Mobilewalla: Utility apps like flashlight, QR Reader simplify life
Utilities aren’t the sexiest of apps, but you surely will be happy you have a great flashlight app the next time it’s dark and you drop your debit card under the front seat of your car.
Apple apps
5-0 Radio Police Scanner (Free) — This scanner app tunes into the radio communications of police, fire, emergency and marine channels. (Score: 95/100)
Flashlight for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Free) — This app will brightly light the way and tell you which direction you are going with its compass and strobe, if you’d like. (94/100)
Find My iPhone (Free) — This app has a variety of features and options to help you trace your phone when it’s lost and protect its contents from thieves. (90/100)
QR Reader for iPhone (Free) — This app scans bar codes and finds you the best price for the item in question and/or suggests deals and coupons when available. (90/100)
Google (Free)* — The Google app is an optional addition for Apple users who like to have an alternative to searching with standard Apple browser Safari. (89/100)
Android apps
Super-Bright LED Flashlight (Free) — Almost 4 million users gave this app the highest possible rating. Use it to search in a dark purse, or find your keys or a dog toy under the couch. (Score: 98/100)
Chrome Web browser by Google (Free)* — If you prefer to search with Chrome, you can use this app to bring Chrome’s capabilities to your phone. (96/100)
Speedtest.net Mobile Speed Test (Free)* — Interested in finding out if you are getting the Internet speeds you are paying for? This app will help you test your phone’s speed. (96/100)
iHandy Level Free (Free)* — This app, once calibrated for your phone, works as a standard level with a high degree of accuracy. (95/100)
textPlus Free Text + Calls (Free) — TextPlus allows you to text for free with other TextPlus users and call and text anyone worldwide with a variety of inexpensive or free options. (90/100)
*Available on Apple and Android
Mobilewalla is a search and discovery engine using breakthrough technology to score every app to help consumers navigate the mobile application marketplace. Apps are scored using an algorithm that weighs several characteristics, including user ratings, position within category, and volume and sentiment within social media.
This story was originally published July 31, 2015 at 10:18 AM with the headline "Mobilewalla: Utility apps like flashlight, QR Reader simplify life."