App recommendation thread
 

Well, I finally got a new phone (mytouch 4g), and i've been app trolling.
Someone asked for a list of apps in the Android thread so I thought I'd make an app thread.

I'd be highly interested in hearing other apps/app ideas you care to recommend. Or if you find something new and spiffy, to let everyone know.

My apps are all Android, so I've added a brief description so you know what the app does.
( I assume most apps have an equivalent on other OSes)


Anyway, stuff I have now:

Things you could find online, but much easier to have a quick app for
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Shopsavvy - scan a barcode, shows you price comparisons with other stores
primospot - shows where you can legally park, and for how long.
Movies - Movie theater listings.


Phone OS tools:
Theft-Aware - an amazing phone security application.
ADWLauncher - new file launcher, nice for customizing desktop and making 'folders' in my 'all programs' folder.
Advanced Task Killer/System - task manager of sorts for Android
Droidwall - firewall. By default I block all apps so rogue apps don't bleed my data plan.
Tasker - an 'If X then Y' program. like, 'if web browsing, turn off screen timeout'.
'If phone powers down, vibrate first so I know about it'. (otherwise it's a silent shutdown)
etc. Very useful.
Terminal Emulator - terminal window. needed for rooting.
Visionary - temp root program.
SetCpu - overclocking/Underclocking program.
Titanium Backup - Always keep a backup!
Wifi File Explorer - copy files to/from your phone via Wifi


Stuff to make the phone easier to use:
Call Confirm - require an extra click to make calls (too easy to accidentally call people otherwise)
Smart Vibrator - have different things (calls, SMS, certain people) vibrate differently.
Battery Indicator - show battery remaining as a %
Current Widget - show amount of current in/out from the phone. Useful for comparing chargers.
Screen Filter - widget to reduce brightness of screen, to save batteries.


Random Tools:
Compass
Barcode Scanner - I see QR codes more and more.
Bubble level - Bubble Level. One neat feature is you can 'lock' it so it remembers the current angle, if you want to 'match' angles elsewhere.
Mobisle notes - notepad/outliner. Good for 'to do' lists with categories/dates/etc
Retro Calculator - since it's hilarious
PDF viewer - adobe acrobat reader - good for user manuals.
gstrings - guitar tuner
Instant Heart rate - it seems to work - uses camera to read pulse. (!!)
GPSlogger - log your tracks - nice for recording hikes.
Google Sky Map / Star Chart - star maps.
Shootme - screencap program
Camscanner - take a picture of something, converts it to pdf. Good for receipts and stuff.
DOF Calculator - Calcuate DOF for camera lenses


Info tools / Reference materials:
First Aid & CPR - FREE first aid manual, with videos! Nice.
U.S. Army Survival guide - hopefully don't need it, but it's free. Interesting reference to keep on you.
Zip code tools - looking up zip codes/area codes
Data Counter widget - shows how much data used so far (I'm on a capped plan)
rawphone - Information about your phone


Widgets I like:
Weather Widget
Sundroid - has widget for sunrise/sunset/phase of moon
No lock - disable lock screen widget.
2G-3G On/off
Power Widget - quickly turn on/off GPS/Bluetooth/Wifi/screen


GPS based stuff:
Places - show 'what to do' around my area


Well, long and full of blahblahblah, but hopefully someone finds it useful.

- Frank

Just downloaded Google Skymap. :toocool:

It's probably pretty obvious, but every Google app is worthy.

<-including Androidify

Awesome Drop is pretty useful if you want to transfer small files from the computer to the phone via wifi. I find big files to take too long to transfer through wireless.

http://labs.dashwire.com/drop

The apps I'm using now: 1. Gtask 2. Poynt 3. Handcent 4. Google Goggles 5.Mint 6.Dolphin HD 7.Ringdroid
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So I guess I'll make my list since I tend to just tell everyone to go to AppBrain and see what's hot over there. Although, I did make a list that got lost in the Android thread. I'll split up the posts cause its gonna be a long one.

For Rooted users:

• AdFree: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Exactly as the name of the app.
• AppWidget Picker: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780828
  Consolidates all of your widgets into categories instead of spreading them out. Doesn't seem to work with the Sense Launcher but should work fine if you're running ADW, Launcher Pro, etc.
• CacheMate: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Cleans your cache that accumulates as you use your phone. Can help speed up the phone when it becomes sluggish. Does somewhat the same thing as CacheCleaner.
• CacheCleaner: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Like above, cleans your cache but you can schedule this one automatically to clean once a day, twice a day, etc.
• PhoneLocator Pro: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Requires Root to turn on the GPS when it is turned off.
• Root Explorer: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Excellent File Manager for root users that allows you to install apks, modify system files and everything on your phone.
• Terminal Emulator: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Allows you to run ADB commands on your phone without having to connect it to a computer. With root, you can run superuser commands.
• Titanium Backup: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  A MUST HAVE for root users who continually change ROMs or for any user in general. Allows you to backup all your apps and their data settings which allows you to easily transfer them if your phone gets wiped, etc. License key is recommended as it automates re-installs.

Non-root apps:

• ADWLauncher Ex: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  This is not the free version as mentioned above. This one has more features and slightly faster than the free version. Awesome home replacement.
• ADW Notifier: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Goes along with the ADWLaunchers free or EX version. It notifies you of the number of texts, missed calls, emails, etc over the app icon.
• AudioManager Widget: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Volume manager that allows you to see all of your volume settings with a widget. The pro version allows you to create profiles which you can select on your desktop.
• Barcode Scanner: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Barcode scanning app that allows you to scan any barcode and compare prices online.
• Beautiful Widgets: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  For non-HTC Sense phones who want the weather widget lookalike. Very customizable and the widgets can be themed.
• Camera 360 Ultimate: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Pretty cool camera effects app. For those interested in LOMO, HDR, and other camera effects.
• Chrome to Phone: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Allows you to send links from the Chrome Browser on your desktop to your phone with a click of a button. I believe there is a Firefox equivalent as well but I haven't used it.
• Documents To Go: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Allows you to edit Microsoft Office 97-07 files.
• Extended Widget Controls: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Create 1x1 to 1x4 PowerControl Widgets with whatever buttons you want and even customize the background, color, etc.
• GasBuddy: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  I think a lot of you guys are already familiar with this one.
• Google Goggles: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Allows you to do take a picture of something and it'll try to match it in the database. Works excellent for art and books. Its pretty iffy on translations although it can do it.
• Google Sky Map: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Star Gazing app. Use this to show off to friends really. lol.
• Home Switcher for Froyo: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  For those with Home Replacement Launchers like ADW, LauncherPro, and others. It allows you to switch between the stock home launcher and whatever other launchers you have installed.
• MIUI Music Player: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=957651
  Pretty cool Music Player replacement that downloads album covers and Lyrics. Its always updating though so you kinda have to track it down on XDA.
• Miren Browser: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  I love this browser. It has replaced the default browser on my phone and its very customizable.
• Pure Calendar Widget: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  For non-HTC Sense users who want a calendar widget that looks similar. He also makes Pure Calendar Grid Widget which is closer to the HTC Sense Calendar widget.
• Screen Filter: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Allows you to dim the brightness of the screen even further than the stock brightness control settings. Excellent for Super AMOLED users where the screen is still bright even at the lowest setting.
• Smart Keyboard Pro: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  My favorite keyboard app. Very customizable including changing the height of the keyboard in portrait and landscape mode. Themes are also availble for it and has a calibration which is excellent.
• Tango: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  For the phones that have a front facing cam. Allows you to make vid calls to other Android and iPhone users. Also works with the back camera but not sure how you would video chat that way.
• Vlingo: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Excellent alternative to Google's Voice search. The InCar mode and safe reador modes are pretty cool. Safe reader will read out any notificaitons that come in to your phone to your speaker or bluetooth headset.
• Google Voice: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Allows you to send out unlimited texts and receive and forward calls to your Google Voice number
• Google Voice Search: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  I think everyone knows what this is.
• WiFi Keyboard: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Allows you to control your phone from a browser with your laptop/pc keyboard. I use it to use my XBox controller and Xpadder since the Galaxy S uses a different bluetooth stack and won't let you use the WiiMote controller.
• WiFi Analyzer: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Helps troubleshoot your wireless router. You can see what channels are best to set your router on to avoid interference.
• XDA: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
  Self explanatory

Here's a pretty cool app Android Central previewed called Wave Launcher. Haven't used it yet but those familiar with WebOS might like this feature. Apparently it works on any screen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkPtz...layer_embedded

You can get it here: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result

Tiny Wings <--- really fun game app.

I only have a few game apps but this one is right up there with, if not better than Angry Birds. Very fun and addicting and only 99 cents.

Audiogalaxy! Lets me have access to stream 34gb of my music library for free!!!!

So the creator of Titanium Backup just released a new awesome app. Haven't used it yet but its called Titanium Media Sync because there's no trial version yet. Hopefully, he'll have a trial version coming out. It syncs whatever folders you choose automatically to the clouds (Dropbox for now only it seems.). So you can lose your phone and won't have to worry about the data that was on it because everything is automatically backed up into the clouds and resynced when you get a new phone. I don't believe it requires root either so that's a plus for people who don't have root.

Buy it here at the intro price before he raises it:

https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result

If you like push to talk feature you can download TKIL, my buddies and I use it, very nice app.
Also im a bit addicted to the game Xconstruct.
Might also try rooting your phone, the sky is the limit with apps after rooting :)

Been browsing some 'post your homepage' threads,
few more I found recently I like:

Keyboard from Android 2.3+ by Steven Lin - nice keyboard substitute.
Very configurable and has toggleable cursor keys.

last call widget
palmary weather pro - my favorite weather widget
widgetsoid - power widget on steroids.
widgetlocker - modify the lock screen
Clockr Evolution - Text clock
Circle Battery Widget

Android just added their in-app billing. Tap Tap Revenge is now out in the market which utilizes the feature to buy tracks for the game:

https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result


A few other games are using it now and should be implemented into other apps in the future.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/a...nnies-are-now/

IP Cam Viewer :thumbsup:

Chod, being in LI too, you gotta have this to check real time traffic on the LIE/GCP.

This thing lets you view all the public access Cams (Traffic/Beach/College also IP Cams) World Wide :what:

I'll one up your IP Cam Viewer and make this suggestion. Web Live Wallpaper:

https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=931740

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3VM...layer_embedded

I think I mentioned it in the Android thread but it got lost in there. Basically, it allows you to set your wallpaper as a webcam stream. It pings the stream however often you want it to.

SPB Shell is now official:

http://market.android.com/details?id=com.spb.shell3d

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVU84...layer_embedded

Costs $15 though. :what: It is 3D accelerated so I don't know. The beta I tried of it worked pretty well and fast. Gonna give this a try.

Pro HDR Camera just got released a few days ago for Android:

https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result

Like the iOS version, this utilizes true HDR when creating HDR effects and it has adjustments to the effects to your liking. The UI could use a little bit of improvement but the pictures come out really well on my Galaxy S running MIUI.

Apparently 3D Home Launchers are the next big thing in the Android world. Here's two 3D Launchers looking for beta testers to try out their launchers:

Regina 3D Launcher

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXhtxecPHr8

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1033035




Claystone Home Screen Replacement

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1032678

Screenshots on their website: http://claystoneinc.com/features/

Google just released an official Google Docs app in the market. Features look pretty awesome and syncs with your GMail account:

Interested in how well that taking a pic and converting it into text works. Would be useful for note taking.

Get it here: https://market.android.com/details?i...roid.apps.docs

More info: http://docs.google.com/support/bin/a...answer=1257518

Great stuff in here. Thanks guys!

There is a really neat app called 'Gentle Alarm' which anyone with a smartphone should check out.

The cool part is you can set a 'pre-alarm' which fires off the alarm at about 1/10th volume, half an hour early. The theory is, it's only loud enough to gently wake you up when you are in a 'light sleep cycle'. If half an hour passes (which is enough time to get in an out of a sleep cycle), then your normal alarm fires off.

Quite amazingly, it works. Actually, I suppose you can emulate this by setting two alarms, but who needs that?

- Frank

The paypal app now allows you to take a picture of a check with your cellphone to deposit it. THAT IS AWESOME.

(The iphone app has apparently done this since november)

- Frank

Wow they figured out how to run Tegra 2 games on non-Tegra 2 devices! Should work on all rooted Android devices.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXxjTpLVeLA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSAJptywT8Q

It also works from PowerVR <--> Qualcomm <--> Tegra 2! That's pretty awesome!


Steps to do this:

You'll need to install Chainfire 3D: https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result

Plugins you can get in the second video: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4P9LEW7P

Load plugins and apply which one you want to use and reboot your phone. Install and play Tegra 2 games! No need to buy a dual core phone for now.


You can read more about this here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1087427

More info and instructions here:

http://droidgamers.com/index.php/fea...there-is-a-way

Nexus One running a Tegra game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvKGG...layer_embedded

Favorite Jailbreak apps:

Lockinfo-teh shiz!
Barrel- makes your springboard transitions awesome
SBrotator - landscape springboard
Adblocker- blocks ads in all apps
cydelete- easy deletion of cydia apps

Amazon Appstore - they give away a free paid app everyday (device must be able to install apps from unknown sources). Free

Slacker/Pandora - customizable internet radio. Free

Fring - video chat (up to four people). Free

ASTRO - file manager, very useful. free version available

FatBooth - take a picture of your friend and make them look fat(er). free

X Construct - fun bridge building game. free version available

Drag Racing - simple but fun racing game. free

Carr Matey (<-not a typo) - drop an 'anchor' where you park and the app helps guide you back to your vehicle using gps. free

NFL Mobile - lets you watch certain games live, as well as highlight clips and etc. free (verizon only)

Could not find Carr Matey in search. There was car mate though...

Fail on my end. It is Carrr Matey (with three Rs :tomato:). I just checked in the market and it was there.

I don't know if I just found it or it just became available, but Google Earth is cool on the phone!

Here's a cool app for people who have a DropBox account called DropSnap:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj3SsBSs9Os

https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result

It uploads any pictures you have to DropBox as soon as you take them.

Here's an app for the people who want to take screenshots but aren't rooted:

https://market.android.com/details?i...otitfullnoroot

Note, you need to connect to a computer after every reboot to enable the app.


http://www.youtube.com/zbbnu1JoyII

^Can't embed the video for some reason but the instructions are above.

Still can't find Carrr Matey. :shrug:

$4.99 ?!?!? :no:

Maybe it is hidden from your phone for some reason.

http://www.lionebra.com/CarrrMatey/download.html <--hopefully this link works for you, there is an option to side load it.

I agree but for the noobs this is the most user-friendly method out there. You can do the same exact thing for free with the Android SDK or root. But for people who don't wanna tinker or read a little, then this is for them.

FYI: Gamevil's Zenonia 3 is free today!

https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result

If you guys like RPG games then you need to check this game out. Fun game and really nicely done.

Dark Google+ app:

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/tea...-inverted.html


Uninstall original first.


Also, Age of Zombies is free today in the Amazon Market. Looks like a great game.