60 Free Apps for both Android and Apple Devices

1. 60 Apps in 60 Minutes
Samantha TerBeest
Adult Services Librarian
Winona Public Library

2. Overview
• Entertainment
• Reading & Listening
• Travel
• Educational
• Other

3. Entertainment

4. Buzzfeed
Apple / Android
Free
• Viral Videos, Images, Links & News

5. CBS Sports
Apple / Android
Free
• Latest News
• Live Coverage
• Track Favorite Teams

6. Economist Espresso
Apple / Android
Free
• Business, finance and politics
• What to lookout for & what it means
• Delivered before breakfast
• 30 Day Free Trial
• $3.99/month subscription

7. Flixster
Apple / Android
Free
• Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
• Social Integration
• Look up show times
• Watch Trailers

8. IMDb
Apple / Android
Free
• Look up Actors/Actresses
• Look up Movies/TV Shows
• Read Bios/Summaries
• Watch Trailers
• More!

9. NYTimes
Apple / Android
Free
• News Articles
• Photos
• Read Offline

10. Slacker Radio
Apple / Android
Free
• Listen to Music / Radio Show Stations
• Skip up to 6 songs

11. Songkick Concerts
Apple / Android
Free
• Inside Scoop on Concerts Near You
• Purchase Tickets

12. Songza
Apple / Android
Free
• Play music based on mood, activity, genre, or
decade

13. Stitcher Radio for Podcasts
Apple / Android
Free
• Podcasts, podcasts, & more podcasts
• Browse by subject
• Create Playlists

14. Reading & Listening

15. Libib
Apple / Android
Free
• Catalog your books, movies, music, & video
games
• Scans barcodes to find item info

16. Instapaper
Apple / Android
Free
• Save Online Articles for Later
• Read Articles Offline

17. Kindle
Apple / Android
Free
• View all of your Kindle Books here
• Read OverDrive Kindle Books here
• Syncs to all devices

18. Shakespeare
Apple / Android
Free
• Shakespeare’s Complete Works
• Searchable
• Glossary
• Add Notes & Highlight
• Study Materials

19. Shelfie
Apple / Android
Free
• Take a Pic of Your Shelf
• Finds books you have in database
• Downloads for free / discount

20. Travel

21. Camera Zoom FX
Apple / Android
Free
• Timer
• Action Shots
• Voice Activation
• More!

22. Foodspotting
Apple / Android
Free
• Find Nearby Food
• Find Out if the Food is Good
• In the mood for a dish, find the closest
location.

23. Expensify
Apple / Android
Free
• Scan your receipts
• Flight Alerts
• Currency Conversions
• Expense Reports

24. GateGuru
Apple / Android
Free
• Navigate Airports
• Anticipate Wait Times
• Find Food

25. Google Translate
Apple / Android
Free
• Translates Written & Spoken Word
• Have Google speak for you

26. Hotwire
Apple / Android
Free
• Car Rentals
• Hotel Search
• Bookings

27. Mapquest
Apple / Android
Free
• Alternative to Google Maps
• Choose 1 of 3 different driving routes
• Bookmark important locations

28. TripIt
Apple / Android
Free
• Create Itineraries
• Manage Confirmations
• Directions
• Sync Calendar

29. Untappd
Apple / Android
Free
• Find new brews & bars nearby
• Find nearby friends
• Find a specific brew nearby

30. Waze
Apple / Android
Free
• Navigation System
• Real-time, community driven updates
• Find preferred routes & commuting time
• Find Cheapest Gas Station

31. Weather Underground
Apple / Android
Free
• Comparative Forecasts
• Interactive Radars
• Crowd Reporting

32. Yelp
Apple / Android
Free
• Find Nearby Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes
• Read Reviews
• Get Directions & Contact Info

33. Educational

34. Adobe Photoshop Express
Apple / Android
Free
• Basic Editing Tools: Crop, Straighten, Rotate,
Flip
• Color Controls: Contrast, Brighten, Sharpen
• More!

35. Asana
Apple / Android
Free
• Record Ideas/Tasks
• Set Reminders
• Sync with Calendar

36. CamScanner
Apple / Android
Free
• Scan any document
• JPEG/PDF format
• Share

37. Coursera
Apple / Android
Free
• Free Online Higher Ed Classes
• Self-Paced or Timed
• Certificates Offered

38. Dropbox
Apple / Android
Free
• Cloud Storage
• Backup Files
• Edit Files
• Share Files

39. Endless Reader
Apple / Android
Free
• Teaches Sight Words
• Uses interactive puzzles
• Demonstrates Word Meanings

40. Gojimo
Apple / Android
Free
• Free Test Prep
• ACT, SAT, & AP

41. Microsoft Word
Apple / Android
Free
• Create, Save, & Edit Word Files
• Same Look & Feel

42. My Study Life
Apple / Android
Free
• Keep track of classes, homework, & exams
• Reminders
• Store Homework in the Cloud
• Teachers – Share Homework Time Table

43. NASA
Apple / Android
Free
• News Stories
• Images
• Video
• Missions/Programs

44. Pixlr
Apple / Android
Free
• Basic Editing
• Change Style
• Make Collage
• More!

45. Pushbullet
Apple / Android
Free
• Send links, photos, documents, & messages
from your phone/tablet to your computer
• Share with others

46. Quizlet
Apple / Android
Free
• Study Games
• Study with Visuals & Audio (for all learning
styles)
• Learn new study techniques
• Create your own flashcards

47. RefME
Apple / Android
Free
• Scan barcode of book
• Search by Book/Article Title
• Copy & Paste URL
• Citation styles including APA, MLA, &
Chicago Style

48. Skype
Apple / Android
Free
• FaceTime Alternative
• Chat
• Video
• Phone calls

49. SugarSync
Apple / Android
Free
• Cloud Storage
• View, Edit, & Share Files
• Backup files
• Offline Viewing

50. SwiftKey Keyboard
Apple / Android
Free
• Easy Thumb Typing
• Smarter Predictions
• Swype Typing
• Customizable Keyboard
• 80 Languages

51. VSCO Cam
Apple / Android
Free
• Photo editor
• Basic editing features
• Share / Sync

52. Wikipedia
Apple / Android
Free
• Offline Viewing
• 20 Million Articles
• 280 Languages

53. Other

54. Cookpad
Apple / Android
Free
• Add Favorite Recipe
• Create Shopping List
• Browse Recipes

55. Cozi
Apple / Android
Free
• Color Coded Family Calendar
• Shopping Lists
• To Do List
• Recipe Recorder

56. Dolphin Browser
Apple / Android
Free
• Alternative browser
• Sonar: Use voice to search, share, &
bookmark
• Flash built in for video & gaming
• Tabbed browsing

57. Food Planner
Apple / Android
Free
• Manage Recipes
• Create Grocery List
• Add Photos to Recipes
• Create Daily & Weekly Meal Plans

58. Johnson & Johnson 7 Minute Workout
Apple / Android
Free
• Beginner – Advanced Workouts
• Some videos 7 Minutes, Some Longer

59. Key Ring
Apple / Android
Free
• Scan in Loyalty, Membership, & Library Cards
• View Weekly Adds
• Create Shopping Lists

60. LastPass
Apple / Android
Free
• Password Saver
• Encrypts Information
• 14 Day Free Trail

61. Map My Fitness
Apple / Android
Free
• Calorie Counter
• Track Mileage
• Select a workout
• Workout Stats

62. Mint
Apple / Android
Free
• Keep Track of Finances
• Create a budget
• Bill Payment Reminders
• Free Credit Score
• Free Financial Advice

63. Opera Mini
Apple / Android
Free
• Bad Service? Works great.
• Super Secure

64. ShopAdvisor
Apple / Android
Free
• View an item’s price history
• Comparison Shop
• Price Alerts

65. ShopSavvy
Apple / Android
Free
• Scan Item Barcode for Lowest Price
• Sales Alerts on Items You Want

66. SleepBot
Apple / Android
Free
• Tracks Your Movements
• Records Your Sounds
• Wake up during lightest part of sleep

67. Strava
Apple / Android
Free
• Running / Cycling
• Beat your best time
• Beat some one else’s time
• Map your route
• Track your pace

68. The End
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