May 24: Gotta-have iPhone apps

I have more iPhone apps to recommend! Even if you don’t have an iPhone, some of these may be available in other formats, or you might find a similar app that works with your phone. I’ve previously recommended iPhone apps here and here. Now for my latest finds:

• First, I must recommend PandoraBox, which lists apps that are on sale and sometimes free. It’s updated constantly, and it’s where I’ve been finding many, many apps. I download tons and then tell you about the ones worth keeping. The only thing I don’t love about PandoraBox is that it’s a little clumsy switching itself over to the App Store. Still, it’s a great little program to alert you to sales. Rumor is they’re going to set up a “watch for your favorite app to go on sale” thing, which makes it an even cooler thing. FREE.
• This one’s not just for the iPhone: U.S. Bank. If you’re a U.S. Bank customer, this mobile app will let you check balances and transfer funds. FREE
• CardStar is another convenient app that made for several types of phones. If you have rewards/loyalty/club cards for stores like Albertsons, Safeway, Barnes & Noble, Office Depot, etc., this ought to come in handy. Simply enter the numerical code and this app will store it as a UPC and let you scan it at the store. No more digging around looking for those cards. No more bulky wallets from carrying them with you all the time! I love this one. Reviews are so-so as far as the stores’ ability to scan, but I’ve had no trouble so far. FREE
• Touch to Give. You’ve heard of The Greater Good Network (The Hunger Site, The Breast Cancer Site, The Animal Rescue Site), and you probably visit them every day to donate. Now you can do it from your phone. FREE
• Tenplustwo. This is the total deal-maker. I’ll work for ten minutes, then Facebook for two. Or I’ll exercise for ten minutes, then eat a pound of butter for two. However you choose to use this app, it works like this: a timer starts a countdown of ten minutes, then dings when it’s time to switch from work to play. 99¢
• I love this one: Gratitude! List the things for which you’re grateful every day. It’s a lovely way to remind yourself that life does NOT totally suck all the time. Lots of nice little features. 99¢
• Along the same lines, you’ll find iPositive. Motivating messages every day. Gotta love it. Was $2.99, now FREE
• You’ll spend a lot of time in the mirror with this one: MouthOff. The best way to see how MouthOff works is to watch this video. Pretty silly and fun. Jack thinks it’s the awesomest iPhone app I’ve got. FREE last week, now it’s $1.99
• What was Tweetie is now Twitter. Twitter’s official iPhone app is better than ever. Lots of new features. Available for Android and Blackberry too—just search for it. FREE

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