A smartphone is more than a style statement, it provides a whole new world of possibilities. There are now hundreds of thousands of apps available for your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, and, surprisingly, many of the best are free. Here I’ve compiled a useful list of essential iPhone 4S apps. In which collection you’ll find social standbys, top music hits, super addicting games, practical utilities and a few up and comers.

You will definitely like these articles:

1. Spotify

Music streaming start up Spotify has taken the U.S. by storm with a web and mobile service for on-demand, all-you-can-stream (at a price) access to a replete music catalog of more than 15 million songs.

Spotify

2. TaskPad HD

Intuitive TaskManager with cloud sync across iPhone, iPod, iPad and web interface.

TaskPad HD

3. Facebook

The free Facebook Mobile app for iPhone 4 is a must-have if you need to stay in touch with friends and family through the social networking giant.

Facebook

4. Songza

Songza is a music streaming service for web and mobile that features top-notch playlists curated around music moods, genres and cultures.

Songza

5. Socialcam Video Camera

Socialcam is the free and easy way make and share videos with friends and family from your iPhone.

Socialcam Video Camera

6. WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform smartphone messenger currently available for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Nokia phones.

WhatsApp Messenger

7. Highway Rider

Speed junkies, slap on your helmet and experience some high-octane action! Be stupidly irresponsible by breaking all your bones with Highway Rider.

Highway Rider

8. Evernote

Evernote is an easy-to-use, free app that helps you remember everything across all of the devices you use. Stay organized, save your ideas and improve productivity.

Evernote

9. Men’s Health Workouts

Men’s Health Workouts puts the power of the world’s largest men’s magazine in your hand, featuring exclusive workouts from the world’s top strength coaches, athletes, and fitness experts.

Men's Health Workouts

10. Find My iPhone

If you misplace your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, the Find My iPhone app will let you use another iOS device to find it and protect your data.

Find My iPhone

11. DropBox

Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere.

DropBox

12. Tiny Wings

Tiny Wings was chosen as the iPhone Game of the Year in App Store Rewind 2011 in Europe and many other countries.

Tiny Wings

13. Words With Friends Free

Game studio Zynga has reinvigorated the classic Scrabble board game with a fresh mobile and social twist that makes it more addicting than ever.

Words With Friends Free

14. Nike Training Club

Nike Training Club gives you your own personal trainer, anytime, anywhere. Get lean, toned and strong with more than 85 custom-built workouts.

Nike Training Club

15. Twitter

Follow your interests: instant updates from your friends, industry experts, favorite celebrities, and what’s happening around the world. Get short bursts of timely information on the official Twitter app.

Twitter

16. LinkedIn

Get on-the-go access to your professional network with LinkedIn for iPhone & iPad.

LinkedIn

17. RunKeeper

RunKeeper uses the GPS technology found in the iPhone to track your fitness activity, giving you comparable results to an expensive GPS watch.

RunKeeper

18. iTunes Movie Trailers

iTunes Movie Trailers puts the newest and most exclusive movie previews in HD in your hands.

iTunes Movie Trailers

19. Pulse News for iPhone

Pulse lets you choose and share the stories you care about, from thousands of top news sources, your favorite blogs and social networks.

Pulse News for iPhone

20. Forkly

Forkly is a beautiful way to share and discover tastes. We’ll help you discover a new dish around the corner, the best burger in town or your favorite cocktail bar in a new city.

Forkly

21. Expedia Hotels – Book Your Hotel Rooms

Use Expedia Hotels to find a room anywhere in the world and book in 4 taps. iPad 3 owners: Expedia Hotels is now optimized for you, so you’ll be able to see all the details of every hotel on one screen and find the right room quickly.

Expedia Hotels – Book Your Hotel Rooms

22. Glee Karaoke

Glee Karaoke makes you sound like a star. Sing your heart out to songs from the hit TV show while a little magic helps you sound amazing.

Glee Karaoke

23. SugarSync

SugarSync puts ALL of your data from ALL of your computers right at your fingertips…anytime, anywhere from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.

SugarSync

24. Skype

Call, video call and instant message anyone else on Skype for free with Skype for your iPhone or iPod touch.

Skype

25. Starbucks

The official iPhone application from Starbucks! Now you can use Mobile Pay for your Starbucks purchases. It’s the fastest way to pay at Starbucks – just scan and go!

Starbucks

26. HBO GO

Get unlimited access to over 1,400 of your favorite HBO shows, including HBO original programming, hit movies, sports, comedy and much more—now available on iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch!

HBO GO

27. iStudiez Pro

Take advantage of iStudiez Pro easy navigation and never miss another course, lecture and lab, track tasks and deadlines, plan homework, arrange assignments and much more!

iStudiez Pro

28. New Oxford American Dictionary

As Oxford’s flagship American dictionary, the New Oxford American Dictionary sets the standard of excellence for lexicography in this country.

New Oxford American Dictionary

29. Green Eggs and Ham

This timeless Dr. Seuss classic has been delighting readers since 1960. Sam-I-am never gives up trying to convince his friend that green eggs and ham are a tasty treat.

Green Eggs and Ham

30. Google Search

Search the web faster and easier with the latest Search app from Google. Get exclusive search features only available in this app for the best search experience.

Google Search

This isn’t the be-all-end-all list of must-have applications, of course. So, we encourage you to add your app suggestions in the comments below.

One thought

  1. Great list! I enjoy a lot of these same apps on my iPhone 4s as well. One app I’d recommend is Dish Remote Access. I first heard of it when I started working at Dish a couple years ago, and still consider it my most favorite iPhone app. It’s great because it allows me to keep up with my favorite shows on the go from home, live or recorded on my phone, anywhere I go in the world. I travel a lot for business, so it’s proven to be a great time-killer in airports as well. 🙂

Comments are closed.