As an agency that prides itself about staying informed on the forefront of innovative technology, interactive design and social media, we decided to poll the most valuable & knowledgeable resource to which we have access: our team.
The Task
List and describe the mobile applications you find most useful, clever, fun or beautiful.
The Results
In no particular order, find JT’s top 10 mobile apps and why we think they’re beautifully vital to your mobile-existence.
1. SLYDIAL
(Free)
Suggested by Les
This ninja-calling app is great when you want to return a call, but not have to talk to anyone. It lets you sneakily “return a call” by sending your call straight to the recipient’s voicemail. Your secret’s out now, Les.
2. MINT
(Free)
Suggested by Cole, Les
Mint allows you to manage, track and budget using your various financial accounts to keep your money categorized and organized. It can include all accounts, so you can look at income vs. debt. It also ties together bank accounts, credit cards, IRAs, loans and even the value of my house.
3. MOSAIC
(Free)
Suggested by Cole
This app is for making photobooks from your images on your smartphone. Really great for last-minute gifts for loved ones. Mosaic has really thought through every aspect of the user-experience: from easy book creation, simple check-out and even post-purhcase updates (little animations that let you know the book is printing, being shipped and delivered).
4. CLEAR
($1.99)
Suggested by Cole
Clear is designed to help organize lists and to-do’s. It’s very simple, modern in design and very intuitive to use. Great for keeping on top of your day-to-day and fun to use.
5. STARBUCKS
(Free)
Suggested by Sheryl
No need to carry my wallet and can I get my coffee fix. Pay for your coffee from your phone, track your Stars in the rewards program and even send an eGift to a friend.
6. AUTOSTITCH PANORAMA
($1.99)
Suggested by Sheryl
Stich photos together to create beautiful panoramas. Put them together in any arrangement- vertical, horizontal, or mixed. Create better images while maintaining the original image resolution.
7. RDIO
(Free)
Suggested by José
Live-streaming of over 20 million songs. Unlimited listening. 100% advertisement free. A quickly growing music community gives you several resources to tap-into new music genres and find playlists of tastemakers at your fingertips.
8. FLIPBOARD
(Free)
Suggested by José
A “personal magazine,” Flipboard brings all of your social feeds into one, clean and intuitive page-flipping design. Add RSS feeds, social feeds and even publications like the NYT or Vanity Fair.
9. STITCHER RADIO
(Free)
Suggested by Will, Steve
Pulls all of your favorite podcasts into one location. Listen to your favorite news, sports and talk radio, when you want from your smartphone or mobile device.
10. MONTAJ
(Free)
Suggested by Will
“I just started using this, but it’s a super intuitive video editing tool for your phone.” Montaj makes video editing a breeze and with integrated social sharing you can instantly share each mini production with your networks.
11. SOLAR
(Free – at time of article publish)
Suggested by Will
A beautifully designed weather app. Simply beautiful.
12. TED
(Free)
Suggested by Will
Just awesome content. Remarkable people speaking about remarkable topics. Enlightening content, 100% free to the world.
13. GROUPME
(Free)
Suggested by Kristen
“I use this almost everyday with a group of girlfriends all spread out over California & Colorado. It keeps us in touch while being so far from each other. It’s like having an ongoing text chat with a small group of friends. I’m able to post photos, and add my location, regardless of my friends’ smartphone OS or service provider.”
14. TANGO
(Free)
Suggested by Amanda
Tango allows users to keep in contact regardless of phone-type. High-quality video and phone calls, texts, photo and video sharing and even games. A huge social-networking platform, all free with Tango.
15. BANDSINTOWN
(Free)
Suggested by Steve
The easiest way to find live music in your area. Track your favorite artists and discover other touring musicians related to your musical preferences.
16. SONGZA
(Free)
Suggested by Cheryl
“Songza is an app that has playlists for whatever mood you’re in or whatever activity you are up to – crazy beach party, walking the dog, sitting at a coffee shop…It’s pretty cool.”