There are thousands of free iPhone apps available in Apple App Store. It is difficult to select which one to use. though I am not an iPhone fanatic, I have played with different free iPhone apps for a while and I enjoy using them. Many of them are useful, handy, educational and entertaining.
I would like to share with you my favorite free iPhone apps:
1. Google EarthGoogle Earth enables you to tour anywhere in the world from your finger tip. You can browse through many pictures of foreign countries. You can search for cities, places, and business around the globe with Google Local Search. I have found out that there are even bus routines available for Canadian addresses. It is incredible!
2. Around MeAround Me locates where you are and lists local banks, bars, coffee shop, gas stations, restaurants and hotels, etc. It also provides directions and enables you to send the information to a friend. with this free iphone app, you can throw your thick atlas away.
3. YelpYelp searches for local businesses. It helps you find nearby bars, restaurants and cafes etc. in this respect, it is similar to Around Me. however, it does more than Around Me. You can browse reviews for the restaurants or businesses you are looking for.
4. Dictionary.com – Dictionary & ThesaurusThis free offline dictionary and thesaurus has over a million definitions and 90,000 synonyms. the app is fast and efficient. It includes phonetic and audio pronunciation of words. I used to carry my electronic dictionary in my handbag. It is amazing that this free iPhone app does it all.
5. Tic Tac Toe Free by Optime Software LLCNo more paper and pencil are needed. Now you can play the game with your preschool child on iPhone while you are waiting for bus or class.
6. SpeedometerThis free iPhone app displays your real-time speed on either a racing or digital Speedometer. You can even use it on a boat or an airplane! I use it for my morning walking. It is so handy that I no longer need to guess how many miles I walked.
7. KayakKayak is a great free iPhone app to search for flights, hotels, car rentals and many more for your travel. the interface is really simple and easy to use. though I don’t travel a lot, I like to keep it handy.
8. QR Code Reader and Scanner by ShopSavvy, Inc.As the QR code is increasingly used in marketing materials and product tags, it is very handy to have a QR code scanner installed on your iPhone. This free iPhone app allows you to scan the QR code on the spot to access to embedded information.
The most popular iPhone app games like Paper Toss and Angry Bird are not on my list. because those games take too much time to play with. I do not have much spare time to kill and I do not want my kid to be addicted to them either. I am sure you have your list of favorite free iphone apps. You are welcome to share with me.