The Best Rooted & Not Rooted Ad Blockers for Android

(Listed by: not rooted or rooted, for both not rooted and rooted, browser-specific and inside applications)

How many times have you been browsing on your phone and annoying ads pop up? Well, don’t worry. There’s a way to get rid of those ads on your Android device – just use one of the best Ad Blockers for Android listed below (we have updated the list for 2019).

First, you need to know whether your phone is rooted or not because different Ad Blockers exist for either situation or both. So how can you figure that out? If you just purchased a new phone, it will not be rooted because all phones that come straight from the manufacturer start out non rooted.

A rooted phone allows you to create special configurations and put multiple operating systems on the phone. Rooted phones are generally used by experts who want to have more control over the applications on their phones. To check whether you have a rooted phone, get the Root checker app in Google Play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en

Once you change from a normal non-rooted phone to a rooted phone, you lose your warranty on the phone. You can also turn a rooted phone back into a non-rooted phone and sometimes you can still use the warranty.

 

 

Best Ad Blockers for Android non-rooted devices:

1. Adblock Browser for Android

This is a user-friendly ad blocker browser that you can customize to control your phone experience. You can save your battery life, block ads, and enjoy using a faster browser. Protect yourself from malware. Supports the Acceptable Ads project. You can disable tracking, add filters and disable social media buttons for even more control of your phone. FREE.

2. Block This

Get rid of Ads with Block This Ad Blocker. Get rid of tracking. Get rid of malware. Get faster browsing and use less data. Increase your battery life. Works with every browser and application. What more do you need? No longer at Google Playstore since 2017, so Download here. FREE.

3. AppBrain Ad Detector

Get rid of unwanted ads with Ad Blocker AppBrain Ad Detector’s ability to detect over 70 items in applications. Finds Push notifications, SPAM icons, apps that get your location and contacts, where ads are imbedded in apps. The latest version finds the botnet TechSnab. FREE

4. AdClear by Seven

First ad blocker on the market to use VPN to block You Tube Ads and encrypted ads and browsers to ensure security. Filter out advertisers before they can get to you. Guarantees security with the VPN as well – so your data never gets close to their server. FREE.

5. DNS66

The DNS66 App gets rid of all ads for you. It may look difficult to use, but it’s simple. With just a few clicks, DNS66 gives you a service that goes out to all the DNS servers and blocks everything on the black list. You can also use the DNS66 App’s setup features to select the servers you want, and which apps you want them to have, just see toplogicielespion.fr. You can add custom DNS servers and refresh them all whenever you want. Allows you to browse the Internet with no problems and no ads. Supports 10 languages since 2018.

6. NoRoot Ad-Remover Lite

Doesn’t it make you angry when you are gaming and ads pop up? It certainly can ruin your concentration. The NoRoot Ad-Remover Lite app for games is simple to use. Works for two games. Just list the two games where you don’t want to see ads. Then initiate NoRoot Ad-Remover Lite and this great Ad Blocker blocks ads from the games that you listed. FREE. (To block ALL games, go to the Pro version of this app.) FREE.

7. Brave Browser

Private Adblock Much faster than Chrome and Firefox. Detects Malware, stops tracking. Pure privacy for you – servers do not see or keep your data; no communications with third parties. Ordinary browsers may open with a suspect connection; the Brave Browser App switches to HTTPS when possible to ensure a safe connection. You can customize your experience by site or by browser to block ads and stop tracking. Then check your dashboard to see just how much the Brave Browser has blocked. Has many extra features, including: extensions/plug-ins, private tabs, shields for cookie control and fingerprinting prevention, private tab searches, clear browsing data and much more. FREE.

8. YuBrowser

YuBrowser with Ad Filtration Prevents tracking from third-party advertisers – stops them from collecting information about you and where you go on the web. Filters ads. If you have the QUALCOMM® SnapDragon™ processor on your phone, you can increase the speed of your browsing experience up to 40% faster than Chrome. Choose to restrict functions if you want to save battery life. The app translates web pages. You can browse in private; no cookies, no history recorded. FREE

9. AdLock

The Adlock app blocks ads, popups, banners, video ads, and cryptocurrency mining ads. Checks dangerous links, hides your data, warns you of viruses, spyware and bugs. Saves the battery power, guards your system performance, and more. Company has no sponsors, so you will literally see NO ads. Blocks ads on all apps connected to the Internet. Recommended by BestForAndroid and vpnMentor. FREE

Best Ad Blockers for Android for rooted devices:

10. adAway

For Rooted Phones. AdAway lets you surf the ‘net and use all kinds of Android apps without seeing obnoxious ads. You can even customize this Ad Blocker to accept the hosts you want and block the ones you don’t want. Not available in Google Play. FREE

11. TrustGo Ad Detector

This Ad Blocker app protects your phone from potentially harmful ads by scanning and analyzing apps from popular advertising networks that send ads to your phone. TrustGo Ad Detector will tell you BEFORE you download an app whether it has dangerous ad plugins, whether it modifies your browser, leaks your phone number, and more. FREE

12. AdBlock Browser by Rocketshield

This Ad Blocker app blocks all ads, has a greater and faster browser experience, customizes website ads – allows you to have the ones you want, get rid of the ones you don’t. FREE

Best Ad Blockers for rooted and non-rooted Android devices:

13. AdGuard for Android

This app keeps all ads away including those in your favorite apps and browsers, games, and on every website you know. Adguard Ad Blocker is super powerful and allows you to customize how you block the ads. It works with both non-rooted and rooted phones. This app secures your privacy as you would – stops online trackers and any entity trying to get your personal information. You choose the filters and allow the ads from some places while blocking all others. Or just block everything. It’s up to you. FREE

14. Adblock Plus for Android

With AdBlock Plus you can kiss all those popup ads, banners and annoying marquees goodbye. This Ad Blocker gets rid of tracking which helps keep your device free of malware. Unique feature: AdBlock allows “Acceptable Ads” that conform to stringent standards of size and placement above, below, or on the side of the normal content. They are trying to change the way advertisers push ads – one step at a time. But don’t worry, you can turn this feature off and enjoy NO ADS at all! This Ad blocker also lets you work with your other apps while it runs in the background. Works with Android version 2.3 and up. Adblock Plus employs several methods of traffic filtering since Android itself has limited filtering capabilities. On a rooted phone, Adblock Plus filters out all web traffic. On non-rooted devices (4.1.2 and 4.2.1 and up) this app filters the WIFI. FREE

15. AdGuard Content Blocker

This Ad Blocker takes care of ads in mobile browsers that work with content blocker technology. Easy to install with great ad blocking service. FREE
Browser-specific best Ad Blockers for Android

For web pages:

16. AdBlock Plus for Firefox Mobile

Get rid of the ads while browsing on Firefox with this add-on Ad Blocker. Just download the app, start it, then restart Firefox and have an all-around better experience using the Firefox browser. FREE

17. AdBlock for Samsung Internet

With more than 50 million users, this Ad Blocker app for the Samsung browser gets rid of all web ads. If you want to save your battery life, you can load only the content that you want. Cut down on data usage to save $$$. Enjoy faster browsing. Great support system. Built-in protection for your privacy. Block ads from certain regions using the language-specific filter. Be aware that this Ad Blocker App only eliminates ads when using the Samsung browser. FREE

18. Adblock Plus mobile browsers

This Ad Blocker app provides built-in ad blocking, including popups, if you use Chrome or another browser. Ensure privacy and use filters to customize the advertising that you want on or off your Android device including dialect filters. Block tracking, malware, social media buttons and more. FREE

Inside applications:

19. Opera Free VPN

For VPN clients, use Opera Free VPN, a great Ad blocker. This app lets you browse anywhere anonymously. This app is simple to use and logs in to the region nearest your location. Don’t worry though, you can change it to another region with just a click. Use the “Guardian” feature to automatically block ad trackers from all pages that you view. You can keep track of the number of ad trackers that were blocked when you browse as well. FREE

So there you have it, 19 of the Best Ad Blockers for Android with both Rooted & Not Rooted versions. Did we miss something, let us know in the comments below!

Best 7 Document Scanning Apps for Android

Just a few years ago, if you wanted to scan any sort of documents, you needed to have a physical scanner in order to get the scan you needed. The scanner is a peripheral device for your Mac or PC, and as it not needed very often, and most people would not like to buy one unless it was really necessary. Instead, they get their documents scanned at Internet cafes which maintain dedicated scanners.And with a minimal fee for each scan, it is usually an “okay” choice. Unless of course you don’t live anywhere near a store that has the service.

Today, say good bye to these hassles as the Android smartphones and tablets have some dedicated scanning apps in the Google Play Store along side all the other great Android apps there. With the smartphones coming with quad-core processors and very powerful cameras, creating scanning apps is now a cake walk for developers. So instead of buying a scanner for a one time job, we have compiled a list of scanner apps for you so all you’ll need to do is choose the best one for your needs, download it and start scanning.

And although these apps aren’t recommended for 3D printing, these 3D sketching apps are perfect for that.

Best Scanning Apps

1. CamScanner:

CamScanner is the best among the document scanners for Android. By merely taking a photograph of your document and selecting the cropping tool, the edges of the paper are auto-detected and aligned correctly by the app. It also has auto-adjustment features to compensate for bad focusing and low-light conditions. The app is also directly integrates with Dropbox and Google Docs. You can also convert the scanned picture into JPEG format or into PDF format. It’s free for the basic user, but they do have some great paid for options for those of you that do a lot of scanning and also want to store or have backups of all of your scans. The pricing starts at $4.99 a month, but you get quite a lot of storage for the money.

2.Document Scanner:

Document Scanner scans the documents into a PDF format directly. The user-interface is not as friendly as that of CamScanner, and the cropping tools are not polished as well. Apart from the integration with Google Docs, Box.net and Dropbox, it also supports Evernote which is a nice addition. It comes as a trial version which lasts up to seven days, so if you have one or two scans you ned to get done quickly, the trial/free version is fine. After that there is a small fee that is less than $2, so it won’t break the bank.

3. Droid Scan Pro PDF:

The Droid Scan Pro is more or less similar to the above two apps, but there is a minute difference. Once you select the option to take a snapshot of your document, you will be sent out of the app to the phone’s camera while the picture is taken. After that, you will automatically re-enter the app where you left it. I mention this because the first time I did it, it felt a bit strange to me and I was thinking the app didn’t work. The app has decent color and contrast control options as well as the normal cropping and other image manipulating options.

4. Scan To PDF:

Scan To PDF beats all the other apps in terms of user-friendliness of the Interface. It is super easy to use and not so bad to look at either! You will have to press fewer buttons to take a snap as an inbuilt setting starts the camera as soon as you open the app. The image processing capability is excellent even for the snaps taken in low light. The free version can convert an image to PDF, but for slightly more convenient features, you can buy the paid version.

5. PDF Scanner:

If a simple scanning app without any additional cropping features is what you are looking for, PDF Scanner should be the ideal choice. Even the camera has no buttons for image adjustment. By selecting to scan, the simple camera interface with no buttons takes the scan and can also use your phone’s flash when you are in low light conditions. It definitely saves you a lot of time and is super simple. An excellent choice for maybe an older person that has a “problem” with technology?

6. Mobile Doc Scanner (MD Scan):

MD Scan is another great tool that has all the above said features that a scanner ought to have has. One extra benefit it offers you is the Batch Shooting Mode in which it shoots a series of pictures very fast so that you can save all the images for processing into PDFs later. What’s great about this feature is you don’t need to be connected to WiFi or anything to use it and prepare everything. Its integration with Dropbox, Facebook and Google Docs is very smooth and this app makes creating backups easy. Definitely worth a download.

7. Handy Scanner:

Though relative new compared to the above apps, this document scanner is getting good reviews on the Play Store. Although it is not as powerful as CamScanner or MD Scanner, it does the job pretty neatly, and most importantly, it is free to download and use it.

Thanks to Android smartphones have made our lives easier. And if you need to scan your passport, taxes or any other important papers, these apps can do all of that and sometimes more. And some are free, or have a very low cost. Just being free to scan your document anywhere or at any time is a great benefit to these apps. I hope you’ll never need another internet cafe or Kinko’s again!

6 Free Wifi Apps that Will Tame Your Android’s Connections

We look at six Wi-Fi related applications for the mobile Android platform – and all of them are free. These Android apps can help you discover and analyze nearby networks, create your own Wi-Fi hotspot and manage your Wi-Fi connections.

Wifi Analyzer

Use this Wi-Fi stumbler and analyzer when setting up APs, checking channel usage of neighboring APs, troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues and Wi-Fi security auditing.

Viewing the AP list gives you details on each nearby AP: SSID, MAC address, encryption, channel, and signal in negative dBm levels via a graphical bar and text readout. APs with the same identifiers will be automatically grouped. If you’re connected to an AP, you can also see the details of the connection (SSID, MAC, and IP). You can export the AP list and/or take a snapshot of the screens.

There are several more views/tools as well, you can see a list at Routers200. The channel graph shows each AP’s channel and signal. The time graph then shows the history of channel and signal info. The channel rating page gives you recommendations on channel usage. Last but not least, the signal meter view can help you find the APs with a visual signal meter and sound effects.

 

WiFi Manager

WiFi Manager helps you find, connect and manage Wi-Fi networks quicker and easier than using the Android settings. Open the app, and you’ll see a list of nearby APs with their details: SSID, encryption, channel and signal level (via bars, dBm or percentage). You can sort by signal, SSID, or list open APs first. You can also select to see all known APs — to which you’ve previously connected. It also features a Wi-Fi radar view with graphics to help you visualize the channel and signal status of nearby networks.

• It includes a widget you can add to your home screen that displays connection info for the Wi-Fi network you’re connected to
• It supports all the 2.4 GHz channels 1 – 11 for the U.S. and up to 14 for other countries. It also supports the 5 GHz band for those devices with a dual-band Wi-Fi radio
• If you purchase the $1.75 premium package you get a few more features: another widget that lets you switch between networks with a single tap and the capability to set advanced per-network options (description, icon, auto static or dynamic IP address)

There’s only one notable limitation of WiFi Manager. It doesn’t support enterprise Wi-Fi security (EAP/802.1X). However, unless you’re connecting to a corporate network, this shouldn’t be a problem. There is a free option for this app.

Wireless Tether for Root Users

Wi-Fi hotspot or tethering functionality is now included in Android. It can generate a Wi-Fi signal for you to share the cellular Internet connection with a laptop or other Wi-Fi devices. But you might not find this feature if you’re using an older Android OS version or your wireless carrier disables it. However, if you Root your phone you can use an app like this one to get similar Wi-Fi hotspot or tethering functionality. Plus this app also enables Bluetooth-tethering.

In addition to Rooting, this app also requires you to use a kernel that supports netfilter (iptables). So it won’t work on all Android devices.

For most devices, this app will create an ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) wireless network with support of 128-bit WEP encryption. Some devices support creating an Infrastructure wireless network (which is more like a true AP) with support of WPA/WPA2 encryption and lets you control the Wi-Fi transmit power from wherever your devices are.

All devices allow you to set the SSID (network name), channel and more. It supports access-control to allow/deny specific wireless clients similar to the Avast wifi finder app.

WiFi OnOff

This installs a widget that you can add to your home screen. It lets you toggle the Wi-Fi interface of Android on and off with one single click. Thus, you don’t have to navigate to the wireless settings each time. This is great if you regularly turn it on and off, such as to save battery power.

SharesFinder

This scans the Wi-Fi network you’re connected to and lists the shares on the network: Windows (SMB) computers and shares, FTP servers, and HTTP servers. For each it lists the IP address, MAC address, SMB name, and vendor name. There is an easy setup guide so you can get running quickly.

In addition to listing the shares, it supports basic connection and file transferring between them and your phone. You can connect to SMB shares as a guest or input a username and password. Then you can then browse, download, upload, create and delete files and folders. For HTTP resources it launches the web browser. For FTP resources it can open a third-party FTP client, like AndFTP.

RouterPasswords

This app doesn’t use Wi-Fi, but is a database of default login info and credentials for more than a thousand routers, gateways, modems and other network devices. Enter the model number or brand, and it will list the login username, password, and protocol.

PhotoMath was pretty much the first freely available math calculator that could literally solve math problems with just using your camera.

Yeah, pretty cool, no?

So for example, say you were at school, you were looking at a math problem written on the chalk or whiteboard that you were having problems solving.

Just open the program and take a picture of the math problem and the application will do the rest, from solving the problem to actually mapping out the sequence it used in order to solve it.

Since it’s inception, there have been many other apps who have tried to duplicate what PhotoMath can do. Some even add a few other options to make their apps even more useful.

And don’t worry, if you are a iPhone person, they have apps for you too. So I’ve listed the options with both Android and iOS when they are available.

PhotoMath is essentially a math critical thinking application for cell phones that allow them take a snap shot of the mathematical equation and transfer it into the PhotoMath app and find the solution to their problem. This is far more powerful than simple websites that convert units online or where you need to enter the equations using a keyboard.

PhotoMath is one of the best critical thinking applications that allows its users to utilize the camera of their cell phone and find the solution to a range of mathematical problems no matter how complex.

Here’s Our List of Apps Like PhotMath…

1. Mathway

Mathway is a math critical thinking application for effortlessly settling the variable based math, trigonometry, geometry, analytics and numerous different arithmetic fields.

The best about aspect of Mathway is that it can be even used to find solutions to factual equations too.

And just like all of the apps listed below, all it takes is taking a picture of the problem and letting the application do all of the work and spit out the results.

Platform: Android | iOS

2. FX Math Solver

FX Math Solver is another numerical critical thinking application that helps either students or educators of scientific math the ability to use an app to help solve their problems.

Specifically this app is meant to be used in science rather than just being used as a mathematical calculator.

FX Math Solver can be utilized for taking care of equations like polynomial math, factorization, analytics, condition, disparity, diagram, restrict, essential, veers off and all sort of numerical problems and conditions.

Platform: Android | iOS

3. Math Expert

Math Expert is fundamentally the database of every single numerical equation, and by embedding the estimations of an issue, students or educators can get their scientific issues determined in few moments as it were. And this app has some of the best graphics too.

The ideal opportunity for finding back the solution relies on your speed for embedding the estimations of the issue. It gives the well-ordered arrangement of any numerical issue.

Platform: Android | iOS

4. yHomework

yHomework is a full math solver for those understudies who have been persistently confronting the issue with the issues of variable based math, imbalances, diagrams, conditions or another sort of digital issues.

These understudies must utilize the yHomework, and they will find back the 100% exact solution of their scientific issues.

Homework furnish the clients with the progression two-step arrangement and clarification.

Platform: Android | iOS

5. iMathematics

iMathematics is an interesting application that notwithstanding helping you in tackling the numerical issues and assist you with overhauling your scientific ideas and aptitudes.

iMathematics is essentially coordinated with all recipes, hypotheses, and definitions and by utilizing the utilization of iMathematics, students can learn and modify their scientific ideas effectively.

Furthermore, this app can save you an incredible amount of time as you are using your camera to take the pictures of your math problems rather than needing to punch in all the data on a keyboard.

Platform: Android | iOS

6. Math Solver by iKaes

Math Solver by iKaes is a straightforward yet intense instructive application to take care of your essential numerical issues.

Not at all like those applications where clients find the solution of their issues by giving the picture of inquiries, the understudies of Math Solver by iKaes are required to sort their question in the Math Solver by iKaes and consequently they will find the solution alongside a well-ordered detailed list as how the app got to the answer. And like CocoPPA, you can arrange your app in any way you’d like.

Platform: Android | iOS

7. Symbolab Math Solver

Symbolab Math Solver is a well-ordered issue solver for tackling the numerical issues identified with polynomial math, trigonometry, and analytics.

For the individuals who are searching for a far-reaching application by utilizing which they come into a position of finding the point by point solution of all sort of science issues then here is the Symbolab Math Solver to help these clients.

Platform: Android | iOS

8. Math Helper Lite – Algebra

Math Helper Lite – This app is a math problem solver for getting the answers to Algebra based problem solving. It’s a free app with more features if you want to upgrade for a small fee. I didn’t see this app on vShare, so you’d need to buy the “Pro” version on one of the app platforms.

It is one of the best applications for getting math issues explained because it gives the user a well-ordered arrangement so they learn the fundamental ideas that are needed in order to solve the mathematical problem.

Platform: Android

9. MalMath

MalMath is a well-ordered math issue solver that is minimal unique about the previously mentioned math critical thinking applications.

Rather than furnishing the clients with a framework for taking the pic of the issue and finding the solution back, MalMath lets the clients sort the question or any condition and find back the solution alongside the depiction of what were the ideas driving that answers.

Platform: Android

10. AutoMath Photo Calculator

AutoMath Photo Calculator is scientific critical thinking application where the understudies are just required to first take the snap of their snap and transfer at the AutoMath Photo Calculator, and consequently, they will find the solution back in the continuous.

Be that as it may, there is one impediment here. The fundamental inquiries will be replied by the AutoMath Photo Calculator while complex issues will be illuminated by its guides that can charge cost for arrangement also.

Platform: Android

11. Cymath

Here is another application that is a master in taking care of any of the numerical issues. Simply enter you math issue and find the solution by watching the well-ordered arrangements of how the Cymath is settling it.

Cymath can be utilized for all kind of math issues unraveling.

The best about Cymath is that its interface is extremely straightforward and it gives the reply in the constant.

For the simplicity of its clients, an exceptional math console is additionally accessible in this application.

There are multiple ways to block unwanted calls on your smartphone thay may or may not always be the easiest to implement. Or are even free.

Most smartphones have a built-in feature to block unwanted calls. Some cellular companies even offer to block unwanted calls or numbers permanently on their number for a small fee. But now there are dedicated applications for that purpose so that you can block any call, caller or number.

These apps allow smartphone users to even block SMS and MMS as well.And usually these features are super easy to use, just click a button and you’re done.

So no more pleading with your telephone company to block a caller, or paying any money to them for their “service”.

Thankfully, the below-listed applications will make you able to block calls on your smartphone and give you complete control.

Here is our list to blocking phone calls and text messages on your smartphone.

1. Call Blocker Free – Blacklist

Based on the features and functions of customization, Call Blocker Free – Blacklist is the name of one of the most effective calls blocking applications for smartphones. This app will assist you in preventing unwanted calls and even texts or messages. Three main advantages of using this application are lightweight and get low power and CPU consumption.

The main features and functions of Call Blocker Free – Blacklist are it prevent unneeded calls and messages and offers multiple blocking at the choice of the users.  As we have already mentioned it this app is based on the system of customization.

For the better management of the blocked calls, Call Blocker Free – Blacklist offers two main options in the shape of blacklist and whitelist. Blacklist is for adding unwanted numbers to blacklist and the important number goes to the whitelists they can always reach you.

2. Call Blocker – Calls Blacklist

Call Blocker – Calls Blacklist is a multifunctional call blocker and SMS blocker aims to make you able to block as many unwanted numbers as you want. It is very simple to block any number and all this can be done by way of two options – either to add a number to the block list or enable the blocking options as private numbers, unknown number or all calls.

That is the way of working of Call Blocker – Calls Blacklist to deliver the maximum number of options to the users. Using this you can also block call and messages by prefix. It is very easy to use this application as it provides a wide range of functions.

The main highlighted features and functions of the Call Blocker – Calls Blacklist are the availability of blacklist option, schedule system, whitelist option, a journal of blocked calls or SMS blocker and much more.

3. Complete Call Blocker

Just like its name, Complete Call Blocker, this application allows sits users to create their own call blacklist within few taps. Complete Call Blocker is very easy and simple to use without sacrificing on features. The best about Complete Call Blocker is that its features and functions are now available for dual SIM on Android devices as well.

You can block any number and multiple numbers from the contact list, call log or add unwanted numbers manually. The logging feature of this application allows the users to view the history of blocked or blacklisted calls. The main advantages of using Complete Call Blocker are that it is lightweight, block phone numbers, block not in contacts, create a phone number blacklist and add offers various other functions.

For the ease of the users, Complete Call Blocker offers the both blacklist and whitelist options. From automatic to manual, both blocking options are available in this application.

4. Call Blocker

Wanna get rid of unwanted calls and messages then use this application? Call Blocker is designed for the Android smartphones. This fully featured application has both options mainly blacklist and whitelist.

By using this application you can easily block anyone from calling, sending MMS or texting you, Call Blocker is said to be one of the most effective calls blocking an application that lets its users control their privacy and security.

This application will keep itself running in the background to block text SMSs and unwanted calls. The excellent password protection system of this application will guarantee your privacy.

Some key features of this application worth to mention are excellent privacy protection, block both spam & unwanted calls, personal blacklist option, personal whitelist option, block private & unknown calls, privacy modes for authorized contacts only, etc.

5. Blacklist Plus – Call Blocker

Blacklist Plus – Call Blocker is the name of a simple yet effective call blocking application. You can add unwanted numbers from the calls and even messages logs to block them temporarily or permanently. It offers various modes of blocking so that you can decide who can get access to you.

It offers four block modes of that are a blacklist, all except the whitelist, all except contacts and all numbers. Moreover, there are block method selection options as hang yup and mute. The other capabilities of this call blocker are the creation of whitelist, blocking hidden numbers options for blocking calls, adding multiple numbers into the white and black lists, and journal of blocked calls and SMSs in case you’re using SMS for customer feedback. If you will go for the pro version of Blacklist Plus – Call Blocker you will get the option of setting up a password as well.

6. Mr. Number-Block calls & spam

Mr. Number-Block calls & spam is a best in the class application that identifies and stops spam calls. Use it for blocking as many unwanted callers as you want. This easy to use call blocking application makes it easy and simple for its users to block unwanted calls as well as identify & stop spam, scam, and fraud.

The options being offered by this application are worth to mention here, You can block calls and SMSs from one person, an area code and even the entire world.

Mr. Number-Block calls & spam is the best way to stop debt collectors and telemarketers before they waste your precious time. You can report spam calls and SMS text to warn other users as well. The current version of Mr. Number-Block calls & spam automatically looks up all callers in your recent calls and SMS texts for free.

7. Truecaller – Caller ID & Block

Truecaller – Caller ID & Block is an application to transform phonebook to make it more intelligent and useful. This call and SMS blocking application is an expert in identifying unknown callers and blocks nuisance calls. In most of the cases, it will even present you the names and photos of people who call despite the fact they are not saved in the phonebook.

The main advantages of using Truecaller – Caller ID & Block are the ultra-modern features and functions that it is offering to its users. Now you can always see who is calling as it works for both saved contacts and unknown numbers. It also blocks PPI nuisance callers and telemarketers. Search for a name of the number and even make calls directly from the application.

8. Block SMS And Call

Block SMS And Call that is also known as SMS and Call Blocker is the name of simple call blocking the application for the Android smartphones. It has the feature of reverse lookup phone numbers as well.

The main capabilities of this application are easy to add a phone number from contact list/call log into blacklist, blocks calls & text messages from one person, automatically intercept SMSs and call from private and unknown numbers, see SMS and call blocked history, stop debt collectors and telemarketers before they waste your time, block SMS keyword, etc.

The interface of this application is very simple and you are only required to add the numbers from where you don’t want to get calls or messages.

9. Hiya – Caller ID & Block

Also known by the name of Whitepages Caller ID and Call Block, Hiya – Caller ID & Block is a call blocking an application that identifies the important calls you want to attend and block numbers and messages that you want to avoid.

By using this application you can easily block the numbers of telemarketers, bill collectors, debt collectors, spammers, etc. Using this application you can easily get to know who is calling or sending you messages.

The SPAM callers section of this application will allow you to automatically block unwanted numbers. In addition to being free, this application doesn’t contain any advertisement and is extremely to use. It is powered by the database of billions of phone numbers who are making this application able to automatically block the spam numbers.

10. AntiNuisance-SMS & Call Reject

This is another application for blocking unwanted calls and messages. Just add the phone numbers that you want to block to the blacklist. The app will automatically save all the blocked calls and even SMSs.

The quality of this call blocker is that it offers many call barring and text blocking options. If you want to block numbers and text from a phone number then add that number into the blacklist. You can even set the time period for a phone number like 10 PM to 6 AM.

The main highlighted features of this application are it offers the system of incoming call reject and text blocking using the number block list. Use it for rejecting unknown callers or calls from hidden numbers. Anytime you can unblock private calls or unknown calls by unchecking that option from the settings.

11. Extreme Call Blocker

Before using this application, make it sure you are not using any other blocking service to block the same number either by way of internal blocking or using any other blocking application or service. In case you are using something else to block the same number then pick up and hang up would not work.

The latest version of Extreme Call Blocker includes the feature of integrated FCC robocall and telemarket call report that automatically blocks numbers on the list. It automatically syncs with FCC report as well.

The main options available in this call blocking application are call blocking mode, message blocking modes, customize blocking list, schedule blocking, private message vault, password protection, one-click option to block, blocking history system, support blocking of unknown/private/restricted calls and much more.

12. Root Call Blocker

For the first time, there is call, SMS and MMS blocker for the root users. Root Call Blocker is the powerful way to stop bill collectors and text message spammers. Root Call Blocker is different from rest of the call blocking applications as it blocks messages and calls at a system level.

The users of Root Call Block are not required to know its working and can choose to be notified only if specific numbers are blocked. You don’t need to set it as a default messaging application to block SMS. The main highlighted features of this app are phone never rings in case of blocking the app, in call widgets to block calls on the fly, native tasker plugin, customize notification system, and much more.

The main advantages of using Root Call Blocker are it keeps blocked calls and messages private, block area codes or countries using wildcards, block MMS, a number containing letters and much more.

13. Master Call Blocker

Master Call Blocker is another way to say goodbye to the call stalkers. This call blocking application deal with those pesky callers while you are working on important tasks. Master Call Blocker is one of the best ways to keep spammers away by performing just a few taps. The three main advantages of using this call blocking application are it consume low power and memory, ad-free and don’t require any unnecessary permission at all. Master Call Blocker is simply the best way to block both unwanted and spam calls from block all calls or block list and permit calls only from allow, favorites and contacts lists. The block mode offers two options, silence and hangs up – choose what you want to block calls by either hanging up or silencing. When a call is blocked, you can reply to the caller by sending a message with a custom message as well.

14. Safest Call Blocker

Safest Call Blocker is a simple yet powerful call blocking application. The quality of this application is that it contains limited features but all these are a standard one. By using this application you can block any number not in your contacts list or from call log or add unwanted numbers manually. You can use the logging feature to view the history of blacklisted or blocked calls without cluttering up the phone’s history.

This lightweight call blocking application is totally free. Both call blocking and blocking phone numbers features are enabled in this application. The capabilities of this application  are block unwanted calls, wildcard blacklist, personal blacklist, notifications after blocking, clean phone log, blocked calls don’t ring, etc.

And that’s our list of the best call blocker apps. If we missed something you think should be on our list, let us know in the comments below!

3D Sketching And Designing Apps for Those on the Go!

3D modeling software and tools allow you to transform your ideas into gorgeous 3D prototypes and models. 3D designs are critical components in digital production and are widely used in various industries including industrial design, architecture, gaming, animation, and 3D printing.

However, like all other tools that are going mobile, 3D sketching and designing apps are making their way quickly onto the best graphics tablets and smartphones as well. In this article, I will be discussing the best mobile apps that are currently available for 3D sketching and designing that enable you to create amazing 3D creations while you are on the go by simply using your mobile device.

These are literally the best sketch drawing apps and building sketching and designing apps you can find anywhere.

3D Creationist

This is the simplest app that is available for creating 3D models. Anybody can easily use this app and have lots of fun with it. You can build many fun things like coffee cups, cartoon characters, snowmen, forts, cars, planes, and more.

It comes with an intuitive modeling interface to use with small mobile devices and allows you to look through thousands of models that are publicly available and upload any of them to your very own projects. Whether you have an iPod touch, iPad, or iPhone, the 3D Creationist app provides you with high-quality 3d designs, and it is absolutely free.

Some 3D Creationist highlights include:

• Ease of use is the best part about 3D Creationist since it comes with features that make it very simple to create 3D designs.
• First, add a basic shape (donut, cone, cylinder, sphere, cube, or another that is available) to create your design with.
• Tap on your shape to make it inactive or active.
• Choose tools to rotate, scale, or move to transform objects, and then manipulate your objects using the arrows.
• Select a shape and then use “cut” for moving it on top of an additional shape.
• Export your project as a .jpg image or into .stl and .obj file format.

Gravity Sketch

This is a free 3D creation app for the iPad that is very enjoyable and fun. You can create pendants, rings, glassware, furniture, cars, characters or anything 3D in ceramic, metal, or plastic materials.

With Gravity Sketch you can:

• Use 3D sketching to create 3D designs using your own style.
• Share your 3D sketches via Sketchfab to Pinterest, Snapchat, Facebook or other social media platforms.
• Export projects in .obj format which allows your 3D creation to be in various packages and take it to the next level.
• Use Shapeways to make all of your creations real. Just click a button to send your 3D sketches to print and have it in the mail in just a few days.

Morphy

This app allows you to design without needing to use a mouse or WiFi. Simply open up the app and start to sketch, visualize, invent, and prototype.

The app also comes with 3D libraries that provide you with color features, text, and shapes to choose from as well as 3D modeling tools for merging, scaling, rotating, etc.

Morphy allows you to:

• To change movement and grid size and then use the clipboard for cutting and pasting the objects. There is also a rule that measures objects in millimeters.
• Scaling can be used to resize the object and shows to know where an object is situated on the grid.
• Change the background easily.
• Change the environment background, redo and undo to see previous activity and share and save objects using the photo button.

uMake

uMake is intended for being able to intuitively express your idea into 3D designs. This next-generation award-winning design tool is simple and powerful.

Sketch planes are used by uMake that are relative to the position of the camera. They are the tool’s core elements that make it possible for users to sketch within 3D space by defining a specific point in space. Although this app isn’t as big in America, it’s the go to app for 3d rendering in Sydney and the rest of Australia.

Other features that are offered by Sketch Planes include:

• Mirroring, quickening the creation via live symmetry, controlling color and curve-weigh, and importing the photo.
• Creating revived and extruded surfaces.
• Exporting 3D designs in IGES, STEP, and OBJ format.
• Drag project files into the group design in order to organize them. The files can also be duplicated for different designs.

uMake also comes with interactive help within a side-help pane as well as easy, short tutorials. The app consistently provides video tips, tutorials, and updates every week. The cost of the yearly subscription is $149.99.

Autoq3D

This app is for creating 3D sculptures. It provides you with a very intuitive and convenient workspace for making your creations. You can view your 3D drawings by rotating, zooming, and panning the view. The seven preset viewpoints are Isometric, Back, Front, Right, Left, Bottom, and Top.

Other interesting things that can be done with the tool include:

• Use 3D primitive geometry like boxes and spheres to draw your idea. To draw surface you also can use revolve and extrude.
• Easily modify through using Slice, Explode, Offset, Fillet and Trim.
• Use snapping tools to snap the object for snapping points onto objects, form an object’s endpoint, or drawing the midpoint.
• Organizing them into groups is easy so that several objects can be manipulated as a single entity.

It has been designed as a standalone app which means the application can be run without a wifi or internet connection. Of course it won’t look as great on a small mobile screen as on an Acer 4k2k, but it’s a great alternative for those designers on the go.

Keyplan 3D

This is an amazing, free app that can be used to create 3D home designs with your iPhone or iPad. Your projects can be saved in iCloud to edit later. Find inspiration, express your creativity, and create smarter home designs in 3D and 2D. Over 250 free unique objects are available for designing, building, and decorating your home.

Keyplan 3D allows you to visualize your project via rendered plans that are interactive and that get updated in real-time. That allows you to avoid unresponsive apps, loading screen, cryptic options, and complex menus.

Here are a few highlights of Keyplan 3D:

• It comes with a house builder that allows you to create walls easily by just drawing a line using a pencil with 3D or 2D editing features.
• Interior design is included which is comprised of windows, doors, and furniture that can be edited, changed and removed in 3D or 2D design.
• Offers customization options like height and wall width settings in meter/inch conversion.
• After you are finished, iCloud synchronization can be used so that you can enjoy your project all of your different devices, including your iPad and iPhone.

And there you have it, another All App News list of the best apps for 3D sketch and design. If you think we forgot something, let us know in the comments below!

Best 19 Free Apps for Android and iOS

No matter which one you decide to buy, no smartphone is considered to be complete without having a few additional applications and widgets.

But which ones are worth installing, your time, or worth learning? That’s what this article is all about.

We have rounded up the very best Must Have Apps for both Android and iOS.

The apps for smartphones basically increase the productivity level of and make the users able to get more enhanced experienced of the work they are doing. Whether it is a music player, writing, games or anything else, the purpose of every application is to allow you to get more \from the work you are doing.

Below is our list of those applications for smartphones that are available for free.

1. POF

Plenty of Fish (or POF for short) is a courting – dating website that also has its own app. This website is huge and boasts hundreds of thousands of people coming to the site on a daily basis.

And everyone is going there to find love and romance.

POF is available in two versions specifically POF Free and POF top class.

POF Free is worthwhile if you’ve never used a dating app, but there are many limitations to the free version of the site.

POF premium as you would have guessed is the option to unlock all the benefits of a full membership. Some of these benefits are things like being able to email people, send requests and the ability to look through a lthe entire list of people on the site, which is actually very large!

It’s the POF top class that lets the users investigate the people who are taking an interest in them using visiting their profiles.

POF premium users can also check for either the message that was once sent them to other has been read or now not and whether the message remains to be within the inbox or has been deleted using the recipient. In real phrases, POF is engraved with all those elements that allow the users make their relationship in a method that they like most.

2. 3D Weather Live Wallpaper

3D Weather Live Wallpaper is one of the best live weather apps in its class that is based on the dynamic switching weather system like day and night, lightning, and thunder, etc.

3D Weather Live Wallpaper is free to use for Android smartphones.

3D Weather Live Wallpaper is not about giving you simple wallpaper only; rather you will get live wallpaper full of nigh stars, white clouds, blue skies and various other weather related views.

No need to install weather apps and separate wallpapers because 3D Weather Live Wallpaper is going to deliver you both in a single application.

The process is very simple. 3D Weather Live Wallpaper is a scene wallpaper that changes as the weather changes.

3. StealthChat

StealthChat is a free application for performing encrypted calls and chats in a private and secure communication environment. This application will make you able to enjoy the calling and chatting with friends without even worrying about the privacy of communication.

StealthChat is based on the ultra-modern encryption technology and for the same reason, there will be no recordkeeping of the calls you have made or messages you have sent.

Four main advantages of using StealthChat are system for encrypted VOIP calls, encrypted group chat system, self-destructing messages system and private picture sharing.

Self-destructing messages system of StealthChat will give you more command and control over your message.

You can set the time for deleting the messages from one minute to one day.

4. TasKiller

TasKiller free is a double functioning application for the Android users using which they can easily kill the unwanted processes, either apps or games in one tap.

TasKiller free is the best way to get the information of what is going on in your device and block ads.

After having the in-depth knowledge of your device, you can then make the decision which apps or processes are important and which needs to be shut down.

TasKiller free will also make you able to switch between multiple applications. By this, you can free memory to keep your device fast.

5. SoundHound

SoundHound is a hand free application that will make you able to get what you want.

Their search process is called Houndify, SoundHound is a way to search quickly, discover and play music all with live lyrics.

The best about SoundHound is that there is proper What is that song section here whose searching system is based on music recognition nod LiveLyrics so that you can easily search for music playing around you.

You can even search by way of singing and humming also.

This music discovery and identifying application are widely available for smartphone devices.

Most of its features and functions are based on the system of customization so that you can modify it according to your own liking.

6. Cashbook

Cashbook – Expense Tracker is an app for managing personal finance of all types.

This application is for managing only those expenses that are paid with cash.

Moreover, this application can be used for managing business expenses as well.

By using this application, the user can track expenses and income of all types.

Moreover, there is a password protection system as well.

This application also provides the users almost 35 international currencies in which the users can keep records for.

7. Music TV

Music TV is your gateway to the world of unlimited and free music videos over the YouTube.

Music TV lets the music lovers automatically to view the music videos of their music library songs.

Music TV allows the music lovers to create their own list of favorite tracks with the songs of their own music library or from the YouTube.

Music TV is like your own personal music player and YouTube music streamer that even lets the users share their playlists as well.

8. Microsoft Office Mobile

When Microsoft actually launched a mobile version of their Office suite onto Android, it accompanied with a severe impediment: a required Office 365 subscription.

That strategy has altered since then, with Office Mobile now free for ‘home use’ with a free Microsoft account (professional users still require an Office subscription).

Microsoft Office Mobile enables users to design new Office documents and spreadsheets, as well as edit those files as well as presentation, with support for graphs, charts, and formatting, with your documents syncing through OneDrive or SharePoint.

9. FastReader

FastReader is another free app to read all kinds of text including ebooks, news, practically anything at all, and the point of this app is to be able to read the text a lot faster.

To use it is very simple – upload the text file or eBook and show the words in a single line, without having too many lines to read.

You can read 1000 w.p.m via this app.

Moreover, it also gives the option to choose the reading speed – from normal to very quickly.

The app uses it own technology, “Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) that eliminates the time spent in moving your eyes between words.” After trying this app, I found it a little awkward in the beginning, but after I got used to it, I must admit, it does help you read faster.

Definitely one to give it a try.

10. Send Anywhere

Send Anywhere is a faster and easier files transfer app via which one can easily send files across Android, iOS and PC.

Share and send all your files either they are photos, audios, videos, apps, contacts, or folders.

It is a platform that allows end users to share digital material in real time, person-t-person without cloud storage.

No signup or login is required; just you need is as-digit key to pair devices.

Send any file, doesn’t matter the size, type, and time.

There is no limit of sharing photos, texts, audios, videos, apps, contacts, files, folders, etc.

11. Google Maps

Every smart phone should have a Google maps app. It is definitely the best GPS app simply because look at the powerhouse that is behind the app, Google.

I love G Maps on the desktop, and on my smartphone, although not quite as good, it sure does help me find my way, at least 99% of the time.

The app may not be 100% accurate, but it is definitely close without the cost of a separate Garmin GPS in my car.

And I use it even when walking around.

One thing I love about this particular application is that you can do all your searching for the map to get somewhere, then download the app and use it in “offline” mode.

So even if you don’t have a way to get a signal on your phone, you’re still able to use the free map.

And yes, this is a completely free app that you can download in where else, the Google App Store.

A definite must have for directionally challanged people like myself.

12. Solid Edge

Solid Edge is a mobile 3D viewer that enables the users to view 3D models on an iPad. This is great if you’re using any kind of graphics tablets or 3D sketch and design software

It is a free app that allows the designers to view and share 3D designs anywhere and any time on iPad.

My friend works at a London app development company and he turned me on to this app.

Apparently they use it quite a bit, so I had to give it a try.

Although I am personally not a designer or coder, I do love playing around with this.

The features of Solid Edge are: show/hide model bodies, assembly components, dimensions, and annotations, rotate, pan, and zoom using single/multi-touch interaction, hide single/multiple assembly components, save images of the current view for email, optional display of filename information, etc.

13. Avast Wi-Fi Finder

The Avast WiFi Finder application is available for iOS and Android smartphone users.

When using this app, you can easily discover the availability of free hotspots in your area.

This app operates in a unique way. First, it will find your location or area. Then it will connect to its database for the availability of free Wi-Fi connections or password-free Wi-Fi in your area and give you a bunch of options to choose from.

In fact, this application has the complete record of all of the free Wi-Fi connections throughout the world whether it is in a hotel, a public place or even a home network that is open to the public.

The best thing about this application is that it will always connect you with reliable, fast and free hotspots throughout the world.

You can also compare a few of the choices they give you to see which one is faster for all of your browsing and downloading purposes.

You will be first provided with the security and privacy level of every free Wi-Fi available.

You can check the security ratings of each network to stay protected during browsing, chatting and emailing.

14. Privatext 

The app introduced by the name of Privatext is capable of recovering back any message.

However, it can be only done if the message is still not read by the recipient of the message.

You can recall the sent message anytime before it is opened by the delete messages before they are read.

The best feature of the Privatext is removed messages before they are read.

But you can surely enjoy the several other features and functionalities of Privatext as well.

You can use this application for forwarding the secure text messages and pictures.

It is one of the best ways to deliver confidential information in a safe and private environment.

15. SwiftKey Keyboard

Now iPhone users can also enjoy the MS SwiftKey Keyboard app. This is a replacement by MicroSoft of their original Word Flow Keyboard.

The app SwiftKey is now available at the Apple App Store. There is no cost at all.

One of the best features of SwiftKey is its correction system that will automatically predict whether the word you are going to type is right or wrong.

This suggestion will equally work during typing and swiping. Moreover, it will also suggest you the next word as well to type your message fast without wasting more time.

The availability of contact in the Word Flow has made the system for predicting the contacts name even more quickly.

There is new customization system for background images. You can either select from the library of the application or can go for stored images on your device as well.

The images that are already available in the application are totally free.

16. Reddit 

There are a lot of Reddit apps are there in the Google Play Store, but the third parties design these not by the Reddit.

But now the official application of Reddit by Reddit is here.

The latest APK version of Reddit titled Reddit 0.3.1 will enable the lovers of Reddit to enjoy the most recent headlines, trends, issues, events and memes over the internet right from the official application of Reddit.

Almost all other features will be according to those that are being offered by the Reddit via its official website.

The users of Reddit app will at their own allowed deciding for the top content they want to get first. They can select for what they want to see on the first page.

The Reddit community designed for each subject that is the special section of the official website of Reddit is surely the part of Reddit APK.

17. BlackPlayer Music Player

BlackPlayer Music Player is the name of a straightforward and elegant music player application for all versions of Android smartphones.

Having that music player installed in the mobile means a multifunctional player that will make you able to enjoy playing of almost all audio and video files.

The best about this music player is that it is and advertisement-free music player so you will not face any interruption while playing your favorite track.

The main highlighted features and functions of the BlackPlayer Music Player are support for all standard and local file formats, Flac support, gapless playback, view & edit embedded lyrics, HD album cover management, auto & manual system, changeable themes, sleep timer, flat, minimalistic design and much more.

BlackPlayer Music Player will deliver you are a new level of playing experience.

18. One Launcher

One Launcher is the name of an advanced application for the Android smartphones to experience the most of the features and functions of the iPhone on an Android device.

It will give your Android an iPhone look and give you a chance to enjoy how iPhone looks when accessed from any Android device.

Also being easy to use the launcher, the best about One Launcher is that it is a no frills launcher for Android devices.

It is simply beautiful and impressive that will enhance your experience for iPhone.

You can use it without any reservations as it will not hog your precious memory at all and will not even use up the CPU cycles.

The clean and uncluttered home screen replacement is going to deliver you a new level of iOS experience.

19. Clash of Kings 

Clash of Kings is another fantastic real-time strategy war game developed and published by Empire Game Studio.

The players have to battle for the king’s throne conquering the kingdoms and villages.

The game is same as the popular Clash of Clans; the players can build their empires, train their troops and attack the enemies to conquer their land.

It is multiplayer war game that enables the player to play with the friends.

The game allows the players to build alliances with each other, making the game more interesting.

The game is free of cost and is available for iOS and Android devices on iTunes and Google Play.

And that’s our list for the best Free Apps for Android and iOS. Which ones do you have installed on your phone? Let us know in the comments below. Or if you feel one is so amazing that we should add it to the list. Thanks!

You know that big messy folder that’s fallen behind the microwave? The one filled with all those recipe clippings you haven’t looked at since you ripped them out of an old, coffee-stained food mag four years ago? Well there’s now a modern-day solution for storing recipes that actually works – it’s called RecipeTin, and it’s the answer to your recipe clutter.

 

There have never been so many ways to source recipes: cookbooks, scrapbooks, magazines, newspapers, websites, blogs, e-books, mobile apps and more. And if the way you store them is a disorganised mess, they’re of little use.

RecipeTin is the new app for iPhone and iPad users that’s revolutionizing the way people store and view recipes. It allows you to take pictures of recipes in cookbooks and magazines and store them as an image – unlike some other recipe apps, which make you manually type in all the information. If you’re looking to browse through recipes on the internet for ideas, then RecipeTin’s built-in browser is ideal – you can import a recipe from any website, captured as a PDF.

You also have the option to create your own recipes, and owing to the straightforward data sections (covering servings, prep time, cook time, etc.) and option to add a picture, they appear streamlined with all the other recipes in your RecipeTin. Haven’t taken a picture of the dish yet? You can copy and paste any image from the internet or a document.

And what’s more, RecipeTin seamlessly syncs to all your devices, meaning that if you’ve snapped a recipe on your iPhone while out and about, you can conveniently look at it while grocery shopping, and then view it on the large format of your iPad at home while cooking it later.

The neat, beautiful and easy-to-use interface makes the app a pleasure to use. It has a simple layout and fresh, bright colour scheme. Navigate your way easily through all your recipes, browsing and getting inspiration effortlessly.

Search through your recipes by cuisine, dish type, main ingredients, source and more. You can even create your own categories. For example, you might like to group together recipes for an upcoming dinner party, or perhaps make a section where you keep all of your family’s secret recipes.

If you’ve been diligently compiling your own recipes over the years on your computer, you can import them all in bulk by syncing the app with iTunes.

The other recipe apps out there tend to fall into one of two categories: either they only allow users to painstakingly manually enter recipes, or they only allow users to download recipes from a rigid recipe portal – not letting users to enter their own. The downfall of the majority of these apps is that they do not give the user the amount of freedom that RecipeTin does; for example, they only accept one type of file format. RecipeTin, on the other hand, does it all.

Not only is RecipeTin great for storing your recipes, but it also preserves their file format, meaning you can go into iCloud or Dropbox and access them from any computer.

As one user said: “This is what I had been looking for. I have so many recipes stored in different places – websites, documents on my PC, scrapbooks and cookbooks. Using RecipeTin, I was able to store all my recipes in one place without entering them in manually one by one. With comprehensive category and collection features, I can group recipes in my way and find them easily. I love using the iPad to cook with and having the iPhone with me when I am grocery shopping. This is exciting!” 

– Cristina Parker, Sydney, Australia

 

Although RecipeTin is currently only available on iPhone and iPad, it’s launching on Mac and Windows over the next few months, and will also be available on Android by mid-2014.

For more information, visit the RecipeTin website, at www.recipetinapp.com or watch the RecipeTin Overview Video.

 

 

Our List of the BEST Coupon Apps to Save You Cash!

The Coca-Cola company invented the “coupon” in 1887. In a very short period of time, this brilliant marketing idea changed an insignificant beverage into the most popular drink sold in every state in the U.S. Many people have never used coupons.

And actually, the original paper coupons that you had to cut out of a magazine or newspaper have been on the decline since the 1990s. Yet thanks to technology, digital and mobile (cell phone) coupons are growing by leaps and bounds.

In 2017, consumers saved $3.1 billion dollars by using coupons. (This information is provided by NCH marketing services.) Millennials and Generation X’ers use more mobile coupons than Baby Boomers.

If you’ve never used coupons to get discounts, or you are curious to try using coupons, or you use coupons and want to save even more, here are our 10 favorite coupon apps and a +1 for senior coupons.

 

HONEY

The HONEY App may win over all the other coupon apps hands down.

Even if you’ve never gone shopping with coupons before, try this and you will never stop. Many people don’t bother going to stores anymore.

Why struggle to find a parking place, stand in long lines and get a headache looking at all the merchandise. Savingadvice recently updated their promo guide, and guess what apps are included?

Online shopping is the way to go these days. And that’s where the FREE coupon app HONEY comes in.

Just download the app for free and a little H button will show up in your toolbar. Now go shopping to your heart’s content.

When you’ve selected an item in your cart, click the HONEY button and the app goes out to the entire ‘net to find any special codes, one-day discounts, and some offers that are not even available to the general public that apply to your particular purchase.

It will immediately give you the discount. Sometimes the discounts are just money-back for your purchase.

But whatever you choose to buy, HONEY will find you the cheapest way to get it.

SnipSnap

SNIP SNAP boasts over 200 million coupons available at over 45,000 locations. In this app, you take a photo of a printed coupon and SnipSnap scans the information to create a mobile coupon that can be used in the store.

With over 20 million users, SnipSnap works with both iPhones and Android devices.

You will also find a store rating service, as SnipSnap allows you to indicate whether a store redeemed the coupon successfully or not.

SnipSnap has received the following awards: MediaPost Appy award (Best Finance App of 2013), Best Shopping App of 2013 (About.com). And in 2013 the SnipSnap app was featured on television news shows.

Yowza!!

The Yowza!! eCoupon App helps you find coupons for thousands of national retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Macy’s and more.

Use Yowza!! for online and in-store discounts in your local hotels, for car and restaurant reservations, airline tickets and products at your local pet stores.

The Yowza!! app is available for free for IOS and Android devices and gives you automatic discounts or coupons for almost every store you might visit.

Check it out!

Coupon Sherpa

Just like the Sherpa who makes your life easier while you are trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Coupon Sherpa does the same for you when you want to shop.

If you want local store discounts, a coupon code, grocery store coupons, printable coupons, or online coupons that you can show the clerk at the store, Coupon Sherpa can help.

You can have tens of thousands of coupons at your fingertips from big companies like Applebees, Payless, Staples, the Gap, Aeropostal, Wix promo code at OpenLaszlo, JC Penney, Target and more.

Using your GPS system, find a store and Coupon Sherpa can locate the best discounts and coupons right where you are.

Their mobile app is top notch and works with an iPhone, iPad or Android device. When you get the coupon barcode, just have the cashier scan it at checkout, and you will be all set.

Nothing can be easier than shopping with Coupon Sherpa.

shopkick

Shopkick gives you points for almost everything you do in a store or online which you can then use to get giftcards. Earn shopkick “kicks” (reward points) just for walking into partner stores, for scanning a bar code on selected products (kind of like a treasure hunt), for shopping with a credit card linked to shopkick, and purchasing listed items then using the shopkick app to turn your receipts into more kicks.

Redeem your kicks for giftcards at major retailers.

Shopkick has some pretty formidable awards: 2018 Award for Marketing (APPY); 2018 Innovator Award Winner (SAMCEDA); Fastest Growing Private Companies in America in 2014 (INC magazine); America’s 100 Most Promising Companies in 2014 (Forbes), Technology Pioneer in 2013 (World Economic Forum).

This is a great way to get and give giftcards for birthdays and other happy events.

Checkout 51

The free Checkout 51 app works a little differently, but has the same result. Checkout 51 teams up with your favorite brands that offer cash back rewards when you purchase their products.

With Checkout 51, you look at the product offers that are shown each Thursday at 12:00 am. These products will be listed for one week, and then the new products show up the following Thursday.

Your job is to purchase the product – you can buy in a retail store or online, it doesn’t matter.

Upload the receipt and Checkout 51 puts the cash back money in an account.

Once you’ve accumulated $20.00, you can claim the money and Checkout 51 will send you a check.

Even if you are a “coupon groupie” and have other coupons that are valid for the same product, the Checkout 51 payment will be in addition to whatever other discount you have.

This app just works in the US and Canada right now on both iPhone and Android devices.

Really, what can be better than this app?

If you are going to buy the product anyway, why not get a discount on it? Check out Checkout 51!

RetailMeNot

RetailMeNot works with a ton of retail stores. You can redeem coupons, get cashback offers and more. Just go to the site, click on a retailer you like and see all the offers they have for you. On the Home Page, you can look at what the top offers are for the day.

If you have something specific in mind, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Popular Stores, Popular Categories or International.

RetailMeNot has affiliations with stores in the US, Canada, the UK, France, India and Australia. You can even book travel deals here and get up to $560 discount.

Get cashback rewards, in-store printable coupons, free shipment from certain retailers, discounts on gift cards and pharmacy items; purchases for the latest holiday coming up (like Halloween or Thanksgiving); and more.

In other words, you can count on a discount almost anywhere and anytime with the RetailMeNot app.

grocerySmarts

This free app, grocerySmarts, makes you the ultimate grocery shopper!

If you have never used coupons before, now is your chance to get food and other grocery items at a discount with the push of a few buttons. If you are a coupon user, you will be amazed at how much more you will save.

GrocerySmarts uses your store’s weekly ads to determine items on sale.

The app makes a list of all the deals that day at the store. It shows you all the coupon items and lists the prices you will pay.

This app works with iPhone and Android devices.

One negative though…it is NOT a pretty app. Bad enough on a laptop. Worse on a phone.

But there are some pretty cool features and you WILL save money.

shopsavvy

The free shopsavvy app not only finds cashback deals and deep discounts for you, but it also provides software for reviews, purchase advice and has mobile apps for iPhones and Android devices.

Simply log in, find a retail or online store you like or click on one of the featured items. Purchase the item.

After three months shopssavvy deposits the money you saved on your purchases into your PayPal account or sends you a check.

It’s that easy.

Coupons.com

Started in 1998, Coupons.com is valued at more than a billion dollar company in China, the US and Europe. It’s been around for a long time and includes all types of products and retailers. The Coupons.com app offers digital coupons for products.

Get cashback awards, printable coupons, loyalty awards and more for computers, restaurants, grocery stores, personal care items, healthcare items, retailers.

Link Coupons.com to whatever store loyalty cards you have and you never have to use paper coupons again. You want to buy something? Coupons.com probably has what you need to get a great discount. Works with iPhone or Android device.

And a +1: Sciddy (for Seniors over 50)

Sciddy is like a gift from heaven. With the categories Pets, Home & Garden, Shopping, Automotive, Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, Entertainment, Other and Travel, they’ve covered it all. Seniors of 50 and older can look through the site and find a discount on just about anything – in hundreds of cities across the US. Join this site for free and find coupons and discounts in pharmacies, hotels, grocery stores, makeup stores, haircut stores, airlines and much, much more.

Find stores within 1500 feet of you that have discounts. Sciddy keeps track of what you like so you don’t have to remember. Only want to follow certain categories? No problem – select by using the category filter and the Sciddy App makes a note of it. Over 250,000 discounts posted daily. Works with iPhone or Android devices.

So those are our top 10 coupon apps to save you money, plus one especially for seniors. We think we have covered them all, but if you know of one we missed, let us know and we will take a look!