
Price: Free
Available for: iOS and Android
Candy Crush
Have you experienced the rush of Candy Crush?
Candy Crush has earned its ranking among the most popular and downloaded apps, right up there with Farmville and Angry Birds.
There are constantly updates for this gaming, making it seeming never ending. There are currently over 500 levels available for play.
Candy Crush is similar to the classic Bejeweled game. You swap two pieces of candy and cause them to disappear. With the addition of specialty pieces, there are ways to eliminate multiple pieces at once. As you progress through the levels, they become increasingly more challenging, and different obstacles present themselves.
Price: Free
Available for: iOS, Android, and Facebook
Plants Vs Zombies 2
The zombie apocalypse is in your backyard with Plants Vs Zombies 2.
The creators of Plants vs Zombies have finally come out with a sequel to the popular game. This one has even more levels and creatures, and is packed with mini games. The game play is nearly identical to the original, but with more details to graphics.
Price: Free
Available for: iOS
Badlands
Badlands for iPhone has really detailed graphics.
If you enjoy playing action adventure games on your iPhone, then check out BadLand. This game has graphics that rival many gaming consoles, but you can play on your phone.
It has 60 different levels for single play, and 20 different levels for multiplayer (up to 4 people).
This game appeals to a wide range of gamers, from novice to expert.
Price: $3.99
Available for: iOS
The Room
The Room is a puzzle game with a strategy feel.
Most puzzle games lack any kind of story line or details, but the Room does not fall into that category at all.
You aren’t really given many details on what you are supposed to do, and even less as to why you are doing it; that’s all part of the game!
It’s best to take your time with this one, because once it’s over, it’s over.
Price: $1.99 (iPad), Free (iPhone), and Android ($0.99)
Available for: iPad, iPhone, and Android
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City; now for your smartphone and tablet!
The GTA franchise was popular from the beginning when it came out for the original PlayStation. Now it’s new and improved and available to go wherever you do on your iOS or Android powered device.
The biggest difference from this and the original is that instead of a wired controller, you have touch controls. Many of the levels and story lines are similar to the original, but the graphics are much better.
Price: $4.99
Available for: iOS and Android
Minecraft
Minecraft – not just for PC or XBox.
Minecraft is an addicting building game. Basically, all you do is build things, but you have to find the supplies to do so, and fight a few creatures along the way.
Join up with friends in multiplayer mode, or play by yourself. Your imagination is the the limit for what you can create in this game.
Price: $6.99
Available for: iOS and Android
*If you're not ready to make the plunge and spend $6.99 there's a free version that lets you test things out.
The 10 Best iPhone Apps 2012
Find My iPhone App
This iPhone app helps iOS users to find their phone, iPod, Mac or iPad. It does require that you have two iOs devices and that the iCloud is turned on for both. The app will send a message and force the missing idevice to sound an alarm until the device is located. This occurs even if the device is muted. The best feature of this app is that it will allow you to wipe out the contents of the device remotely should it be permanently lost.
Download on the Appstore
Angry Birds Space Premium
Haven’t had enough of Angry Birds yet? Well, the good news is that Angry Birds Space Premium is another big hit for the franchise. This app includes sixty all new levels and even have some environment modifications like zero gravity and slow motion. The birds also have new powers as they take their battle with the pigs to space..
Download on the Appstore
Where's My Water?
This challenging puzzle game brings great graphics, excellent playability and a lot of awards from some of the most knowledgeable gamers on the planet. The story is simple, there’s an alligator and he wants to take a shower. So, you help Swampy the Alligator by directing water flow through treacherous conditions until it finally gets to him. Updates to the game are free and this also includes any new levels that are created for this app.
Download on the Appstore
Instagram
Instagram for iOS devices is a very popular app that allows uses to share their photos. Not only is the service and the app completely free, but so are the filters that can be applied in real-time, using the app. They also allow for unlimited uploads, but the really great feature with the Instagram app is the built in social networking aspects. This is probably one of the reasons that Facebook bought this company.
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The Draw Something app
The Draw Something app for iPhone and iPad is basically a version of the popular game Pictionary. The game has a built in coin system, thousands of words which are updated frequently and also has a try before you buy version. The popularity of this game comes from the ability to tie into the user’s Facebook profile to share the gaming experience with friends.
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Minecraft – Pocket Edition
Minecraft is an amazingly addictive world building social community that has taken the gaming world by storm. Ever wanted to build your own castle, dungeon or paradise? Minecraft lets you create the world and play in it. The game allows for multiplayer use and the worlds can be saved right to your iPhone. One of the new popular features is the randomization world builder.
Download on the Appstore
Dragon Go!
This iphone app is considered to the behind the scenese coding for Siri. The app recognizes users’ voices. It has the ability to understand natural speech. Another great feature to this app is that it is returns results that are highly accurate.
Download on the Appstore
iHeartRadio
The iHeartRadio app lets you choose from over a thousand live radio stations or even create your own station with your particular musical tastes. This app is beginning to surpass Pandora in its functionality and popularity. The personalization features make iHeartRadio a very unique radio app for the iPhone, iPad and other iOS devices.
Download on the Appstore
iTranslate ~ the free translator
If you have ever watched Star Trek and now want a universal translator of your very own, then this is the iPhone app that can provide that for you. Speak in your native language and have it translated to any of over fifty other languages. Speech to speech translation gives you a clear advantage when traveling to countries where your native language is not predominantly spoken. Voice recognition is available for 16 languages currently but the app supports much more than that for the text translations.
Download on the Appstore
Groupon
If you haven’t yet heard of Groupon, then you need this app. If you have heard of Groupon then you probably already have it installed. You can use this app to find the best deals on restaurants and other local businesses. Not just any discounts, the way that this company has set it up is that you can actually get anywhere from half off to ninety percent off with their great deals. Saving money is the new trend and this iPhone app is the best way to do it.
Download on the Appstore
The 10 Best iPhone Apps 2011
Paper Toss
Paper Toss is the ultimate app for saving the environment. While this app has no intention of saving the environment, the side benefit of the game is you no longer have to use actual paper to make a basket in the trash can. Paper Toss is as simple as it sounds; you take one wadded up piece of paper, aim at the trash and shoot. This app has already been installed over 22 million times.
Download on the Appstore
SmartDating
SmartDating maybe the best iPhone dating app ever made, the app is free and has many features and easy to use. SmartDating app has become very popular very fast and its FREE.
Dragon Dictation
Dragon Dictation uses Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® to give you the ability to translate spoken word into text. Hmm, I wonder how this could help millions of people that have become entirely addicted to texting and social networking? Dragon Dictation let’s you speak email, texts and even status updates for Twitter and Facebook. This is a definite download and an app that you will most likely use on a daily basis.
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EvEx App iPhone
This app gives women a way to include more exercise in their hectic daily lives. Everywhere Exercise (EvEx app) gives photos and instructions on how to perform exercises that can be done anywhere. If you are at the grocery store standing in line or even while at a meeting, you can use EvEx and get the best exercise for that situation. EvEx can be used as a supplement to your personal workout plan or even be used as your workout program
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ShopShop – Shopping List
ShopShop is a great app that you will use every time you go to the grocery store. It’s much more than just a note of what to get, it’s interactive and stores your selections. Once you pick up the bread, cross it off with a swipe of the finger. ShopShop is a really handy app that will get a lot of use on your iPhone.
Download on the Appstore
USA TODAY
USA TODAY
Get your headlines, scores, weather and pictures all in one place with USA TODAY. Find out the latest happenings both locally and nationally. You can even share your fav galleries of photos with your friends using email. If you follow MLB, NFL, NHL or NBA, then add this app to grab your news.
Download on the Appstore
Dictionary.com
Dictionary.com is a great app to have if you play a lot of Words with Friends. Knowledge is power and this app is very knowledgeable about words with over 2 million in the database. You can even get antonyms and synonyms. The same great word information that you are used to getting from Dictionary.com, just in an app.
Download on the Appstore
10,500+ Cool Facts
Use 10,500+ Cool Facts to impress your friends or show up that no-it-all in your life with interesting cool facts. Fun app that is highly popular in the trivia community. 10,500+ Cool Facts is a great way to throw in random information into any conversation or just to make you sound like you are a trivia genius.
Red Laser
Red Laser is a barcode scanner that can read nearly every type of barcode in existence. It reads the barcode you scan in and find that product across the internet so that you can compare prices and find the lowest. You can even send the scanned product through an email to your friends.
PAC-MAN Lite
PAC-MAN Lite
Still popular after all of these years, PAC-MAN Lite lets you chase down glowing dots for points. This is still the same great fun that has been around since the eighties but now as an app. Run around a maze clearing dots as ghosts try to eat you. Turn the tables with a power dot that allows you to fight the ghosts. Good times.
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Words with Friends
Words with Friends is a fun word game that is pretty much the game you already know and love. That game starts with an S and ends with a Crabble. Highly addictive, challenge your friends, pick the ones that can’t spell if you really want to demolish them. Words with Friends Free is a fun turn based diversion that can make a boring day at work something a little more tolerable.
Download on the Appstore