iPhone Apps

[Disneybridein2k3]

from the article below:
"Now that there are some 10,000 applications available at the App Store, it makes it much harder for new apps to be discovered, some developers say."

http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1863961,00.html?imw=Y

I read this and thought, "WOW! 10k apps!!!" No wonder it seems so overwhelming when I was trying to figure out which ones were the best.

Thanks in advance to everyone who is giving advise on their fav apps!

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

In the link they break down the top apps by categories too:

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/12/02/apple-announces-top-10-iphone-app-downloads-of-2008/

Top Paid Apps (Overall):

1. Koi Pond
2. Texas Hold’em
3. Moto Chaser
4. Crash Bandicoot: Nitro Kart 3d
5. Super Monkey Ball
6. Cro-Mag Rally
7. Enigmo
8. Pocket Guitar
9. Recorder
10. iBeer

Top 10 Free Downloads (Overall)

1. Pandora Radio
2. Facebook
3. Tap Tap Revenge
4. Shazam
5. Labyrinth Lite Edition
6. Remote
7. Google Earth
8. Lightsaber Unleashed
9. AIM
10. Urbanspoon

 

[Renysmom]

Me new favorite app has been the amazon app. I've been using it Xmas shopping as I can check the price online while in the stores and read reviews about the items in question... I have actually come home and ordered 2 gifts based on the prices I found on Amazon.

 

[JVL1018]

I like the Yahtzee app.
It was $4.99, but so worth it, we were out to dinner on Friday and when my kids were restless-I gave them my iPhone,they played Yahtzee together and were quiet as could be.
I also love my Facebook app and Shazam is pretty cool.

Oh also to keep the kids(okay, and me) entertained, we have Carrie's Dots and Trace is fantastic(and free!).
My son lives the lightsaber one.

ETA Just d/l Word warp. Love it!

 

[Decorated_Dust]

I am one of those losers who doesn't have an iPhone, but my favorite app I've heard of is the "I'm Rich" app. I think it was on a year ago, and went off immediately. It was basically an icon you could have displayed on your iPhone after paying about $1,000 for it. As if havingan iPhone isn't enough of a "look at me" effort (no offense to those of you who do have a iPhone). Not surprisingly, they took it off after a few people buying it by accident.

 

[jewjubean]

I love Wurdle..its soo adicting!!! I think it was $1 to buy but its sure kept me busy!!

 

[OKW Lover]

I love Wurdle..its soo adicting!!! I think it was $1 to buy but its sure kept me busy!!

Hey Bean! My wife is from Lafayette originally. Unfortunately we haven't been there for several years, but her brother still lives there. (And he has an iPhone - just to keep this on-topic.)

 

[teruterubouzu]

I love my iPhone! Here are a few apps I've downloaded in the past couple months.

CameraBag - Processes your photos so they look like you shot them on a Holga, Lomo, or lots of other types of cameras.

Tangram Pro - An addictive little puzzle game.

Ocarina - Turn your iPhone into a musical instrument. Don't believe me? Here are some silly people playing Stairway to Heaven.

Stanza - Well designed ereader app. Very clear text and nice interface.

There are lots of familiar websites that have iphone apps, that are just as useful or better on the iPhone.

Open Table - Same service as you'd find on the web, but location aware. Find reservations near your location or any city you choose. You can even book raglan road without having to talk to a human.

Amazon - Has all of the standard Amazon tools in an iPhone-friendly interface. The "Amazon Remembers" feature is very cool. Snap a photo of just about anything Amazon sells (DVDs, books, coffee filters, whatever) and Amazon's server will recognize what it is and let you order it or saves it for you to remember to order later. There's another app called Snaptell that also offers this image recognition feature.

Joost - Stream movies and TV shows to your phone over a wifi connection. There's something very surreal about watching the Facts of Life on demand on your phone.

 

[Bornteach]

THis may be a silly question, but do you all have the three park maps that are available on the Iphone? I love to look at them when I am missing the mouse.

 

[Michele]

I have them and do the same thing.

 

[GabbyMom]

Kevin have you tried White Noise, or Easy Relax both great relaxation apps.

I love the games Space Monkey, and rinoball. It's the hamster from bolt in his ball rolling to Bolt.

If anyone has a Clear channel station they love you can get it on iheartradio. Google Earth is fun too.

 

[girli565]

I love Bejeweled. It's so addicting and 60% off right now so instead of 4.99 it's 2.99.

 

[rotlex]

Since getting my iPhone a few weeks ago, the App store has become an absolute addiction! My latest find is "TapDefense". It's a desktop, err,eh, phone top tower defense game. It is ssssoooo addicting!

 

[Annette_VA]

Well, since posting the other day, I found out it's just that our "new every 2" thing is up in May - our contract doesn't actually expire until Sept.

However, DH just called Verizon about something else and they said our early termination fee would only be $100 (something about them having to prorate them now?). I can live w/ $100! Need to see if DH can

 

[Renysmom]

Annette -

If it helps you convince DH let him know I drive from Varina to Short Pump everyday and have never lost my signal. Also works really well in Chesterfield. AT&T has Richmond "wired" .

 

[jewjubean]

Hey Bean! My wife is from Lafayette originally. Unfortunately we haven't been there for several years, but her brother still lives there. (And he has an iPhone - just to keep this on-topic.)

Hehe you got you a cajun gal!! When you guys come to town you need to hit me up and we can have a mini dis meet

 

[robind]

THis may be a silly question, but do you all have the three park maps that are available on the Iphone? I love to look at them when I am missing the mouse.

Me too !!!

Annette -

If it helps you convince DH let him know I drive from Varina to Short Pump everyday and have never lost my signal. Also works really well in Chesterfield. AT&T has Richmond "wired" .

I live in that area also, down in Prince George and when I'm not traveling I go back and forth from there to Short Pump area and down to Dinwiddie County and have never dropped a call.

 

[GabbyMom]

They just added an animal kingdom map to the app store. Goes along with the magic kingdom mini guide series.