A question that I get asked on a regular basis is ‘what apps have you got on you iPhone/iPad?’ Well, I have a lot of apps, on answering that question can take a long time, so rather than giving you a list of everything that I use and expect you to wade through it, I thought I’d tell what my favorite apps for iOS are, and why.
Evernote
My top app has to be Evernote. It’s my top app because it integrates so seamlessly with my desktop, notebook, iPhone and iPad. I jot something down, take a photo or record something in one place, and within seconds it’s available on all my devices.
Evernote does an awful lot:
- Create text, photo and audio notes
- Auto-synchronize your notes to your Mac, PC, and Web
- Magically makes text within snapshots searchable
- Mark notes as “Favorite” for quick access
- All notes include geo-location information for mapping and search
There’s an optional premium service feature that allows you to add, sync, access, and share files (PDF, Word, Excel, PPT, and more) among the different versions of Evernote you use. This app is by far the quickest and easiest way to get my files onto all my devices.
Evernote has a client for Windows, Mac, Safari, Chrome, Firefox, iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone and WebOS.
- Apple App Store Link
- Price: Free (optional premium service)
Pocket Informant
Another iOS app that I must turn to numerous times per day is Pocket Informant. This single app is the hub for my calendar, tasks, notes and contacts.
This app is highly customization and there are numerous views and filters that allow you to categorize and control your day-to-day life. It’s awesome to have everything I need to do in a day in a single app.
- Apple App Store Link
- Price: $12.99
LogMeIn Ignition
Control your PC or Mac from anywhere as long as you have a WiFi or 3G connection. I’ve totally lost count of the number of times I’ve found this app to be useful.
It’s a rock-solid app that incorporates some really nice features that makes remote controlling your computer a snap.
LogMeIn Ignition is not a cheap app, but it’s a true time-saver for me.
Access your information
- Access your home and work computers anytime, anywhere.
- Control your Mac or PC as if you’re sitting right in front of it.
- Use applications and edit files directly on your computer.
Manage your files
- Copy and view files that reside on your computer directly on your iPad or iPhone.
- Update the files and folders saved to your iPad or iPhone with a single touch.
- Transfer files between multiple computers with ease.
Get stuff done
- Run the applications you need, whether on a PC or Mac.
- Fix computer problems remotely for business or personal IT.
- Take your files with you over Wi-Fi/3G, and leave the computer behind.
Features
- Remote Control
- Intuitive and flexible control modes
- Multi-monitor support
- Supports use of special key combinations
- Start a sleeping computer with Wake-On-LAN
- Browse all your files and folders on remote computers
- Create a local folder and filing system on iPad or iPhone
- Transfer files and folders between remote computers with your iPad or iPhone
- My Cloud Bank integration that links Ignition with popular cloud services
- Attach any file (including multimedia) to emails from Ignition
- Save PC and Mac files directly on an iPad or iPhone for offline viewing
- Directly access and transfer photos from/to your iPad or iPhone photo library
- Update locally saved files with changes made on remote computers
- Edit files using other apps (requires file editing apps)
- Print to AirPrint-compatible printers
- Apple App Store Link
- Price: $29.99
