The Most Popular iPhone Apps

This list of most popular iPhone apps is subject to change quite quickly thanks to so many app developers coming out with new or better versions of existing apps.  Nevertheless, to help give you ideas as to which are some of the most popular iPhone apps today, here is a list of iPhone applications that have been recently downloaded by many users.

Jott
Too lazy for texting or usually don’t have both hands free?  Use this app to make a voice memo and Jott will store it as a text to be referenced by you later on.  All you have to do is tap the iPhone screen and speak for up to 15 seconds into the microphone.  Last time I checked, this app can be downloaded for free.

iMapMe
Do you have a poor sense of direction?  Do you find yourself lost most of the time?  If you answered yes, you need this iPhone application!  Whenever you are lost, all you have to do is to tap your iPhone and you will immediately find out exactly where you are.  This is a great app especially if you are like me and are too embarrassed or proud to ask for directions.

Lyrics
This is a very popular iPhone app for the music aficionados out there.  Almost everybody loves to search for the fresh lyrics of a new Billboard top grosser or a classic tune and then save them to sing along to.  This app would be very helpful to keep those concerts (in your room) up-to-date.

Pandora Radio
Who doesn’t like having free music at your fingertips?  With Pandora Radio, all it takes is for you to submit an artist or genre and it will give you a playlist.  You can even personalize your playlist by ranking the songs and Pandora Radio will commit to memory your song ranking preferences.

Facebook
Facebook, the social networking site, has expanded its services to iPhone users.  With this iPhone application, you are able to check any of your messages and post updates onto your Wall.  This is one of the most popular iPhone apps and it is free!

Rocket Taxi
This great app is perfect for parents, students and travelers, because it can benefit just about anyone who ever rides a taxi.  What makes this app so slick is that you only have to fill in the “to and from” blank spaces of its Trip Calculator feature to get the fare estimate.  By GPS or WiFi, Rocket Taxi also uses your current position to locate taxi companies closest to your location for fast service.  Finding a cab has never been easier!

NYTimes
With this app, you can read the New York Times with just a few taps on your iPhone!  Locate articles by section or just read the day’s most popular stories.  No other major newspaper has created a better user experience on the iPhone than the NYTimes.  You won’t ever have to find a place that sells the paper or actually buy one, because you will have the latest New York Times paper in your pocket.

ShapeWriter Lite
This iPhone application allows you to write texts and e-mails with ease.  All you have to do is drag your fingertip over a virtual keyboard to spell out the necessary words.  For instance, if you want to write down “hey”, drag your finger from the “h” to the “e” to the “y” and then remove your finger from the virtual keyboard.  So easy!

Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D
Vivendi Games Mobile developed this 3D kart racing game with rich graphics and cool "Nitro" driving sensations.  Race your way through 12 exciting tracks and numerous environments while battling your madcap opponents.  This game is one hell of an iPhone application, priced at $5.99.

Instapaper
This popular iPhone app comes in two versions: Instapaper Pro (available for $4.99) and Instapaper Free.  It allows you to save web pages for later offline reading.  If you come across an interesting blog post or web article but don’t have time to read them just yet, have them saved with Instapaper.  Then, enjoy reading them when you're bored commuting, in a meeting, or waiting in line.