Best Apps for Apple and Android

I'm thinking we should start a new sticky, similar to the Best Freeware thread, that addresses apps for the Apple machines (iPad, iPhone, iPods, etc.) and Android (tablets and phones).

Would this be useful to anyone else?

 

Currently have Tecarta KJV Bible, and MySword.

Using the Nook app, to coincide with my daughter's Nook Color.

Experimenting with Evernote, and ColorNote (I may have that name wrong; don't have my device with me, as I can't bring it into the building where I work).

The one thing Android has over iOS (iOS being Apple devices): Widgets. I'm lovin' the widgets....

 

Okay: Evernote - really useful for organization purposes; you can take pictures and save them as notes, make regular notes, have e-mails sent to Evernote to be saved as notes, etc. One use I've read about is people will take pictures of their receipts, then save them as notes in a particular folder; could be useful for tax purposes. The hard part for disorganized people like me is setting up particular folders to store, and then having the self-discipline to organize all the notes in the correct folder. (This also assumes you take a lot of notes; if you only take a few here or there, this app probably won't help you much).

Here's my app recommendation for the day: DoubleTwist. Plays audio, video, podcasts, audio books, and even radio stations (I use wifi only, folks; those of you that have limited data plans will have to watch your usage if you're doing the radio thing). Why do I recommend it? 1) Easy to use; 2) seems to play just about any format; 3) one application plays it all, meaning one shortcut on my home screen instead of at least two.

 

Okay, MySword users: Is there any way to turn off Strong's numbers?

Also, I'm trying create a list of favorite verses; but after I create a new Journal, and create some entries, then back out to the main program; when I open the Journal, it tells me there are no entries, although I can tap for a new entry or edit, and see the individual entries. I'm looking for the ability to see a list, and be able to choose them (these are subjects that come up in conversations; similar to the "Armed and Dangerous" type books).

Any suggestions on what I'm doing wrong?

 

for Apple? Can't help you. My suggestion: do a web search for "best iphone solitaire" and see what comes up. Once you find something you want to try, then you can look for it in the Apple app store.

 

Hate what equally?

 

Okay, gotta say: it's taken me a while to figure out MySword, but I'm seriously enjoying this app. The Journal feature? Absolutely the best feature in my opinion. Not just the ability to take notes; but to also be able to insert individual verses or ranges of verses, either as a link to the verse or the text of the verse; able to insert pictures into the journal entries (think along these lines: a preacher you admire is giving the sermon; you can snap his photo and add it to your journal entry, along with the links to the verses he's using).

It's probably driving my pastor nuts that I'm tapping away while he's preaching; but then again, I used to take all kinds of notes with a pencil or pen, so I'm not really seeing the difference. I mean, it's not like those guys in the back row using their devices to check sports scores. . . . ::tongue3:

Oh, and let's not forget the materials available for download.

MySword gets a 4.75 out of 5 (because of the learning curve; the fact that this app is free almost cancels out the learning curve, but not quite).