Round Table: PreCentral Editor Top 10 webOS Apps 68
It's time we made the rounds again - this week we're opening the kimono (metaphorically, thank god) and showing you which apps your PreCentral.net editors use every day. After the break, take a gander at what we're using every day and be sure to tell us what you're using in the comments.
Top 5, averaged:
1. Preware
2. Tweed
3. Crosswords
4. Gdial Pro
5. Scoop
Derek Kessler
10. Paratrooper, $1.99: Parachute your troops to safety, but look out for obstacles below.
9. Go To Tool, $7.49: Log a location (e.g. where you parked your car) and easily navigate back there.
8. Facebook, Free: Read about and comment on your friends’ activities.
7. The Weather Channel, Free: Get the latest forecasts and weather radar.
6. Scoop, $0.99: Check up on all your Google Reader RSS feeds
5. TopStocks, $2.86: Check the markets and integrate with Google Finance portfolios.
4. Need For Speed Undercover, $9.99: Outrun the cops and fellow racers in this 3D racing game.
3. GeoStrings, $2.99: Set location-based alarms.
2. Preware, Free: Get patches, themes, homebrew apps, web distribution apps and more.
1. Tweed, $2.99: Twitter client with picture integration and notifications.
Jonathan Ezor
10. Classic by MotionApps, $29.99, PalmOS emulator for legacy apps which supports HotSync and WiFi connections.
9. pReader by Jappus, currently free (homebrew), ever-improving eBook reader that supports Secure eReader among other formats.
8. Kosher2Go by Rockettouch, free, GPS-enabled search of Shamash.org kosher restaurant database.
7. DungeonQuest by Moblyng, free, repetitious but still-fun medieval-themed roleplaying game.
6. Scrabble by EA Mobile, $6.99, faithful 3D version of classic boardgame.
5. Timepiece by ZeroPointSoftware, $1.99, full-featured alarm clock with innovative wake-to-Pandora integration.
4. PocketMirror for Microsoft Outlook by Chapura, $39.95 for desktop component, 2-way WiFi sync of memos, tasks, calendar and contacts between Pre and Outlook.
3. Twee by Delicious Morsel, $2.99, Twitter client with multi-account support, notifications and other features in clean interface.
2. webOS Quick Install by Canuck Software, free, desktop application for app and patch install and advanced device management
1. Preware by webOS Internals, free, on-device app and patch installation and management
Dieter Bohn
10. Flixter, Free. Best Movie app, set it to Rotten Tomatoes ratings.
9. Let's Golf, $5.99. Completely addicting golf game.
8. Engadget, Free. Quality stuff.
7. Fliq Suite, Free. Notes, ToDo, Bookmarks.
6. drPodder, Free. Best podcast app, bar none.
5. Scoop, $.99. Google Reader client
4. Gdial Pro, Free. Favorite Google Voice client
3. Tweed, $2,99. Favorite twitter client
2. Crosswords, $9.99. Great crosswords apps
1. Preware, Free. Homebrew, patches, more!
Rob Werlinger
10. Tweed, $2.99. A fully featured twitter app that allowing for multiple accounts, retweets and more.
9. Scoop, $0.99. A lightweight RSS reader that integrates into your Google Reader account.
8. New York Times, free. Access to the latest from the New York Times newspaper.
7. Foursquare, free. Foursquare is what you get when Yelp and Google Latitude have a baby – “check-in” to venues to become the mayor, and out your friends as the mayor of places they frequent.
6. Preware, free. Provides easy access to Patches, Linux Apps, App Catalog apps and more.
5. DrPodder, free. A robust, homebrew only podcast catcher and player.
4. AccuWeather, free. See the current conditions in this free, ad-supported weather app.
3. Pandora, free. The streaming internet radio program you know and love, now with 100% more multitasking.
2. Crosswords, $9.99. Crosswords app with a great interface that downloads puzzles from a multitude of publications, including the New York Times.
1. Gdial Pro, Free. Allows for the (almost) seamless integration of your webOS device and Google Voice.
That's us. How about you?
68 Comments
Asphalt 5 is my favorite game.
The apps I use the most: Music (remix), Absolute Fitness, Pandora, Habla!, Weatherbug, and express news. I used to use Classic, but I find it more and more annoying as there are more and more webOS apps available.
The games I use the most are: (Yes, I know they are also apps), Asphalt5, ToppelBall, NFL2010, Word Ace and Card Ace.
The utilities I use the most are: Preware, Terminal, and MyTether.
How is Absolute Fitness? I've been thinking about picking it up. I don't care about the database being 'small' I'd end up putting all my own food in there anyways... but how is the app overall?
I love the app. I bought it to help me lose weight (herniated disk and the doctor said I needed to lose weight). I had been exercising every day for a month and I hadn't lost much. This helped me keep track of the calories I ate as well as what I lost.
There are graphs (blood pressure, body fat%, calorie intake, calorie net, Carbohydrates, exercise, fats, hours of sleep, protein, saturated fats, glasses of water, and weight) that help you see how you have been doing and identify what you need to improve.
You can add the food and exercises you do if they are not listed and make them favorites so you can have easy access.
Overall, I'm very happy with it....although I haven't tried any others. I do not use it to track my weight lifting as all I can input is the calories burned or minutes. I keep track of my weight reps using something else.
I hope this helps.
Yes, it does!!! Thank you very much!
I'm looking to track my intake along with exercises. What you described about the app sounds like it will be a good purchase for me!
Thank you again!!! =D
What is the best weather app?
...I use AccuWeather & it works great - plus it's free. It was the 1st app I downloaded to keep track of snow since I moved to Ohio from Southern California. I know I know...I'm just here for college. Try the app =)
I like weather bug, but I don't know of a reason other than preference.
Since the last update, I would pick weather bug. When I first downloaded it, the maps were terible. They have improved.
Its weather alerts seem to tell you more information then Accuweather. I really like weather bug, but accus nice also.
I go back and forth a lot. Weatherbug has SO much more to offer, but like the look of accuweather. I'd love for them to merge and get the GUI of accuweather and the data and featured of weatherbug. Bweather sorta does this since it is an accuweather like interface, but with WB data. However, It just doesn't seem as good as either of those two.
And I like the Weather Channel one. So I guess you'll have to try them all and see for yourself! :D
I'd also go with Weatherbug. It has GREAT zooming radar with layers, can control update timing, full forecasts, alerts with more info, webcams for each area which a nice feature, and even national video forecasts. On the con side I wish the interface was black (I know...picky) and wish the main screen showed today's forecast hi/lo instead of the actual attained so far hi/lo. I find Accuweather to ALWAYS be a few temperature degrees higher than ALL the others (funny given the name) and updates aren't as often. Accuweather doesn't give long enough forecast description (today's says "sunshine") and they have weather alerts, but don't give you the details.
I really like bweather. No ads just the simple things I need, current temp, next four days, and good graphics.
Preware basically makes the Pre fun & exciting...and evolve beyond it's "stock" settings. I think as webOS matures we'll see Preware evolve as well...and that right there is what makes Palm's creation one to be reckoned with. Slowly & surely skeptics are giving Palm credit for it's innovation...but still it falls short of what they truly deserve.
My favorite apps SO FAR are: Preware, AccuWeather, Egadget, New York Times, and Tune Your Guitar. For gaming I use VisualBoyAdvance =)
1.Preware
2.Facebook
3.Let
Dr. Podder is a savior for the daily underground disconnected commute.
#1 Preware (who would've guessed?)
#2 Tweed
#3 Bahnfahren
#4 Brightness Unlinked
#5 LED Torch (has served me well several times)
#6 Engadget ( :) )
#7 Paratrooper Mini (that's a good example of small, yet funny games! More of 'em!)
#8 Visualboy Advance (I grew up with a Gameboy, brings back old childhood memories!)
#9 Wake On Lan (YAY! Now we just need an App that wakes up the PC automatically when a certain GPS-location is reached)
#10 I'm afraid I can't think of another one :( But all those patches sure are great (although no real "Apps" of course).
Thanks to all of those nifty developers that gave/opened us one of the (if not the) best mobile platforms to date! You guys ROCK!
I agree with Neemiah_p. Preware opens up so many possiblilities. It's absolutely the dealbreaker when considering another phone. Themes alone should sell the Pre. Oh well, if you aren't on board... See ya!
My favorites are: Preware, Word Whirl, Switcharoo Free, and now Newsroom.
My top apps for my Palm Pre are:
1. Tweed
2. Tealspeed
3. Music Remix
4. Pixelpipe Uploader
5. Stickyman
6. Dr. Podder
7. Assassins
8. Net2Streams Pro
9. The Weather Channel
10. MoJack
Really in no order, just listing the 10 I use the most
1) Preware
2) Radio Time
3) SHOUTcast
4) Dope Wars
5) Visual Boy Advance
6) Checkbook
7) Switcharoo Free
8) Battery Monitor
9) Mileage Monitor
10) Weather Channel
Wow.. no props for NewsRoom? One of the most polished apps out there.
1. preware
2. pandora
3. jog stats
4. the weather channel
5. backgrounds (i choose my own background to match my theme)
6. does the "updates" app count lol
1. Preware
2. Twee
3. Need For Speed Undercover
4. Free Books
5. Slacker Radio
6. FriendsFlow
7. myFlashLight
8. Net2Streams Pro
9. The Weather Channel
10. Rockus Sound
1. PreWare (Thanks to all the webOS Internals Dev)
2. FriendsFlow (IMO best FB app)
3. drPodder (keeps me updated to NY sports talk)
4. DatPiff (new app, but a most have if you a Hip-Hop fan)
5. Fliq Notes
6. Twee (Beautiful UI)
7. NFS
8. TrackMyWork
9. The Weather Channel
10. EnGadget
I'm expecting this list to change within the next month, due to the Hot App Competition(lets hope I'm right)..
1) Preware
2) Checkbook
3) Music Remix
4) Engadget
5) The Weather Channel
6) NFS
7) Asphalt5
8) Monopoly
9) RadioTime
10)Net2Stream
1. Preware
2. Let's Golf
3. Free Books (love this)
4. Accuweather
5. Slacker
6. Pandora
7. Engagdet
8. AirTraffic Lite
9. YouView
10. Break
10. AccuWeather or The Weather Channel(They are very close.)
9. Youtube (With the download patch)
8. News Feed
7. Pandora
6. Express News
5. Zilch Lite
4. Net2Streams lite
3. RadioTime (Great for Old time Radio and Stations from around the world.)
2. Preware
1. gDial Pro
1. Tweed
2. FriendFlow
3. Preware
4. Music (Remix)
5. Absolute Fitness
6. Fit Track
7. Weather Bug
8. Net2Streams Pro
9. Slacker Radio
10.NFL 2010
Im on the road a lot, so the Music apps are a must.
YouView was becoming one of my favorites, until it crashed my phone with the last update. I guess thats why they call it Beta.
In no particular order because I use them all so much:
Geostrings
FLASHCARDS (2.0 is amazing, folks)
Calendar
Tasks (I use this so very much)
T Minus
TealSpeed
Adam Carolla Network
Tweed
I don't have any paid apps :(, so I only use a few.
1) Fliq Notes
2) Facebook
3) AppScoop
4) FlashCards
5) Wooter!
No love for Spaz?!? Love it and it is free! Here is my list:
1. Spaz
2. Scoop
3. DrPodder
4. Weather Channel
5. Facebook
6. JogStats
7. Preware
8. Need for Speed
9. Yelp
10. Radiotime
In no order
1) Pandora: Cool, and you can run it in the background with that cool notification thingie!
2) Facebook: Yeah the app sucks, but it works. They need to AT LEAST let you view what notifications you have but at least you can view your feed.
3) Crosswords: (tho I have the free version... $10 seems a little steep) Great time waster.
4) Weather Channel/Accuweather: I prefer the interface of Accuweather to be honest, but I find WC to be more accurate.
5) Flixster: I agree, set it to Rotten Tomatoes ratings. I was surprised when so many bad movies had high ratings, then I realized it was set to Flixster ratings
6) Infopedia/Wapedia: Everyone needs a Wiki app.
7) Yelp: Use this all the time. I Yelp places before I eat there.
8) Music Remix: The other music player has gotten a lot better, but Music Remix is still tops (Homebrew).
9) GDialPro: I need a way to interface with GVoice after all.
10) Twee: Need a twitter client. Can't go wrong with Tweed or Twee, but I prefer the look of Twee better.
1. Timepiece (every night)
2. Agenda (every day)
3. Music(remix)
4. Fittrack
5. NYT
6. Express News
7. RadioTimePandoraSlackerRadio (see what I did there?)
8. Preware (and filecoaster for old times' sake)
9. LED Torch
10.Destroids
1. Preware (how could anyone NOT have this)
2. NewsRoom (SHOCKED Scoop is listed more)
3. Pandora
4. WeatherBug Elite
5. Tweed
6. FriendsFlow
7. Gdial
8. Music(remix)
9. RadioTime
10. LED Torch (amazed or sad how much I use this)
10. drPodder
09. Twee
08. AppScoop
07. Timepiece
06. Facebook
05. bWeather
04. Preware
03. Engadget
02. Newsroom
01. Slacker Radio
1) NewsRoom
2) GeoStrings
3) RadioTime
4) FriendsBook
5) Classic
6) Weather Dashboard
7) Tweed
8) Evernote
9) Sprint Navigation
10)FlightView
In no particular order:
1. Preware
2. PreCentral (unofficial app)
3. Express Stocks
4. Dat Piff Mobile
5. Facebook
6. Asphalt 5
7. The Helicopter
8. Music (Remix)
9. Express Horoscopes
10. Slacker Radio
1.Agenda-Nice Clean and quick view of the calendar
2.Friendsbook-Minor issues, but very clean interface
3.Tweed-Most efficient twitter client
4.Weather Bug-Weather Alerts are clearly displayed and complete
5.Whendle-Needs some work, but very nice world clock
6.Voxofon-Hassle free international calls
7.Translator-Just plain handy and simple
8.Music Remix-An absolute necessity
9.EA Sudoku
10.Guitarist Reference
Argh! How could I forget Agenda! It's the first app I open every morning.
sooo..
11. Agenda
10.Coin Flip
9. NFS
8. Spades
7. Air Traffic
6. App Idea Box
5. Weather Channel
4. Facebook
3. Pandora
2. Preware
1. News Room
1.Preware
2.Music(Remix)
3.Facebook/Friendsbook-must use both which is a pain
4.Engadget
5.PreCentral
6.DatPiff Mobile
7.NFSU
8.Switcharoo Free
9.m:Mafia
10.Pandora(recently started using Slacker)
1: PreCentral
2: Preware
3: GeoStrings
4: RadioTime
4: Paintr Lite
5: Mode Switcher
6: Xbox Live Friends
7: FlashCards
8: LED Torch
9: Mobile Hotspot/FreeTether
10: Luna Manager
All of them is FREE besides GeoStrings
1: Dr. Podder
2: Photo Dialer
3: Dealert
4: Need for Speed
5: Weather Dashboard
6: PreWare
7: Friendsbook
8: Pandora (May be replaced by Slacker)
9: LaunchPoint
10: WordWhirl
interesting top 10s for everyone.
i'm just bored so i'm adding my top ten in no order:
where
friendsflow
pandora
twee
weather channel app
tip em
accuradio
flixster
precentral
yelp
Facebook? are you all serious? the facebook mobile site does so much more, so much better. the facebook app is worse than nothing.
1. engadget
2. MyQ for Netflix
3. The Weather Channel
4. Need for Speed
5. ZIP Code Tools
6. WootOn!
7. Party Sign
8. Monopoly
9. Fandango
10. Air Hockey
1. Preware
2. Dr. Podder
3. QuickInstall
4. AP Mobile
5. gDial Pro
6. Weather Channel
7. Yelp
8. Pandora
9. Oregon Trail
10. Spades
Some great apps not mentioned:
Don't forget the PreCentral Mobile App - makes reading this site and the forums easier
YouView - Free app so you can have visual voicemail
Mileage Monitor - Keep track of gas mileage
Enjoy Daily Sudoku
1. GeoStrings
2. Synergy
3. Shopping Manager
4. Preware
5. Classic
6. Word Whirl
7. Spades
8. Mail
9. Camera & Photos
10. Calendar
Yes, I know 4 of them are built-in apps. Didn't see anything against that in the "rules". :)
My Top 10 apps
- Preware
- Engadget
- Radiotime
- Dr.Podder
- Comics
- Music Remix
- DEalert
- Newsfeed
- Wallpaper Switcharoo
- Mileage Monitor
From the article I'm assuming that you want 3rd party applications.
1. Preware
2. Pandora
3. Twee
4. RadioTime
5. AccuWeather
6. LED Torch (Especially with the Flashlight in Device Menu patch.)
7. Mileage Monitor
8. Brightness Unlinked (So I can set the screen brightness to low and still have the keyboard lit.)
9. Quick Contacts
10. pReader
The built in applications, I use:
1. Web
2. Calendar
3. Mail
4. Clock (For the alarm to wake me up.)
4. Camera (Takes surprisingly good pictures considering its limitations.)
5. Tasks (Though I really miss the classic version, it is more GTD friendly.)
6. Sprint Navigation (My wife and I are both directionally challenged.)
Then there are patches (I only have 19 of them.) I really can't give a top 10 here as they are all important to me.
WINNERS
=============
1) Preware
2) gDial Pro
3) Music Player (Remix)
4) TIE: Asphalt5, Glyder 2, Let's Golf
5) NewsRoom
6) Hotels By Me
7) TIE: gpsDashboard Free, MiniMap, Mapping Tool
8) Geocaching for WebOS
9) Terminal
10) wIRC
HONORABLE MENTIONS
=============
11) Dictionary
12) wikiHow
13) What's For Dinner? Lite
14) Drinking Trivia
15) TIE: AccuRadio, RadioTime, Slacker Radio, DatPiff Mobile, Music Wave Lite
EXTRA BONUS) Meta-Doctor
... I guess I cheated a bit, huh? :( Too tough to call, is my opinion.
5. Let's Golf
4. Luna Manager - I'd rather do a Luna restart than a full restart any day
3. Preware
2. Slacker (finally!)
1. Dr Podder - the absolute best
I also use MyQ (Netflix), Daily Sodoku, Crosswords Lite, Music Player Remix and YouView, but my Pre experience would be nothing without those top 5. Thanks you developers!!
okay, guess I'll chip in. Here's what's on my pre:
http://www.chuqui.com/2010/02/whats-on-my-pre/
10. Reset Button: Reboot your Pre.
9. Preware
8. MyQ for Netflix
7. Classic: reuse PALM OS APPS.
6. NY Times news app.
5. Associated Press (AP) news app
4. Weather Channel: 36 hour & chance of precipitation make it better than Accuweather.
3. Agenda - Until Palm fixes the Calendar I will be using this to see appts in a List view & search for future appts. C'mon Palm & FIX IT!!
2. Accuradio - better than Pandora especially if you like Metal & hard rock. You can also block artists you don't like from being played!
1. Music Remix
1. Tweed
2. Scoop
3. drPodder
4. Engadget
5. Facebook
6. Preware
7. Pandora
8. Slacker Radio
9. gDial Pro
10. The Weather Channel
1. Tweed
2. gDial Pro
3. wIRC
4. Pixel Pipe Uploader
5. Foursquare
6. Feeds
7. Preware
8. Agenda
9. Express Stocks
10. Glyder 2
Preware, Asphalt 5, Twee, Quick Contacts, Newsroom, Pack 'N' Track, Checkbook, Music(Remix).
*Updated to add Gangstar, it's an amazing game.
Oooooook! Lets get this party started!
1: Preware-great portal for making your webOS device awesome
2: Newsroom-Love the interface and being kept up to date with news.
3: drPodder-Awesome podcast player. Auto-download and delete, I no longer have to sync with iTunes thank goodness :)
4: Checkbook-Great app for keeping your finances in check.
5: Twee-Nice being kept in the loopt with whats happening.
6: Timepiece-Awesome clock app with custom alarms.
7: Pack-n-Track: Handy app on knowing whats up with your packages.
8: SplashID: Nice app for keeping my info private and with me at all times.
9: GeoStrings: Helps stop me slapping my face for forgetting items while in town.
10: gDial Pro: Google voice...nuff said!
Pretty disgusted at the lack of Newsroom; probably in the Top 5 apps for webOS.
My favorites are Newsroom, Tweed, Wallpaper Switcharoo and Boggle.
Hot Girls is pretty nice as well...
I'd use a news app, but most of the mainstream news these day is just lies and tries to mislead me. So I find my own alternative sources of information.
Well you can stream any rss into newsroom, including every non-mainstream site out there.
1. Preware
2. Pandora
3. Youtube
4. Facebook
5. Twee Free
6. Monopoly
7. Datpiff
8. The weather channel
9. Flixter
10. Good food
My apps in order of use...
1. Clock (to wake up :) )
2. Agenda (see what's happening that day.
3. Mail (see if there are any fires that need attention.
4. The Weather Channel (do I need an umbrella?)
5. Where Traffic (how bad is the commute)
6. Pandora\Net2Streams \Accuradio\Slacker(meh) (for the commute.)
7. Express News
8. Update\Preware (feed the addiction!)
9. Free Books (catch up on the classics)
10. NFSU\A5\Assasins\AirTraffic
Not exactly ten, but there are some ties\equal use apps in there. :)
Here are my favorite apps that i use everyday. No particular order:
NewsRoom (By far, the coolest app! I am also surprised it is not mentioned more often)
Accuweather (I love having a nice animated radar with zoom features)
drPodder (Gotta have my PreCentral Podcast!!)
Backgrounds (Great app that features a database of 10,000 backgrounds with updates all the time!)
Need for Speed Undercover (Great Racing Game experience on the Palm Pre)
AP Mobile News (Great AP News App)
TechTray (Quick Snippets of Tech News)
Engadget App (Self Explanatory and nice features)
Music Remix (Great app for listening to your music)
Radio Time (Great app for listening to radio stations)
*Not exactly in this order*
10. EZCalc - Free. Everything you need "mathematically" in one app. Would like some haptic feedback.
9. Sprint Navigation - Free/native - Not very accurate in tight neighborhoods, but ... it's free turn by turn!
8. Weather Channel - Free - Quick, simple, radar.
7. Fandango - Free - Quick. I'm not liking the flixster.. sorry.
6. SimpleBible - Free - not a lot of translation choices, but it's the Bible w/o having to go online.
5. NFSU - $$ from EA. It's pretty. Hate the demolition levels though.
4. Comics - Free / Homebrew - Can't start my day without coffee and Get Fuzzy. Need a pretty good data signal, though.
3. Tetris - $6 or $7 from EA. Very polished. Great music.
2. Switcharoo Free - free / homebrew - Variety in wallpapers is a great thing!
1. NewsRoom - $5 - No it doesn't sync with google reader, but it's amazingly clean and quick. I almost don't even use google reader anymore, because I get more read quicker on Newsroom than I do on google.
*I would put Music Remix, but hasn't that basically replaced the music player for everyone? If you own a webos device and don't use Music Remix, there's something wrong with you. It's what Palm should have done in the first place.*
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