APPS
Apple's App Store
Android's App store
Amazon App Store
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Here at Vista Royale more and more people are getting smartphones, but many of those smartphone users have never installed an app. Apps are one of the many things that make smartphones indispensable tools.
Mainstream smartphones and tablets come with the platform's app store preinstalled. Depending on the platform Apple, Android or Amazon Fire, and the vintage of your device your app store icon may look similar to the icons shown here. Many apps in the app store are offered for free, others need to be purchased from the app store, or require a subscription to use them. Free apps often contain ads or they have in-app sales. Apps uploaded to the major app stores have been scanned for malware and viruses and so have fewer issues than programs you might run into downloading software for a PC, but you should be vigilant in seeing what kind of permissions they require. There are millions of apps in the app stores. Some apps are extremely useful, others not worth the time it takes to install them. One of the best ways to find good apps is to get suggestions from friends. Because many apps have virtually the same name, make sure that you get the one with the matching icon. Below are some of the apps that been recommended by our members at our weekly meetings. They divided into categories, Education, Entertainment, Health, Productivity, Travel, and Weather. |
Duolingo - Language Lessons
by Duolingo Available on Apple and Android platforms. |
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U-verse by AT&T Services Inc.
Take the U-verse experience with you with the U-verse App. Watch Live TV and On Demand shows, manage your DVR, and use the app as a remote control. Available on Apple and Android. 
TitanTV
by Decisionmark Holdings, Inc. The TitanTV app provides easy access to broadcast, cable, digital cable and satellite channel lineups as well as customized user lineups from the desktop version of TitanTV.com. 
Roku - Official Remote Control
by ROKU Inc Enhance the Roku experience with this IP based remote for your Roku. This app is a must have for ROKU owners. There are many ROKU remote apps, make sure to get this OFFICIAL version. This app is available for Apple and Android. |
IMDb
IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV, and celebrity information. Watch trailers, get showtimes, and buy tickets for upcoming films. 
Sound Hound Music Discovery
by Sound Hound Inc. SoundHound makes it simple to identify music playing around you. Whether you’re in the car or out and about — open the app, hit the big orange SoundHound button, let your phone listen for a few seconds, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s playing and provides the lyrics so you can sing along! 
Amazon Fire TV
by AMZN Mobile LLC Enhance the Fire TV experience with this IP based Remote control for your Amazon Fire Device. This app is a must have companion to your Amazon Fire stick. This app is available for Apple, Android and Amazon platforms. |
White Noise Lite by TMSOFT
Sounds to Relax & Sleep Better Available for Apple, similar apps available from the Google play store. |
MyFitnessPal by MyFitnesPal, Inc.
Convenient app for tracking your calories and your workouts. |
Google Translate by Google LLC
Translate from data, speech recognition, or use the camera to translate printed documents and signs. Even though Apple has added a native translation app, it doesn't compare to the Google Translate App. Available for apple and Android. 
Photoscan by Google LLC
PhotoScan lets you scan and save your favorite printed photos using your phone’s camera. It creates enhanced digital, glare free copies with perspective correction. This app is available for Apple and Android. 
ZOOM Cloud Meeting
This Video conferencing app is for Zoom meetings and webinars like the ones put on by the Vista Royale Association. Available on Apple and Android platforms and availbable for Windows, Macs and Linux. |
Scannable by Evernote
Scannable captures the paper in your life quickly and beautifully, transforming it into high-quality scans ready to save or share. This App is only available from the Apple store but there are similar apps in the Google play store. 
Wifi Analyzer by farproc
Turns your android phone into a WiFi analyzer!! Available from the Google Play store, and the Microsoft store, There is nothing similar for Apple. |
GasBuddy
GasBuddy tells you where the nearest gas stations are and which are the cheapest today. 
WAZE by Waze Inc.
Waze’s crowd-sourced alerts come from real drivers, not algorithms, delivering info you won’t see anywhere else to keep your commute flowing. The friendly interface and convenient detour routing really help the app shine, and its social-network integration make road trips with buddies a blast. Available on Apple and Android. 
iExit Interstate Exit Guide by iExit
Find food, lodging and gas while traveling down the interstate highway. Available for Apple and Android. 
Google Maps by Google LLC
This app is a great alternative to the native Apple Maps app. Google maps has superior voice control. has mass transit information for more cities, has an offline mode, and allows you to share your location with people on any platform. Available on Apple and Android. |
The Flight Tracker
by International Airport Flight Track Technologies for iOS by Impala Technologies for Android Get information on your flights. 
Navigator by Holland America
Navigator is an indispensable tool for cruise planning, embarkation, managing the onboard experience and booking shore excursions when cruising on Holland America Ships. This app is available for Apple and Android. Check your cruise line to find similar apps. 
Diners Drive-Ins and Dives
by Big Book Apps, LLC This app locates dining establishments reviewed on the Food Network's Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. Apple only. |
DarkSky
DarkSky is unique among weather apps because it offers hyperlocal weather information. With down-to-the-minute forecasts, you’ll know exactly when the rain will start or stop — right where you’re standing. This app was bought by Apple in 2020, and has since been withdrawn from the Google play store. This app is only available from the Apple store. 
Tides Near Me by
Shelter Island Mapping Company, LLC Tides Near Me focuses on nearby tide stations and current tidal conditions. Quickly learn the time of the last and next tide and current, as well as when the sun and moon will rise or set. This app is available on Apple and Android. |
Buoycast: Marine Weather
by Michael Mahon NOAA Forecast & Observations This app lets you know the water temperature and size of the waves before you go the beach or step on a boat. This app is Apple only, but there are similar apps from Google Play. |