BEST
APPS
of the
MONTH
August 2017
It's been a terrific month for apps, with lots of great titles hitting our iOS devices. We've seen new ways to share and get inspired for travel adventures, a great app for keeping track of your work time, and a long-awaited update to Google Earth. Even more wonderful apps came out in August, so many we had to really be picky about this month's "Best of" list.
RideGuru
The one app that lets you comparison shop ride-sharing services, taxies, and more
An aggregator of ride-shares, RideGuru helps you know the best rates you can hope for across hundreds of services. Before you book that ride, make sure the price is right.
atWork · Work Hours Tracker
Track your work time and overtime with ease
Busy contractors can sometimes lose track of time, and under-bill their clients. Full-time employees suffer the same thing, sometimes. Here's an app that makes it simple to track all of those hours you put in.
Trips by Lonely Planet
A beautiful, simple, and intuitive way to explore every day
Discover new places, be inspired by stories from the Lonely Planet community, and share your own great adventures with photos and videos.
Google Earth
The premier app for exploring the planet
We may live on a small planet in the grand scheme of things, but it's got plenty of interesting locations to explore. This app's latest update makes that easy.
Lightleap by Lightricks
The only camera app you'll ever need
Lightricks, and the Enlight app name, have become synonymous with excellent photo editing. With the latest app in the developer's stable, the names are going to become known for taking great pictures, too.
KORG iMono/Poly
The classic KORG 4VCO synthesizer, reborn on iOS
The 4VCO synthesizer was born in 1981, and was legendary for its ability to create a four-voice polyphonic sound. Now that classic sound is available straight from your iPhone or iPad, with perfect reproduction.
iTranslate Converse
Instantly converse in 38 languages
With iTranslate Converse, your entire iPhone screen becomes a translator. Just speak into the microphone, and instantly get a translation in one of 38 languages.
Universe — Website Builder
Build your own custom web page in about 60 seconds
Creating a web page used to be for the truly geeky among us, taking a lot of time and technical know-how. Now, you can build a great web page right from your iPhone, in less time than it takes to brew a cup of coffee.
MeeTime Meeting Timer
The app that keeps your meetings on track
Meetings can be laborious, mind-numbing times that seem to drag on forever. Here's an app that helps keep them on track and productive, and maybe even end early.