AndroidTapp.com Android App of the Week – Best Android Apps
by Antonio Wells
Apr 6, 2010 12:00 PM –
A cool feature of our Android App Review website users love is the “App of the Week” on the home page. We are dedicating this page to keep a history of all apps we deemed cream of the crop, the big cahoona, top dog, best of the bunch, Best Android Apps… You get the point!
Check out these Android Apps, we’ve included the QR barcode to scan to conveniently buy & download from Google Play.
File Expert HD - an advanced file manager app for Android
Free, $2.99
File Expert HD is an advanced and easy-to-use file manager app with a host of cool features and a smart user interface. Now, there are a number of these kind of apps in the Google Play Store and we have reviewed a few in the past, most notably Solid Explorer, so how does File Expert HD compare? Read on for more… Price: Free and $2.99 for Pro Key Plugin
ROM Toolbox Pro - the 'most powerful app' all Root users must have
Free, (Sale for $2.99) was $4.99
ROM Toolbox Pro is pretty much the most powerful application available in the Google Play Store. If you’re device is rooted, this is absolutely the app to have as it does everything for you. The app works beautifully, is relatively simple to use and comes with so many features and levels of functionality, it’s like a veritable rabbit warren of rooted goodness. Price: Free, $4.99
Snapdragon BatteryGuru (Beta) - takes care of saving precious battery life for you!
Free
Snapdragon BatteryGuru (Beta) is a smart little app created especially for devices that use a Snapdragon processor. This includes (but isn’t limited to) the likes of the Nexus 4, HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4, Droid RAZR MAXX, Droid DNA, Sony Xperia Z, LG Optimus G and Samsung Galaxy S3. For a more exhaustive list check out Qualcomm’s website here. The app works by optimizing your device and making subtle changes to your daily settings to enhance battery life. It’s a free app and if you have a compatible phone, you should definitely try it out! Price: Free
Spelltower - hit iOS word search game Boggles atop Android!
$1.99
Spelltower is a superb new word game that has made its way to Android after success on iOS. Link letters together Boggle-style in a large grid to accumulate the highest score you can. There are five modes of play including a multi-player mode, the game comes with a useful tutorial and features a gorgeously smooth interface that makes it a joy to play. If you’re a wordie, this is most definitely for you! Price: $1.99
MANUGANU - download one of the best new platform runners!
Free
MANUGANU is a platform running game where you control a little adventurous boy to dodge all sorts of dangerous obstacles by jumping, flipping, swinging, sliding, gliding and bashing your way to the finish line unscathed and in record times while collecting blue coins and medallions. This running game differs as it allows you to halt from the continuous run, is it enough to challenge other top games? Let’s find out in the review! Price: Free
Clear Vision 2 - play the stick figure hitman sequel!
Free, $0.99
Clear Vision 2 is the massively playable and expanded sequel to Clear Vision, which we reviewed back in November. Tyler Smith returns in this second chapter of his story- still hunting for his girlfriend one hit at a time. It’s a superbly crafted sniper rifle game that manages to be engaging, emotive and addictive. If you’re familiar with the original (if not, why not?!) then you’ll be familiar with a cleverly animated stickman aesthetic but here the new game is bigger, bolder and even more fun… Price: Free or $0.99 for the full version
Best Android Apps - Curating the Best Apps for You
Free
Introducing our very own app, Best Android Apps, a beautifully designed and curated app guide of top apps. For your convenience apps are sent to you for quick access. There’s plenty of information including pros and cons, full reviews and advice on whether you should download or buy an app. You can build your own favorite apps list, share apps, watch HD videos, it’s tablet optimized and best of all there’s just one click to install apps in Google Play. Download it free on Google Play!
Smart Launcher - customize your Android with simple, clean & functional launcher
Free, ~$3.59
Smart Launcher is a simple, clean and intuitive homescreen replacement app for Android. The most striking thing about Smart Launcher is just how simple it makes using you Android. So, whether you want to cut away a lot of the nuances of your native launcher you have no use for or just want to make your experience as streamlined as possible, this is worth a look. Price: Free or ~$3.59 for the Pro version
Guess The Word - 4 Pics 1 Word. Are you playing this addictive word association phenomenon?!?
Free, optional In-app Purchases
Guess The Word – 4 Pics 1 Word (more commonly known as simply ’4 Pics 1 Word’ and recently renamed ‘Guess The Word – Pics & Words’) is a puzzle game that seems to have the casual-gaming world very excited. Available on both iOS and Android, the game sees you working your way through 150 levels where you have to determine one word from four pictures. It has you thinking carefully about what commonality exists between the images and how to use the letters provided. Some levels are easy, some are quite tricky, but the game itself is both incredibly addictive and wonderfully rewarding. Price: Free, optional In-app Purchases
Simple Organizer Pro - a to do task list, notes and events app all in one
Free, ~$3.20
Simple Organizer Pro is a multifaceted organizer app that incorporates notes, tasks, events, calendar and agenda. Despite its range of features, it maintains a simplistic user interface that’s easy to use and intuitive. If you’re someone who like to stay organised but use several apps where perhaps one could suffice, this is the app for you. Price: Free or ~$3.20 for the Pro version
Defense Zone 2 HD - exhilarating Tower Defense game with excellent graphics, sound & strategy!
Free, $2.99
Defense Zone 2 HD is a blisteringly rendered and action-stuffed tower defense game for Android. While the game system essentially consists of a solid tower-defense model; strategically place towers, with loads of maps, increasingly- tough enemies, three levels of difficulty, tower upgrades and even air strikes, for me it was all about playing such a game with startlingly detailed graphics. Seriously, it’s like playing a TD game using the aerial view of Google Maps… Price: Free and $2.99 for the full version
Eufloria HD – experience this Beautifully Orchestrated Strategy game to grow, colonise, expand & explore
Free Demo, $4.99
You pretty much know that when you open a game for the first time and it suggests you wear headphones that it’s going to be an immersive ‘experience’ rather than ‘just a game’. Well, this is exactly what happens in Eufloria HD and it’s wholly justified. The game is, in short, a beautifully crafted game with subtle, yet important, strategy elements that you really do experience holistically, rather than just casually play. Even shorter, its mobile touch-screen gaming at its utter finest. Price: Free for the demo or $4.99 for the full version
Snapseed
Free
Snapseed is the popular new photo editing app from Nik Software Inc. The application is quite fashionable at the moment for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it was hugely popular on iOS and, if the initial popularity of Instagram and Temple Run are anything to go by, Android users like to snap up apps that have also been popular on Apple’s ecosystem. Secondly, Snapseed was recently purchased by Google and this app was soon released. However, one area where the Google Play Store is heaving with options is photo editing, so how good is Snapseed?
Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour. The Call Of Duty clone for Android, iPhone & iPad!
$6.99, optional In-app Purchases
Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is Gameloft’s newest first-person shooter war combat game for Android & iOS. You cannot go long without referencing it to the Call of Duty console gaming series. Similar to the consoles, this mobile game features breathtakingly realistic 3D graphics, shooting, sniping, weapons, explosions and much more. You can play in ‘Campaign’ mission mode to follows the story of elite soldiers tracking & rescuing world leaders from a menacing terrorist group or play run-and-gun style with endless battles against other players from around the world online in real-time. Read, watch… experience this game review!
Falcon Pro (for Twitter)
$0.99
Falcon Pro (for Twitter) is a gorgeous-looking yet significantly functional Twitter client for Android. If this sounds a little familiar, the app is developed by the same fellow that brought us Falcon for Twitter, a feature-rich homescreen widget. However, this is a full, paid-for and altogether different application that works brilliantly and is chock-full of features. If the widget was never going to be enough for your needs, this is the perfect solution.
Need for Speed Most Wanted
$4.99, plus In-app Purchases
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted is an exhilarating high-octane fast paced run from police racing game for Android and iOS devices. Rip through the streets and complete various goals whether it be to win by maintaining a target average speed, win by a number of seconds or simply coming in first place. It’s social gaming and encourages you to play against friends or unknown foes in multi-player online battle. Unlock and upgrade some of the world’s most exotic and fastest cars. Do you have what it takes to ditch the cops and win?!?
PicShop Photo Editor
Free, $4.75
PicShop Photo Editor is a premium photo editing tool kit with a wide range of features; from filters and effects to contrast tweaks and meme generation functionality, it’s a powerful tool and an essential app for people that take their Android photography seriously.
Angry Birds Star Wars
Free, $2.99, plus in-app purchases
description: Angry Birds Star Wars is where two fantastic universes collide. On the one hand you have the Angry Birds- determined as ever to do-battle with the evil piggies (who we recently saw garner their own adventure in Bad Piggies). On the other you have Star Wars; the Force, light-sabers, Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker- a guy who nearly went to a very bad place with his own sister. Despite being a little disillusioned with the ongoing Angry Birds series in general, I downloaded it immediately. It must have been the Force…
Devil's Attorney
$3.00
Devil’s Attorney is a turn-based strategy battle game with a difference. Instead of the setting being some futuristic Japanese metropolis, or some fantasy land of wizards and heroes, Devil’s Attorney is rooted in a courtroom… in the 1980′s. You are Max McMann, a flamboyant and ambitious lawyer with little moral fibre but certainly a guy who has the gift of the gab. Help your outrageously guilty innocent clients get off in a game chock-full of humour and addictive gameplay.
Granny Smith. Fast-paced, high swinging & insanely additive race to catch an apple thief!
$0.99
Granny Smith loves her apples, after being swiped off the tree by a rascal on skates, she must dust off her blades and race through zany worlds; speeding down hills, somersaulting over obstacles, earning & unlocking powers & characters, throwing baseballs, and even zip-lining cables with her cane to collect her precious fruit and coins to beat the bandit. Brought to you by the makers of fun & popular game Sprinkle, this addictive title does not disappoint. Read more see why you need to fork over that buck to buy this game now!
Rayman Jungle Run – play one of the Best mobile games!
~$2.99
Rayman, a classic gaming hero if ever there was one, has found his way to Android in this new adventure- Rayman Jungle Run. Guide Rayman through level after level of challenging jungle environment, develop new skills, unlock backgrounds and just keep running! Everything about this game drips in quality- from the graphics, the music and the massively addictive gameplay that makes it impossible to put down. If you enjoy platform games this is an absolute must-have.
Slices for Twitter. A new way to use Twitter 'sliced' to your social interests
Free or $4.99 for the Pro version
Slices for Twitter is a new Twitter client available for Android and iOS. Cramming in lots of functionality and new features, it is already picking up lots of fans in Android circles. While it’s probably not yet the finished article, it’s certainly one of the most innovative and slickly designed clients you’ll have ever seen…
Atom Launcher
Free
Atom Launcher is a homescreen replacement app for your Android. Now, we’ve seen lots of launcher in the past, from excellent ones like ADW Launcher Ex, GO Launcher Ex and Apex Launcher, to expensive eye-candy like SPB Shell 3D and TSF Shell Pro. While we all have a much-loved favourite, now perhaps Atom Launcher should be vying for your attention. Available for devices running Android 4.0 and above, I personally think it would be how GO Launcher Ex would be if the GO Dev Team started again from scratch…
Ruzzle
Free, ~$1.99
Ruzzle is a gorgeous, competitive and fast-paced word game where you take on friends or strangers over three rounds of word-finding action. Not a trillion miles away from the likes of Boggle and more than a hint towards Scramble with Friends and Word Weasel, it’s an exciting blend of word discovery goodness and pulsating competition.
Fotor for Android
Free
Fotor is an all-in-one photographic experience that includes camera, HDR camera, editing and collage functionality. As a jack-of-all-trades, it’d be forgiven for not getting some of these elements just right… and yet it does. It’s an app that is simple to use, looks gorgeous and is literally packed with features. Read on and I’ll explain why I’m so excited about it.
Solid Explorer
Free
Solid Explorer is a fully featured file explorer application for your Android device. While most file manager look and feel relatively boring, Solid Explorer provides a richer experience without losing functionality. The app takes on some of the slick ‘Holo’ design principals so looks great as an app to use with Ice Cream Sandwich or Jellybean. Let’s face it, file explorers rarely come along looking this sexy.
DEAD TRIGGER
Free, Plus In-app Purchases
DEAD TRIGGER is an insane first person zombie shooter that makes you double-take whether it is a mobile game and not on a PS3 or Xbox. You’re in a post apocalyptic world where mindless zombies roam the lands and it’s your job to earn cash, find ammo and supplies and shoot your way to safety. Game developers, MADFINGER Games, really shines in the 3D graphics department, but there’s a few quirks in the game that may put some off. Explore this in-depth app review of DEAD TRIGGER with me to see exactly why and make your own decision!
Tasker
Free to Try, ~$6.49
Tasker is a hugely powerful profile creator for your Android device. Create all manner of settings based on several conditions and factors. From ensuring your phone is silent while you are asleep to getting your device to smartly switch to Navigation mode as soon as you jump in your car, Tasker makes your Android even smarter.
Springpad
Free
Springpad is a smart notebook app that lets you collate and access all manner of content in a variety of different ways. From taking a picture with your phone and adding it to your photography notebook to finding the perfect pair of jeans online and saving the URL to a shopping notebook, the multi-platform app lets you save virtual content easily and conveniently.
Spoing
Free, ~$1.22
Spoing is a physics-based puzzle adventure that is available on both Android and iOS. Help Spoing retrieve his people’s rainbow diamonds from a mysterious enemy in a graphically impressive trampoline quest. The game boasts great visuals, good sound, challenging and addictive gameplay- what more could you want?
Cerberus anti theft
Free Trial, $3.75
Cerberus anti theft is a powerful and fully-featured app that helps you get back a lost or stolen device. The tools contained in the app are pretty incredible and help to give you a genuine feeling of control, even if your expensive smartphone has disappeared. It’s an app that you’ll never want to actually use, but you’ll be glad it’s there if you need it.
Desktop VisualizeR
Free
Desktop VisualizeR, for the uninitiated, is a tool which allows you to create customised shortcuts on your Android homescreen. It comes with a variety of widget sizes and options. If you’re into tinkering with the look and feel of your Android experience, this is definitely one to check out, if you haven’t already.
Munch Time
~$0.99
Munch Time is a platform-based physics puzzler that looks superb, is easy to play and is massively addictive. Quite similar to games like Cut the Rope and Treemaker (perhaps even a blend of both), Munch Time will delight fans of the genre and become the next big addiction for many.
Radiant Defense
Free, Plus Optional In-app Purchases
Radiant Defense is a cute and mesmerizingly beautiful tower defense game from the same developers that brought you Radiant HD, EVAC HD and Robotek. Absorbing and challenging gameplay, easy controls and a high addiction factor compliment the stunning graphics. If you’re a fan of tower defense, then be sure to try this.
Kaiten Email
$4.99
Kaiten Email is an advanced email client for Android. Based on the award-winning K-9, Kaiten has been completely redesigned to look gorgeous on your tablet. (It looks pretty snazzy on your phone too.)
Draw Something
Free, $0.99
Draw Something is like Pictionary meets Hangman classic games! It is a turn-based drawing game where you try to guess a friend’s or random opponent’s drawing to earn coins used to purchase advances within the game. Whether you have friends on the platform or not, it works across Android and iOS so there’s sure to be plenty to strike an addictive match with.
Handy Scanner
Free, $3.99
Handy Scanner is a slick and professional document scanner and PDF creator for Android. Using either your camera or existing gallery files, it’s simple to edit, create and export high quality PDF files. Whether you want to de-clutter your home office, send a printed document over the Internet or simply create backups for your existing documents, Handy Scanner is the perfect solution.
Save My Telly – check out one of the Best physics-based games… Totally Addictive!
$0.99
Save My Telly is like a physics-based mixture of the games Angry Birds meets Apparatus but the goal is to save your “Telly”. In this game the former resembles the protective structures you must build and the latter represents the creative methods you must implore to protect them. As various elements attack you must protect your television from the likes of wind, rain, earthquakes, meteors, grasshoppers, aliens at all cost! Let’s jump into the unique title.
1Weather
Free, plus an in-app purchase of $1.99 to remove ads
1Weather is a beautifully presented weather forecast application for Android. Featuring a slick interactive user interface, a cool widget, eight pages of information and gorgeous animations; 1Weather is quickly becoming one of the most popular weather apps available. Currently one of the featured apps in the Google Play Store, and free, it’s definitely worth a look.
Monster Shooter
Free, In-app Purchases
Monster Shooter is a deliciously deranged arcade shoot-em-up where you have to blast various monster-kind to gloppy chunks. Self described as “hand-drawn 2D ultra violence” it depicts complete carnage from the word ‘go’. Easy to play and wholly immersive it’s arguably one of the very best free games available on the Android Market.
Osmos HD
Free Demo, $0.99
Osmos HD is a scintillating and beautiful arcade game on Android & iOS. You control a ‘mote’, a stellar particle that you must grow as big as possible. To do so you need to collide with smaller particles and absorb them. Backed by a rich and mesmeric stereo soundtrack, it’s a game that simply has to be experienced…
Word Weasel
Free
Word Weasel is a cut-throat and blisteringly fast word game for Android. Play against loads of competitive online players in a constant flow of boggle-at-gunpoint gameplay. Build your scores as you play over and over again. Pop goes the weasel never sounded so sinister…
Jelly Defense
$2.99
Jelly Defense is a tower defense game playable on Android, iOS and Mac. Featuring a great story of these cuddly abstract jellies who lived in harmony on an exotic Rhino-shaped planet until Kiwi Halvas invaded. Now the creatures must resist and defend their precious green crystals. Offering console quality 3D graphics, hours of fun & addictive gameplay, we’re delving deep into the game and will show you how to play in our app review.
ClockworkMod Tether (no root)
Free 14 Day Trial, $4.99
ClockworkMod Tether (no root) is an essential app that allows you to tether your phone’s Internet connection to your laptop, you can ditch having to pay carrier “Mobile Hotspot” fees, even goes virtually undetected by most wireless carriers, and it doesn’t require you to root your phone. Easy to setup and easy use, lets get into the review!
Apparatus
Free, ~$2.45
Apparatus is a beautifully designed physics game. Use a variety of objects to get the marble into the bucket. Incredibly challenging, you need to have an acute eye for physics and engineering to do well, but it makes for a highly addictive and compulsive gameplay. The graphics are flawlessly smooth- in all honesty they almost look real. Definitely check this one out if you haven’t already, but read on for a bit more info first!
Quickoffice Pro
Free, $14.99 (in AndroidTapp Store), $19.99
Quickoffice Pro is a professional grade Microsoft Office application for Android. Import, view, create, edit and export Presentation, Word Processor and Spreadsheet documents. The app also lets you view PDF documents while on the go. Highly intuitive and including a slew of useful features, Quickoffice Pro is a truly superb app and prefect if you spend time using office documents.
Share Android App Review
WeatherPro
$2.99, $3.99 for WeatherPro HD for Tablets
WeatherPro is a highly detailed weather and forecast application for Android. With extensive forecast information for over two million locations worldwide, the ability to view radar and satellite images for the U.S., U.K. and most of Europe with detailed seven day forecasts available by 3-hourly intervals, WeatherPro is arguably the most comprehensive weather app available in the Android Market.
EasyMoney 1.0
30 day Trial, $9.95 Full (Available in AndroidTapp Store!)
EasyMoney 1.0 is a polished budgeting and personal finance app on Android. Boasting loads of features and the ability to closely and carefully monitor your own personal transaction, the app is also easy to use and has a sleek UI. If you need some Android assistance in managing your money (and let’s face it, in this economic climate it’s perhaps a good idea) this is a great place to begin better financial management.
Share Android App Review
MyPhoneExplorer Client
Free
MyPhoneExplorer Client. Efficient management-software to control your phone through PC. MyPhoneExplorer is a powerful phone management software for your Desktop PC. Some features includes syncing your phone with Outlook, Thunderbird, Sunbird, Lotus Notes, Tobit David, Windows Contacts, Windows Calendar. Manage your SMS, Call lists, Apps, Files, Handle Calls, and Create Backups. Connection via WiFi, USB-Cable or Bluetooth. This is the client which is needed for your phone, you’ll also need the desktop software which can be downloaded at www.fjsoft.at.
Actions Pro
$4.67
Actions Pro is a massively comprehensive profile creation tool for Android. Highly functional and user-friendly, Actions lets you create custom profiles based on a wide variety of factors. Effected actions are also incredibly varied- giving you more control than ever on your phone. Actions goes far beyond simply being able to make your device go onto silent while you’re sleeping- it’s an incredibly powerful tool that is essential for people with busy lifestyles.
Share Android App Review
Sentinel 3: Homeworld
$2.99
Sentinel 3: Homeworld is a jaw-droppingly visceral gaming experience on Android. It’s firmly in the tower defense genre but the mesmerising graphics are dense gameplay make it a truly exceptional title. The latest in the Sentinel series, the game was part of the Android 10 Billion download sale. If you’re a fan of tower defense, Sentinel 3: Homeworld might be the most vivid and stunning you’ll have seen.
Any.DO
Free
Any.DO is a cool multi-platform GTD (get things done) to-do list manager that is quite simply awesome. I am a massive fan of productivity apps and have tried plenty of them on Android. GTD apps on Android go from the brilliantly detailed project management-style tools such as Due Today to the infinitely simple Do It (Tomorrow). While I have found myself loving both of these and finding each superb in their own way, I always felt one was a little too complex for my level of use and one way a bit too simple. Step forward Any.DO…
AirDroid
Free
AirDroid is an already massively popular Android management application that lets you control your device via your web browser. Incredibly easy to set up, it is a powerful and useful tool for managing content on your Android. You can view pictures, send and receive SMS text messages, install and remove apps, manage contacts in addition to a whole lot more. Very powerful and intuitive, AirDroid is also free!
NodeBeat
$0.99
NodeBeat is an extremely cool music app that is a clever twist on the traditionally linear sound generation titles available in the Android Market. Instead of completing a kind of streaming grid of sound effects, the music is generated by a pulse emanating from various Nodes. Add Nodes to create differing sounds, beats, bass, rhythms and so on. Looks incredible, sounds incredible so definitely worth a look…
Wind-Up Knight
Free, In-Game Purchases
Wind-Up Knight is a 3D scrolling platform game for Android. Boasting lush graphics, challenging gameplay and various items to buy and accumulate in-game to make your quest possible, it’s a superb game and loads of fun. There is a rather steep learning curve as you progress through the game but it’s very immersive and hugely enjoyable.
RLW Live Wallpaper Pro
Free, $0.99
RLW Live Wallpaper is a highly configurable and fantastic looking live wallpaper for Android. It lets you create beautifully intricate and colorful circles that rotate on your screen behind your apps, shortcuts and widgets. For Android users who like brilliant live wallpapers, this is something you really should take a look at.
Extensive Notes
Free, $1.99
Extensive Notes. Notepad app with so many features, it’s bordering on insanity.
Muffin Knight
Free, $1.99
Muffin Knight is a highly addictive, witty, beautiful and challenging platform game available on Android. Collect muffins as you race around gorgeous ‘almost’ 3D scenery, shoot a variety of baddies from pigs, goats, sheep, bats and turtles as well as bosses and flying baddies! A brilliant title, Muffin Knight is perhaps one of the very best games available on the platform.
DeskSMS
Free 14 day trial, $4.99/year
DeskSMS lets you text from your phone number via your Gmail, Gtalk, or browser! DeskSMS forwards your text (and MMS!) messages to your GMail, Google Chat, and DeskSMS Chrome extension! And if you reply back, the recipient gets a text from your number! You can use your favorite IM client (Beejive, Trillian, etc.) or email client to send text messages from your phone number! Download DeskSMS on your phone, and then use your an IM or email client from your PC or tablet to send text messages!
Wave Launcher
$1.99
Wave Launcher is a cool and unique way to launch apps. Whether you want to launch your email from the middle of a news application, or your Twitter while in the middle of Angry Birds, Wave Launcher lets you do it smoothly and easily. Unlike any other form of launcher I’ve seen on the Android Market, Wave Launcher is a superb gesture-controlled navigation tool that posits short-cuts to any app you like, from any screen.
Smart Keyboard Pro
Free, ~$2.69
Smart Keyboard Pro is a highly customizable keyboard replacement for Android. The app is skinnable, comes with a wide variety of options and downloadable languages and lets you edit the layout of the keyboard itself. In light of the recent disappearance from the Android Market of another popular keyboard app- Better Keyboard 8, this might be just a great substitute.
GroupMe
Free
GroupMe. Start a group, add your friends, and we’ll give you a free phone number for it. GroupMe is the easiest way to start conversations and keep in touch with your real life network. It’s totally free, and it works on every phone. With apps for Android, iPhone, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone 7, as well as full support via SMS*, you can connect with anyone you know at any time.
Reckless Getaway
$2.99
Reckless Getaway is a fast-paced and highly explosive racer. Offering 2 modes and 16 levels (with more to come), the game is as breathless and adrenaline pumping as you can get on Android. Rich graphics, deeply immersive, insanely additive gameplay, superb sound and simple controls make Reckless Getaway a top gaming experience. With games like Raging Thunder, Raging Thunder 2 and Wave Blazer, I’d suggest the developer Polarbit know their way to develop a good racing game and this new title doesn’t disappoint.
CNBC Real-Time for Android
Free
CNBC Real-Time for Android – real-time stock quotes, watchlists, news, videos & more. The CNBC Real-Time App for Android gives you free access to real-time stock quotes – before, during and after market hours, directly from both the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Marketplace. Additionally, you will get CNBC breaking news alerts, top news stories & analysis, and access to the latest CNBC business video clips, CEO interviews and market updates via CNBC video-on-demand. The CNBC Real-Time App allows you to create and track your favorite company stocks live, in real-time and interact with a custom CNBC Ticker.
Classic Notes – Notepad, ToDo
Free, $1.99
Classic Notes – Notepad, ToDo. Minimal and Efficient. Have you ever wanted a magical notepad that could do anything you asked it to? Have you ever wanted to be able to have a legal memo pad, pocket translator, mortgage calculator, dictionary, thesaurus, conversion calculator, and music information manager all in one? If so classic notes is the application for you! Classic Notes is a magical notepad that can do all of these things and more. Classic Notes comes in a minimalistic style to make doing work, both attractive and fun and is loaded with options to make this application one productivity tool that you might not know you can’t live without.
Alchemy Genetics
Free, ~$1.42
Alchemy Genetics. Combine different animals to create new species. Start with 4 and go up to 500, from obvious to unlikely to bizarre combinations. Play, enjoy and remember: this game was made for laughs! No animals were hurt. Learn more about amazing animals by clicking the Wikipedia logo on the animal info page!
UberMusic
$3.49
UberMusic is a beautiful and highly customizable music player for Android. You can change the entire user interface by applying skins, which you can find on the market by searching for “UberMusic Skin”.
PicSay Pro
$4.29
PicSay Pro – Photo Editor. Award winning photo editor with all the tools you need to spice up your pictures. Sharpen, remove red eye, crop & straighten, distort, insert cutouts of other pictures, paint, make color splash out of black-and-white pictures, add text, word balloons, apply effects like Cross Process, Lomo, Vignette, faux HDR, Tilt-shift, Pencil Sketch, and much more. New, initial Xoom Honeycomb Tablet support, Gritty and Redscale filter, and new mouth stickers!
Spotify
Free Application, $9.99 for Monthly Subscription to Service
Spotify brings millions of tracks to Android. Your music is always with you. Spotify opens up your Android to a world of music. Take your existing Spotify playlists with you on the go – listen to them during your commute, in the gym or on a flight. With ‘Offline mode’ you can listen even when no connection is available. Wirelessly sync your local files to your phone to merge your catalogue with ours, no cables required! Download and get started directly from your mobile.
Fieldrunners HD
$2.99
Fieldrunners HD is a superb award winning tower defense game now on Android after colossal popularity on the iPhone, PSP and DSI platforms. Gorgeous high-definition graphics compliment the brilliant gameplay and 400 action packed levels of complete destructive mayhem. Recently available for free as Amazon’s App of the Day, Fieldrunners HD is a premium Android game that demands attention.
Cut the Rope
Free (at GetJar), $0.99
Cut the Rope. The little monster Om Nom is hungry and the only thing standing between him and a full belly is you – that is your help cutting the ropes that hold the candy he wants. Swipe your finger across the ropes to release the delicious bundles into his mouth. But don’t forget to collect the stars and break the bubbles along the way – easier said than done when enemies and obstacles await!
GO Launcher EX
Free
Go Launcher EX is a home replacement app from Go Launcher Dev Team. Unless you are very new to Android, you’ll probably be aware of this home launcher. The app entirely replaces your native launcher, whether that be HTC’s Sense, Motoblur, the original Froyo and Gingerbread Android launchers or other manufacturer created homescreens. The app is completely free to download and is similar to LauncherPro and the recently reviewed by AndroidTapp ADW Launcher EX.
Thumb Keyboard (Phone/Tablet)
~$2.50
Thumb Keyboard (Phone/Tablet) is a flexible keyboard that introduces a revolutionary and innovative “split” layout for Tablets and Phones. A layout that makes thumb-typing easier, more natural and more comfortable. Besides that it is also a standard keyboard with many features one will not find on a regular keyboard.
Pocket Casts
~$2.82
Pocket Casts. Podcast listening finally made easier. Stay up to date with all the latest podcasts (or netcasts if you’re Leo) with one easy to use app. Simply add your favourite podcasts, and you’ll be able to stream or download new episodes as they become available.
Feedly
Free
Feedly is a fresh, bright RSS reader that integrates smoothly with Google Reader and comes with a host of settings, functions and options. There is also a Google Chrome application for syncing your RSS experiences between your phone and computer. The app comes with a funky widget too, so you can get your feeds direct to your homescreen.
Riptide GP
Free Demo, $6.99 Full
Riptide GP is the first ever console-quality water racing game for mobile, created by Vector Unit, the developers of Xbox 360 hit Hydro Thunder Hurricane, exclusively for Tegra devices. Rev up your supercharged jet ski and take a wild ride through twisting canals and rivers, futuristic cityscapes, and mysterious research facilities. Skill, stunts, and speed will be your best allies as you grab massive air off huge waves, kick out death-defying tricks, and boost your jet ski to victory across a dynamic, ever-changing torrent of foam and spray.
Noom Weight Loss
Free
Noom Weight Loss a full-featured application that helps you achieve your weight loss goals. By combining the ability to track your exercise, food, and goals in one easy-to-use package you are sure to achieve your weight loss dreams.
Plants vs. Zombies
~$2.99
Plants vs. Zombies. Get ready to soil your plants! The hit PopCap® game comes to Android at last. Forget shotguns, flamethrowers, and cricket bats. A well-tended garden is your best defense against a rampaging horde of undead. Keep the zombies at bay with an array of deadly plants and well-aimed lawnmowers. With Plants vs. Zombies, the fun never dies!
ADWLauncher EX
~$3.30
ADWLauncher EX is a fully customizable home replacement for your Android device. It offers many highly customizable settings, customizations, and effects to make your Android device yours.
Taptu
Free
Taptu is a clever social news feed reader. Get the latest on your interests in one place.You can discover Topics and sources from our StreamStore or add any RSS feed from the web.
HexDefense
Free, $1.49
HexDefense. Explosive graphics and sound! The arcade intensity of tower defense on Android. Navigate fifteen challenging levels, building and upgrading towers to create mazes that leave enemy creeps marching to their death! With explosive OpenGL-based graphics and 3D stereo sound, HexDefense brings the arcade intensity of tower defense to Android like never before. Watch creeps explode and rockets fly across the hexagonal playing field as you defend your home tile against wave after wave of attackers. The game is fast and intense–easy to play, but very tough to master!
Pulse News Reader
Free, $1.49
Pulse News Reader. A beautiful application that makes browsing news from websites and social networks fun and engaging. Pulse takes your favorite websites (including Facebook) and transforms them into a colorful and interactive mosaic. Tap on an article, and you will see a clean and elegant view of the story. Sharing a story via Facebook, Twitter or email is as easy as two taps. Pulse has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, BusinessWeek, Techcrunch and more. Experience Pulse today – you will never look at news the same way again.
Lookout Mobile Security
Free
Lookout Mobile Security. Features: AntiVirus; Blocks viruses & malware, Scans memory card to stop viruses from phone to PC, Ad free! Backs ups Contacts, photos, call history, Access data online, Missing Device, Locates phone on map, Activates loud alarm.
Movie Stream
~6.01
Movie Stream, finally watch movies directly on your Android device. From the developers of TV Shows Stream finally arrives: Movie Stream. The application searches over the Internet for hundreds of Movie links capable to be played directly on your device, with full screen support using Megavideo and other hosting services. The search results are shown in a intuitive and easy to use interface.
Shush! Ringer Restorer
Free
Shush! Ringer Restorer. Ever miss an important call because you left your phone on silent? Shush helps resolve that issue! It’s activated when you silence your ringer using the volume buttons. You don’t need to remember a special app! Once your ringer is off, it asks you how long to stay silent. Never miss another important call. Great for class, the office, movies and sleep.
Amazon MP3
Free
The Amazon MP3 app for Android now includes both the Amazon MP3 store and Amazon Cloud Player (US-only). Shop for music and play music stored on your Android device. In the US version, play or download music stored in Amazon Cloud Drive. (UK version) Play not only Amazon MP3 purchases but also other music stored on your device.
WordPress
Free
WordPress for Android is an Open Source app that empowers you to write new posts, edit content, and manage comments with built-in notifications. Download it now and get blogging in no time. WordPress for Android supports both WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress (2.7 or higher) blogs.
Guerrilla Bob
$2.99
Guerrilla Bob. The hit iOS Shooter is now available on your Android device! Guerrilla Bob offers stunning visuals, cross-platform multiplayer, an arsenal of kick-ass weaponry, unique enemies, explosive ammunition and non-stop humor.
PlayOn Mobile
Free App, Service Fee $39.99/year, One Time Fee $79.99
PlayOn Mobile. Hulu, Netflix Instant Queue*, Comedy Central, MLB.tv*, CNN, CBS, ESPN, ESPN3, TV.com, SpikeTV, The Ultimate Fighter, Amazon VOD, TBS, BET, Adult Swim, Oprah Winfrey Network, Nick, PBS, PBS Kids, MTV, Vevo, and many more. Now you can watch the online content from all of these channels on your Android Phone.
PowerAMP Music Player
Free, $4.99
PowerAMP Music Player. PowerAMP is a powerful music player for Android. Key Features: Plays mp3, mp4/m4a* (including alac), ogg*, wma*, flac, wav, ape, wv, tta (* some files may require NEON support) 10 band graphical equalizer for all supported formats, presets Separate Bass and Treble adjucement Plays songs from folders and from system media library Downloads missing album art
Wordfeud
Free, ~$3.31
Wordfeud. A fun multiplayer word game. Who can make the highest scoring words? Ad free version of Wordfeud. Play with friends or random opponents. Participate in up to 30 games simultaneously. Push notifications. English, Dutch, Scandinavian dictionaries. Plus Chat feature. Important: if you’re updating and have a device running Android 1.6, uninstall the previous version first.
TV Shows Stream
Free, ~$3.97
TV Shows Stream. Finally watch FULL TV-Shows direct in your Android device! READ FULL DESCRIPTION and TRY LITE VERSION before buying! Finally watch FULL TV Shows directly on your Android device! On the same line of apps like Droid Streamer Pro, Full TV Episodes and others reaches TV Shows Stream: The application searchs over internet for hundreds of tv-shows episode links capables to be played directly on your device, with full screen support using megavideo and other hosting services. The search results are shown in a intuitive and easy to use interface. Requires Android 2.2+ and Adobe Flash Player.
Epicurious Recipe App
Free
description: Epicurious Recipe App. This app from award-winning food site Epicurious.com includes over 28,000 delicious, professionally tested and created recipes from renowned magazines such as Gourmet and Bon Appétit, popular cookbooks, top chefs, and leading restaurants. Features a home screen “Recipe of the Day” widget and voice search.
Tank Hero
Free
Tank Hero. Fast paced 3D tank action on your Android phone. Take out your enemies with cannons, heat seekers, and howitzers. Battle against cunning enemies and become the Tank Hero! FEATURES: OpenGL 3D graphics, Campaign and Survival game modes with 40 levels each, 4 weapons to choose from, 5 types of AI tanks to fight against, Multi-touch and trackball control schemes, MORE LEVELS, WEAPONS, AND FEATURES COMING SOON! NOTES: High end Android device required (Nexus One, Droid, Samsung Galaxy, etc). HTC Wildfire IS NOT supported.
Kindle for Android
Free
Kindle for Android. Read more than 620,000* Kindle books on your Android phone including thousands of free books. No Kindle required. Automatically synchronizes your last page read between devices with Amazon Whispersync. Adjust the text size, color mode, or brightness. *If you are a non-US customer, book availability may vary.
Pocket Legends
Free
Pocket Legends is a Massive Multiplayer Online game that allows you to choose your character, pursue quests, upgrade your stats, and discover the Pocket Legends world with thousands of other players online!
Audible for Android
Free
Audible for Android. Audible, the premier provider of digital audiobooks, is now available for Android. This free app features the most comprehensive audiobook experience ever! We’ve included 7 excerpts from some of our favorite authors to get you started. Fully supports: Audible.com, Audible.co.uk, and Audible.de
Dropbox
Free
The Dropbox Android application syncs mobile device online and to your other computers. Now you can browse the files in your Dropbox folder from anywhere! Share links to files with your friends, save photos and video from your camera to your computers, and even open files using any of your favorite Android apps.
Music Downloader Pro
Free
A tool to help you search and download mp3 music using public search engine. Features: search, preview, download or play and delete MP3′s. Set as ringtone, alarm, or notification. WIFI IS PREFERRED.
Skyfire Mobile Browser
Free
Skyfire Mobile Browser has deeper Facebook integration to share stories and plays Flash video for Android 2.1 and lower phones
Mint.com Personal Finance
Free
Mint Personal Finance is great for keeping track of your personal finance. Syncs to your online Mint.com account, equipped with alerts, reminders and better spending recommendations
Tango Video Calls
Free
Tango Video Calls allows you to video call (picture-in-picture style) Android and iPhone users free over cellular networks and Wi-Fi!
Vlingo: Words to Actions
Free
Vlingo: Words to Actions allows you to speak your text, email, search for restaurants and more by voice. It can read your text and emails to you. Plus it can all be done by voice without touching your phone… great while driving!
Angry Birds
Free
Angry Birds in one of the most hottest and addictive games to hit Android! Must Play Game (or see our review)!
WeatherBug
Free, $1.99
WeatherBug is loaded with features to get weather forecasts based on your location or other preset locations.
Video Caller ID
Free, $1.99
Video Caller ID allows you to set or make videos for incoming caller ID.
RingDroid
Free
RingDroid allows you to create your own ringtones from MP3 directly on your Android phone!
WHERE
Free
WHERE Android App is location based app that allows you to find Restaurant reviews, movies, local news, gas prices, weather, and more!
SlideIT Keyboard
Free, $8.21
SlideIT Keyboard allows you to swipe letters to spell words. The best alternative to Swype Keyboard!
YouMail Visual Voicemail
Free
YouMail allows Visual Voicemail so you can manage, download & listen to voice mail on the phone, custom greetings to your callers, plus more features!
Skies of Glory
Free, $4.99
Skies of Glory is an awesome first-person flight fighter game featuring amazing 3D graphics and visual effects.
Alchemy
Free, $4.95
Alchemy is a fun and extremely addictive game where you use 4 basic elements (air, earth, water, and fire) to create more than 270 combinations like beer, vampires, and skyscrapers.
CardioTrainer
Free, $9.99
CardioTrainer helps you track your running, cycling, hiking, and other fitness activities. Features GPS tracking on Google Maps plus add-on apps like Racing for CardioTrainer and Weight Loss for CardioTrainer.
Twidroyd/Twidroid
Free, $3.99
Twidroyd (f.k.a. Twidroid) is a fully featured Twitter client for Android. Do everything from tweet, Retweet, Reply, Direct Reply, Geo-Location, Picture/Video Uploads and more.
Note Everything
Free, $4.10
Note Everything is a versatile note taking app that allows various inputs; text, handwritten, photos, voice, create checklists, import/export features and more.
LauncherPro
Free
LauncherPro allows you to customize your home screen, message notifications and up to 7 panels to customize
Asphalt 5
Free, $4.99
Asphalt 5 is an action packed first person 3D race car game with amazing graphics and online game play.
Pandora Radio
Free
Pandora Radio plays streaming Internet radio based on your music genres and tastes.
Layar Reality Browser
Free
Layar Reality Browser uses augmented reality with the phones camera to reveal local businesses, Wikipedia information, tweets and more.
TiKL – Touch To Talk (PTT)
Free
TiKL – Touch To Talk (PTT) allows push to talk walkie talkie communication over any cellular network on any Android phone.
Slacker Radio
Free, $4.99/mo.
Slacker Radio Streaming Music Player offers millions of songs free for web and mobile.
Beautiful Widgets
$2.04
Beautiful Widgets are a set of home screen widgets to give the HTC Sense style clock and weather widgets for any Android phone. Includes quick toggles for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, Ringer and more. Recent support for Live Wallpapers!
AppBrain
Free
AppBrain Market Sync offers a solution to browse Android Apps via the Web and sync installations to your Android phone… Convenient!
Advanced Task Killer
Free
Advanced Task Killer gives you the freedom to stop apps and background processes speeding up your phone and conserving battery power!
WaveSecure Mobile Security
Free Trial, $19.90/yr.
WaveSecure Mobile Security is a Must-Have app for Android smartphone security, finding lost phone, remote wipe, and backing up contacts, SMS and call logs.
Dolphin Browser HD
Free
Dolphin Browser HD is feature loaded; Tab Browsing, Gestures, Add-ons, and more!
World War
Free
World War fun and addictive fantasy role play game you can plays across days with nearly 3 million people online!
Shazam
Free, $4.72
Shazam listens to music and tells you the artist, song, album and methods to buy!
Raging Thunder 2
Free, $4.99
Raging Thunder 2 fast pace 3D accelerometer game with awesome graphics!
Handcent SMS
Free
Handcent SMS offers T9, Sigs, and iPhone style texting.
PDAnet
Free, $23.95
PDAnet allows you to tether your phone’s 3G/4G via USB or Bluetooth
Speedx 3D
$1.56
Speedx 3D fast pace 3D accelerometer game (new experimental feature lets you play in 3D with 3D glasses)!
Homerun Battle 3D
Free, $4.99
HOMERUN BATTLE 3D online Homerun Derby! Repetitive but good, especially multi-player reak-time online play mode.
Dolphin Browser
Free
Dolphin Browser mobile web browser offers Gesture Bookmarks and AndroidTapp.com Android App Reviews (Also see Dolphin Browser HD).
ShopSavvy
Free
ShopSavvy Barcode scanner shows pricing for products locally and on the Web.
K-9 Mail
Free
K9 Mail email client offers POP3 and IMAP with Push sync integration.
Colorix
$2.73
Colorix is a Tetris-like game, high quality, very fun & addictive.
Gmote
Free
Gmote turns your Android phone into a remote for your PC and Media Center
Exchange by Touchdown
Free, $19.99
Exchange by Touchdown syncs email with Microsoft Exchange servers with Active Sync.
Eufloria HD – experience this Beautifully Orchestrated Strategy game to grow, colonise, expand & explore