We picked the most useful utilities apps that every iPhone and iPad should have. From an alarm clock that can be turned off with a wave of your hand to a tracking app that lets you stay in-the-know of where your family members are. Let us know what your favorite app is on our Facebook page!
Skyfire Web Browser - for iPhone
- Optimized browser for flash video viewing
- Over 200,000 sites supported
- Related video content suggestions based on your browsing
- Flash games and flash apps are not supported
Data Usage - for iPhone & iPad
- Real-time monitor of cellular and wi-fi data usage
- Receive alerts when you exceed specified data quota limits
- Set quota limits by month, week, or day
- Works with any carrier and carrier login is unnecessary
Battery Master Pro - for iPhone
- Know the remaining hours and minutes for various activities on your iPhone
- See current battery level
- Alerts you when battery is fully charged
- Adjust battery capacity for most accurate remaining time display
Clock' - for iPad
- Get current weather forecast with matching background images from Flickr
- Easy-to-set alarm clock with several sounds to choose or choose a song from your library
- Automatically share your mood and alarm music on Facebook & Twitter when you stop the alarm
- Set repeat alarms on specific days
Wave Alarm - for iPhone
- Turn off your alarm by waving your hand over your iPhone
- Requires front facing camera
- Real-time weather data included
- 10 alarm sounds to choose from or choose a song from your library
PhoneTap - for iPhone
- Record your outgoing phone calls to any US number
- Share recordings via email
- 20 minutes of recording time; additional airtime available for in-app purchase
- App notifies both parties of the recording at the start of each call
iProjector - for iPad
- Flashlight for your iPad
- Project colors and symbols
- Adjustable brightness
LED Flashlight The Real Flashlight - for iPhone
- Flashlight using the LED flash
- Optimized for reduced battery usage
- Configurable autostart on launch of app
- The maximum brightest light
1Password - for iPhone
- Securely stores your passwords and login information
- Automatically login to websites with a single tap
- Save important credit card info and membership numbers
- AES encryption and auto-lock keeps data safe
- 2-layer defense with unlock code and master password
Stash - for iPhone & iPad
- Secure thousands of your private photos, videos and documents
- Built-in private web browser and download manager
- Create hidden accounts that can be revealed with a secret gesture
- Import & export media with Dropbox
- Transfer wirelessly via Chrome, Safari or Firefox browsers
- Button to instantly hide what you’re doing
SmartTime - for iPhone
- Organizer that integrates tasks and appointments
- Tasks and appointments can be integrated with your Contact List, Calendar and Google Maps
- Call or SMS directly from a task
- View what you need to do and what you have already done
- List style view of your agenda with a floating day line to show what you can fit into your day
Organizer - for iPhone
- Organizer that lets you manage your schedule, to-do list, or notes
- Create diagrams, use emoji, insert pics or maps
- Record and play voice memos
- Enter handwritten notes and freehand drawings
- Optional passcode protection
ShareCal - for iPhone
- Share your calendar events by bumping phones or email
- Share multiple events simultaneously
- Saves events into your Calendar
Teleprompt+ - for iPad
- Professional teleprompter for the iPad with audio & video recording
- Write your script directly in the app or copy/paste from any other iPad app
- Timer display shows estimate, actual and remaining time
- 100 scrolling speeds to choose from
- External display support
- Wireless remote control using a 2nd iOS device
Instapaper - for iPhone & iPad
- Save web pages for offline reading
- Browse articles friends posted on Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr
- Read long emails on the app
- Download up to 500 articles
- Store unlimited articles on the Instapaper website
Printer Pro - for iPad
- Print photos, documents, email attachments, clipboard content and web pages
- Works with many Wi-Fi printers
- Works with any printer attached to your Mac or PC once the free Helper Application is installed
Emergency Radio Free (Police Scanner) - for iPhone
- Access to emergency radio feeds including police, fire, EMS, air traffic and more
- Map view lets you find nearby feeds
- Built-in scanner codes to understand what’s being said
- 1,000s of feeds available from the US and other countries
Life360 Family Locator - for iPhone
- A tracking app that shows you where your family members are
- Shows you what safety points and threats are nearby
- Family members can see when others check-in
- Communicate with group messages or start a VOIP conference call
- Paid service lets you track family members who don’t have smartphones
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