The Ultimate Mobile Productivity Catalogue
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Whether you have an iPhone, a Blackberry, or one that works on the Palm, Android or Windows Mobile platform, you need to look for the applications that can get things done.
The hardest part is tracking down the best ones. So we’ve compiled a one-stop shopping list of some of the best in productivity apps. The best part about this list is that most of these applications and tools can work on more than one platform, giving you more options and more functionality.
All you have to do is browse around for the right tools, and you can turn your phone into a modem, a home computer remote, a conference calling device, and even a real estate management tool. So read on, download and enjoy the convenience!
With Gmail becoming one of the leading web-based email clients, it becomes helpful to be able to check your messages when away from the computer.
If you Skype, you may appreciate being able to get in touch with your Skype contacts from your iPhone. Talk to people anywhere in the world on Skype with no long distance charges.
Yammer allows companies and organizations to set up small private social networks so employees can keep up with their day to day business.
Now you can do a conference call from your iPhone. Fuze Meeting is a web conferencing service that lets you hold meetings online with your iPhone.
Twitterific is an award winning Twitter client designed for iPhone. View your timelines, check author info, and filter your tweets. As a free app, it also allows you to post, retweet, and reply to messages.
What kind of social networker would you be without a way to check Facebook from your iPhone? You can post your status, check your friends’ status, and keep up with your Wall messages, all from your iPhone with this app
TextPlus is a service for iPhone that lets you send unlimited texts through a WiFi network. You can send individual and group texts without a texting plan.
Fring is an Internet community and communication service that lets groups of people connect through IM and an Internet based phone service. This app gets you connected to the service, allowing you access to your Skype account through your iPhone.
Get access to your RSS feeds and your social networks from your iPhone with my6sense. It pushes the information to your iPhone, giving you access to the latest messages as they come in.
The Instapaper app allows you to download web pages so you can read them later, even when you’re offline. An efficient alternative for those on a limited data plan.
Get the entire Wikipedia, Wiktionary, Wikitravel and other data repositories stored on your iPhone. New sync technology keeps you updated on this reference site updated as changes are made.
Free RSS Reader is a basic RSS feed reader that works with iPhone. It lets you add and manage your feeds neatly and easily. No bells and whistles; just an easy to use app.
News Addict gathers all of the top news websites so you have easy access to the most up to date news sources. Browse these news sites in full-screen mode from wherever you are in your busy day.
As an online office suite, Zoho has becone one of the most popular document creation and storage service. Its iPhone version, iZoho, gives you access to your Zoho documents right from your iPhone. Unfortunately, unlike the online suite, iZoho only allows you to access and read them.
This iPhone app lets you write posts, edit pages, upload pictures, and manage your comments all from your iPhone.
Recorder is a sound recording app that lets you record memos, discussions, interviews, or anything else that needs recording. The only length limit is the amount of memory you have available.
Forget your work at home? With Mocha VNC you can access a VNC server through your iPhone. You can connect with Mac OSX or Windows and access all kinds of files on your home computer.
By using iInterface you can turn your iPhone as a remote control for your computer. Access and control music players and video players or even your web browser. iInterface lets you run and switch between multiple programs seamlessly.
This is an app that lets you store private information on your iPhone. Never be out of reach of your important information as long as you have you phone with you.
Google Sync allows you to sync your Google calendar and contact information with your iPhone. You can set your calendar alerts, and even view multiple calendars.
Lets you store notes as text, sound, or image files online. You can access your notes from your home computer, or from a mobile browser. Great for on the spot situations where you don’t have a pen handy.
This is a complete document viewer and file management app for your iPhone. Store and access PDF files, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint files.
A simple PDF management app for your iPhone. It allows you to view your documents in landscape mode, delete and rename files, zoom in and out, and jump to specific pages.
SliderCalc is a mortgage calculator that was designed for iPhones. By sliding the controls you can adjust payment information, loan amount, and interest rates. Find out how changes will affect your loan.
MerchantWare Mobile is a cool app for vendors on the go. It lets you process credit card transactions in real time through your iPhone. As long as you are connected to a WiFi or EDGE or 3G network you can process your sales. Requires a merchant account with Merchant Warehouse.
10B11 Financial Calculator is a simulation of the HP-10bll Financial and Business Calculator. It has 100 build in functions, 10 memory storage registers, and can run 15 cash flows.
Ace Budget is a budget tracking app that lets you set up unlimited categories, so you can set up the budget that works best for you. Sort, edit, and export your info in a CSV file. All your information is stored securely in a password protected file.
A credit card processing app that lets you process transactions through both PayPal and Authorize.net.
Shazam is an app that lets you identify music and get information about the song and the artist that performs it. When the app is running you just hold your phone near the music and Shazam sill identify the song.
Save time looking through your address book. Loopt is a service that tracks the location of you and your friends so you know where people are, and what they’re doing. When you get close to where one of your friends is, Loopt will conveniently let you know.
This Google Mobile app allows you to search for local business, weather and event information right from your iPhone. It even uses a voice recognition program so you don’t have to stop and type out your query.
Here’s a chance to get Google Maps on your cell phone. Find your present location, search for directions, and get addresses and phone numbers of local businesses wherever you are.
This award winning iPhone app finds real estate property in your area. It gives you maps, photos, and even virtual tours of the properties listed. It accesses a comprehensive database of updated property information cutting your house hunting time in half.
Meebo collects your instant messaging and social networking accounts into one convenient app. All you need to do is click a button to switch from one service to another.
This app lets you search the White Pages right from your Android, and also offers a caller ID service.
Facebook Sync is a handy little app that copies your Facebook friends’ photos and profiles to your Android address book. You can set the preferences to best match up profiles with the names in your address book.
fBook lets you access the Facebook iPhone website from your Android phone. It optimizes the page so you can see and interact with your Facebook account. Get status update, messages, and photos all from your phone.
PostBot is a WordPress app that lets you manage your WordPress blogs through your Android. You can post, edit, write titles select categories, and upload photos to your blogs.
Twidroid is a Twitter client written for the Android that allows you to post, reply, retweet, and send direct messages. You can follow and unfollow other users, and get user information.
Take a picture of a friend face using your Android and search the online database to find contact information for the matching face. That info is then downloaded to your phone automatically.
Express News gives you access to over 300 worldwide news services without having to go through your Androids web browser. The app is fully customizable, and comes in 8 different languages.
iMap weather is an award winning app that gives you access to up to date weather information on your Android phone. You get current weather, forecasts, and current weather radar maps.
FeedR is an Android RSS reader. It has a built in search feed so you can enter your search terms and find the feeds you want to read. You have the option of previewing any feed before you add it to your list.
Note Everything is a notepad application for Android. It allows you to store and organize your text notes, paint notes, and voice notes in one easy to use app.
Connect to up to three Windows based PC’s. You can take a snapshot of the current screen, or use your Android as a wireless mouse and keyboard. As long as you are connected to a network you’ll have access to your computer.
This app for touchscreen phones lets you glide your finger across the keyboard to spell words. The algorithm recognizes the keys you glide over and determines the word you are spelling. Much faster then pressing the keys individually.
JETCET PDF is a PDF viewer that retains all of the formation of your ODF files. It supports 40-bit and 128-bit encryption, bookmarks, and go-to navigation.
MultiReader is a text-to-speech app that converts PDF, text, Word and RTF files so you can listen to them through your phone. It is not setup to view the files, but to listen to what was written in them.
QuickOffice is an app that lets you view your Word and Excel files on your Android. It displays formation, and you can search your documents to find information. It does not allow you to write or edit documents.
OI File Manager lets you manage the files that are stored on your Android. You can browse your SD card, create folders,delete files and move files between folders.
Documents to Go is an app that lets you read and edit your MS Word and Excel files that are stored on your Android. It has a “Recently Used” function so you can quickly access your most recent documents.
3banana is an online notebook that syncs with your Android phone. You can store and access notes, and photos that you can keep for your private use, or to share with friends and colleagues.
If you have a Bank of America bank account, this app lets you access and manage your account from your Android.
If you’re an international traveler or work in international finance, this is the app for you. It is a currency converter that supports the currencies from over 160 different countries. Updated daily so the information is kept current.
handyCalc is a calculator that was designed for the Android. It does all of the basic calculator functions, but it also solves more complex equations, defines variables, and plots graphs.
This Android app accesses the Google Finance service so you can stay current with the financial market. You can view market information, current portfolio updates, as well as research stocks.
Android Currency is a currency converter that shows current conversion information for over 160 currencies. Rates are updated every two minutes. You can chart trends, and invert conversion rates on the fly.
This Android app lets you manage your PayPal account through your phone. You can check balances, view transactions, transfer money, and make payments to other PayPal accounts from your phone.
Use your Android to shop and compare prices on items. Scan the barcode with your camera, and the app will search the Internet to find you the best price on that item.
Tipper not only calculates how much you should leave for a tip, but it also will divide the bill to determine how much money each person owes for dinner. You simply enter the amount of the bill, the percent you want to tip, and how many people are in the party.
This Android app finds hotels based on your current location, or by using a keyword search. It then finds the best rates. You can also book your hotel room through your phone.
Astrid is written to be a simple to do list and project tracker so you can keep track of what need to be done. It does not have a lot of extra features, but is designed to be a simple way to stay productive.
This app locates Zagat-rated establishments near your location. It shows the location on a map, and also tells you what else is around that location.
TeleNav turns your Android into a handheld navigation device. It provides driving directions, and gives you information for over 10 million businesses and points of interest. You can access maps, directions, and even traffic alerts.
Access your AOL account through your BlackBerry phone. Stay in touch with all of your contacts, send them mail, and even chat with them via your AIM account.
A Twitter client for BlackBerry. You can access all of your timelines, send and receive tweets, follow other users, and send direct messages. It even has a spell checker.
If you have a Google Talk account, you can connect with other users through your BlackBerry. Updates to messages are sent to your phone.
iSkoot is a service that lets you connect to other Skype users through your mobile phone. You can connect to Skype users world wide without being at your computer. It supports push-of-a-button calling and live Skype chat.
This app give you enhanced management of your contacts, tasks, appointments, calls and emails. It also allows you to access news financial information, and weather reports. Events and messages are displayed on the home screen of your device.
Fierce Finance gives you up to date financial news and information. It keeps you informed about industry job listings and events, and even lets you access RSS feeds from other news sources.
Viigo is an RSS reader and much more. It gives you access to sports scores, financial information, local events and entertainment, travel information, and political news. You can even access podcasts through the app.
LiteFeeds lets you choose which feeds you want sent to your phone. You can then scan your feeds, email articles to others, post articles to your blog, and even add articles to your deli.cio.us account.
RepliGo is for PDF files. It allows you to view the document with it’s original formatting. You can zoom in on the page, search for content, and bookmark your document.
This BlackBerry app lets you read and edit your Word and Excel files on your mobile device. It allows you to set formatting, and run spell checker. You can also view files including PowerPoint, faxes, and documents.
Agendus integrates with the programs that your device already uses to provide a seamless PIM that helps you track your contacts, appointments, and tasks. It helps you to get more things done, and requires few steps to enter information. You can customize the way your information is displayed to make it a more personalized experience.
This app allows you to access, edit, and sync with MS Access, MS Excel, SQL, Oracle, or any other ODBC compliant database. It supports many database features, and even allows you to make phone calls from phone data fields. Requires a monthly subscription to the service.
Download and install RDM+ on your PC and your BlackBerry device and you will be able to access your computer remotely from anywhere. You’ll be able to access files, send emails, surf the web, edit documents, and many other tasks that you usually perform on your computer.
BBNotePad is a text editor that provides more functionality than the text editor that comes included on your BlackBerry. You can save files to your BlackBerry memory or to your SD card. It’l open any ANSI, UNICODE, UNICODE-BE or UTF-8 text file you throw at it.
GridMagic is a spreadsheet editing app that lets you access and edit your MS Excel spreadsheets on your BlackBerry. You can perform basic editing functions, and even work with downloadable templates.
This business calculator is designed to emulate the HP-10B SE calculator. It’s many functions include time Value of Money, Amortization, Cash Flow Analysis, Business Percentages, Statistics Functions, and much more.
This is an easy to use financial calculator that has the features you would expect. You can do all of your financial calculations from your BlackBerry device.
Stock Manager is an app that lets you check your portfolio information and keep up to date with the latest financial news. It supports several different markets, and allows you to look up and research different stocks.
Vlingo lets you control your mobile phone with voice commands. You can launch applications, place phone calls, send a text or email, update your social status, and much more.
Qik allows you to stream video from your cell phone live to the Internet. You can run a live stream or upload videos that can be shared with others in real time.
My Location uses the GPS in your cell phone to track your location on a map. Anyone you want to share your location with can see where you are. You can track where you are, where you’ve been, and how far you’ve traveled. The service only works for GPS enabled devices.
WorldMate is a travel assistant that resides on your BlackBerry or iPhone. You can set your itinerary, check flight times, access maps and weather information, and search for hotels. The information is synced with your calendar so you can keep track your travel plans.
If you ever misplace your Berry, this app will help you find it. Send an email to your device and a loud alarm will go off, even if your BlackBerry is set to quiet mode. It also displays the body of the email on the screen so the person that finds your device will have your contact information.
This app allows you to conveniently use your BlackBerry as a tethered modem for your computer. If you need to access the Internet but are not near a WiFi spot or don’t feel like paying for a temporary service, you can connect your BlackBerry to have full online access.
This widget for Windows Mobile devices adds a launch button to your Today screen. When you click the button it sends you to the Twitter mobile website.
Slick is an instant messaging client that lets you access the major IM services without having to run multiple applications. It organizes your contacts in folders for easy access. Currently in public testing mode.
This is an all-in-one mobile messenger. It brings all f the major chat clients into one easy to use app. You can send pictures and files to your friends, and if you’re not connected it’ll send and receive instant messages as emails. Supports 8 different languages
This is an app that filters call by phone number. Black list calls are filtered and White list calls get through. Only calls that you want to receive will be sent to your device. You can set the preferences to send a text to people requesting that they be placed on the white list.
Raketu service lets you place many different types of calls through your Windows Mobile device. You can make video calls, conference calls, leave email and text messages.
Tiny Twitter is a light weight Twitter client written in Java. Access your Twitter account without having all of your updates showing up in your SMS inbox.
FeedMe is a mobile RSS reader that not only lets you add your feeds, but it also searches other feeds that you might be interested in. It helps you discover more relevant feeds, podcasts, and photostreams.
Speed Reader allows you to have mobile access to your Google Reader feeds through your Windows Mobile device. You can organize your feeds and read articles right from your phone.
NewsBreak lets you follow you RSS feed, read your favorite blogs, and listen to podcasts from you Windows Mobile phone. You can search for new content, and schedule podcast downloads to listen to at a more convenient time.
This app is an online/offline RSS and podcast manager. You can organize your feeds by category, and access your feeds online or download them for offline viewing. You can also use the viewer for audio and video podcasts.
This is a content backup and sharing service. You can save notes, photos, and audio and video files to your private DashWire account. These files can be shared with friends, or just used as backup storage for your important data.
CapSure is a screen capture application for Windows Mobile phones. It can save a shot of your screen in BMP, GIF, or JPG format. You can capture a specific screen, or set it for timed captures.
Audio Notes Touch is an mp3 recorder with an easy to use interface. It provides one touch recording, and also allows for voice activation. You can send saved recordings using email or MMS.
This is a Today plug-in for your Calendar, contacts, Notes, and Messages. It gathers all of your PIM info together into one screen for quick and easy access. Your most pressing tasks and upcoming events will be displayed as a reminder.
Here’s a full-featured office suite that lets you open, edit, and save Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files without losing content and formatting. It retains all of the functions that are in any of your MS Office files.
Spb Finance is a financial manager that lets you add transactions with just two clicks. It uses an auto-completion feature to make entering transactions quick and easy. Designed to integrate with the popular MS Money and Quicken desktop applications.
This budget tracker lets you enter your financial transactions, and to organize your expenses by category. You can set up budgets and compare your actual spending results.
Designed to deliver updated information from the financial markets right to your phone. WM Stock Viewer accesses NYSE and NASDAQ for the latest results. You can also browse headline news form the major financial news services as a bonus.
This is another stock market viewer that lets you vies index prices and look up information on different stacks.
MPlayer is a media player that plays audio and video files on your Windows Mobile and Pocket PC devices. It also has the ability to play live streams directly from the network.
You can feed your YouTube addiction with this app. It lets you search for and play videos directly from the site. It even includes full screen mode.
Winterface allows you to fully customize how you interact with your touchscreen device. It acts as a launcher and task manager, and allows you to layout your screen in a way that makes the most sense for your use.
Here’s another interface that lets you customize your home screen. It lets you add widgets to improve the functionality of your screen and to personalize it. Add a media player, weather information, world clocks, and even a calendar with a two-week agenda.
Spaz lets you search and read tweets in the Twitter network without an account. If you do have an account you’ll be able to track your timelines, post, reply, and send direct messages. You’ll get a notification when a new message comes to you. Currently in beta.
Tweed is a Twitter client that lets you access multiple accounts through your Palm device. You can browse topics or do searches for the content you need. Bookmark your searches, follow the timelines you want, and of course post, reply, retweet, and send direct messages.
The official LinkedIn app for Palm OS. You can manage your account, update your status, and send messages through your mobile device. You can even keep track of what’s going on with your LinkedIn connections.
Gives you access to the latest edition of the New York Times wherever you are.
Zumobi gives you access to several branded news applications that delivers news to your smartphone. You can view articles from Sporting News, MSNBC, and the Today Show, to name just a few.
This app is designed to let you sync your Palm device with your Mac programs. It works with your Address Book, iTunes, iCal, Entourage, Safari, and iPhoto. You can sync via cable or through a WiFi connection.
Keep all of your passwords, registration codes, credit card info, PINs and any other sensitive information within easy access on your Palm. Your file is password protected so all of your information is safe and secure.
This is a web based note taking program that lets you save text files, photos, audio, or video. Your notes are sent to a private account where you can access them from your computer or through a mobile web browser. Keep the info private or share with friends and colleagues.
QuickOffice Premiere lets you access, edit, and save your MS Office files on your handheld. It features easy navigation, and has many of the features and formatting you would expect. All of your edits will be saved as MS Office documents.
Ultrasoft Money allows you to work with MS Money information from your Palm device. Enter your financial transactions, then sync with MS Money to keep your information backed up and up to date.
If you have a GoPayment merchant account you can process your credit card transactions directly through your mobile browser. If you have an Internet connection, you can send the information from wherever you are.
This is a widget for Pam devices that lets you track stock market indexes and stock information.
A classic Palm OS emulator that runs on the Palm Pre. It makes it possible to run many of the classic Palm applications on the newer webOS that runs on the Palm Pre.
WHERE is a local search application that gives you information based on your location. Find restaurants, ATM’s, gas stations, hotels, restaurants, and much more. It also gives you current gas prices, movie times, and even lets you order your movie tickets online.
This app lets you use your Palm device to find restaurants and things to do. It is not just a list of places close by; it’s a list of places that have been recommended by other users. It even allows you to search through “Best Of” categories.

October 29th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Awesome list. Will definitely use these all the time. Thanks man!
October 29th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
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