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Great iPhone Apps

As a companion to my blog on Windows utilities, here are two paid apps on the iPhone that I consider so fantastic that are must buys in my opinion.

-Easy Calendar ($1.99)
The iPhone Calendar is one of its weakest features in my opinion. I miss the clear Black Berry calendar on my pearl whenever I had to use it. This app makes the calendar not only easy to use but way more useful, I see my week laid out for me with an easy ability to push things to other days (rather than having to re-enter the appointment). This app has completely re-made the way I organize things. I'm way more organized and rarely miss appointment now. This app is a steal at it's prize. No other app adds such simple functionality to the iPhone like this one does. It's like my secret organizer helper.

-Sleep Cycle ($.99)
I tried out this app because it was recommended on Tim Ferriss's books. I had seen this app before when it came out and thought it was intriguing, but it was way expensive. Now at less than $1, it's a must buy. This is the best wake up Alarm I've ever had. I wakes you up gently and it's perfect for power napping. Setting an alarm is quick (quicker than with the iPhone) and the music to wake up to is fantastic.

I'm still looking for the best Camera replacement app, but haven't found one just yet that is fantastic. I've tried out Darkroom Pro, GorillaCam, BlueCam, Genius Scan+, and while all have compelling features none have so far been a complete hit for me: one that is simpler and better than the standard camera.
BlueCam ($1.99) is the one that comes closest though, and GorillaCam (free) in second place.

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  1. Mike FlatOctober 11, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Thanks David for the 2 iPhone apps you have chosen. I have also gone through these apps and really liked them.
    Download Shame Alarm iPhone App

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