The Android platform is perfect for running many applications. After a few years of development, Android now has tens of thousands of applications, and many of them are completely free. There are, in fact, so many free Android applications that it can become overwhelming to find all of them. In this list we share our favorite free Android apps.
The only problem now is trying to find enough memory for all of your favorites.
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Dictionary.com
Find the definition of 375,000 words, plus audio pronunciations and spelling suggestions. Also includes Thesaurus.com with 300,000 synonyms and antonyms.
Download Link |Scan the Dictionary.com Android Market QR code
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gFlash+
Take your studies anywhere you go. You can learn about dozens of subjects with gWhiz’s cardset catalog. Go through cardsets, take quizzes, and more.
Download Link |Download gFlash for Android
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Epicurious Recipe App
Browse over 28,000 recipes from Epicurious, which come from magazines like Bon Apetit and Gourmet. Includes Recipe of the Day home screen widget.
Download Link |Scan the Epicurious Android Market QR code
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Periodic Table
Don’t just view the Periodic Table on your Android handset. Learn it. Periodic Table provides pronunciations, quizzes, and facts about each element. Chemistry class just got a bit easier.
Download Link |Scan the Periodic Table Android Market QR code
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Communication
Twitter for Android
Communicate with friends and business associates 140 characters at a time. Twitter for Android brings all basic functions, like photo service integration and direct messages.
Download Link |Scan the Twitter Android Market QR code
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Tumblr
The easiest way to blog just got easier with an Android app. Tumblr allows you to post new items to your blog, including text, video, and images. Follow others and comment on their Tumblrs, too.
Download Link |Scan the Tumblr Android Market QR code
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Foursquare
Check into locations and earn badges. You can let friends know where you are and interact with other Foursquare users in your location.
Download Link |Scan the Foursquare Android Market QR code
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DriveSafel.ly
Reading emails while driving is dangerous, so DriveSafe.ly has created an app that reads them to you. Listen to all of your email and SMS while you’re on the road, without creating a distraction while driving.
Download Link |Download DriveSafel.ly for Android
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Yahoo! Mail
Access your Yahoo! Mail account, including contacts and folders, with this Android app. It allows for rich text email composition and sending and receiving of attachments.
Download Link |Download Yahoo! Mail for Android
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Yahoo! Messenger
Chat with Yahoo! and Windows Live contacts with Yahoo! Messenger for Android. You can access your contacts and even send files to them. Integrates with Yahoo! Mail application.
Download Link |Download Yahoo! Messenger for Android
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Google Voice
Listen to voicemail in any order you want with Google Voice for Android. Allows you to skip over unwanted messages. You can also get a text transcript of voicemails for easy reading.
Download Link |Scan the Google Voice Android QR code
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YouMail Visual Voicemail Plus
YouMail is a popular third party visual voicemail app that allows you to view all of your messages before listening. You can get playback and transcripts right on your Android handset.
Download Link |Scan the Android Market YouMail QR code
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Entertainment
Poynt
Planning a night on the town? Poynt can help you find the hottest locations, including restaurants, attractions, movies, and more. Some restaurants even let you make reservations right from the app.
Download Link |Scan the Poynt Android market QR code
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Scanner Radio
Interested in knowing what’s going on around you, or somewhere else? Scanner Radio lets you listen to communications from more than 2,000 police and fire scanners, plus weather radio broadcasts.
Download Link |Download Scanner Radio for Android
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FBReaderJ
Take advantage of your Android and turn it into an eBook reader with FBReaderJ. It supports many different eBook formats, including oeb, epub, and fb2.
Download Link |Download FBReaderJ for Android
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Nook
Take the experience of the Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader and put it on your Android device. Allows you to browse B&N’s ebook catalog and read just like you would a paper book. Allows you to lend books for 14 days to other Nook users.
Download Link |Scan the Nook Android Market QR code
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Kindle
Amazon’s Kindle is one of the most popular e-readers available, and you can have the same experience on your Android device. The app allows you to buy and read any of Amazon’s 630,000 Kindle titles.
Download Link |Scan the Amazon Kindle Android Market QR code
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Slacker Radio
Slacker Radio takes internet radio to a new level, allowing you to listen to 120 stations, or create your own, that include music from thousands of artists. Includes a trial of Slacker’s music-caching service.
Download Link |Scan the Slacker Radio Android Market QR code
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Pandora Radio
Pandora Radio uses research from the Music Genome Project to find music you’ll like based on the bands you already enjoy. Create multiple stations for all different listening experiences.
Download Link |Scan the Pandora Radio Android Market QR code
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Last.fm
Find out information about thousands of artists worldwide, including tour dates. Last.fm in the U.S., UK, and German also includes a personal radio station that builds playlists based on your preferences.
Download Link |Scan the Last.fm Android Market QR code
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Adobe Photoshop Express
Edit pictures and images right on your Android handset. You can crop photos, adjust color, and even add your own effects. When you’re done you can share with friends and family.
Download Link |Scan the Photoshop Express Android Market QR code
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Mobile Metronome
Take your music lessons on the road. Mobile Metronome turns your Android handset into a rhythm keeping machine. You can practice from anywhere.
Download Link |Scan the Mobile Metronome Android Market QR code
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Shopping
Barcode Reader
Find product information and prices at various online retailers by scanning its barcode. Also features a browser where you can find even more information.
Download Link |Download Barcode Reader for Android
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Fandango
Browse currently playing movies, watch trailers, find a theater near you, and even buy tickets with the Fandango app for Android.
Download Link |Scan the Fandango Android Market QR code
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eBay
Manager your auction account, make bids, pay for your items, and message users with the eBay Android app. You can even view sellers’ profiles to make sure you’re bidding on legitimate items.
Download Link |Scan the eBay Android Market QR code
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Kayak
Never book a flight or hotel without checking Kayak first. It offers the best deals on travel, and even includes itinerary management and flight status information.
Download Link |Scan the Kayak Android Market QR code
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Tools
Chrome to Phone
Read a lot on your Android device? Chrome to Phone allows you to take a web page you’re reading on your Chrome desktop browser and send it to your Android handset for reading later.
Download Link |Scan the Chrome to Phone Android Market QR code
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Evernote
Record everything as you think it, and then go back and find it later. Evernote allows you to record voice, photo, or text notes that sync to your online account. Home screen widget makes note creation even easier.
Download Link |Scan the Evernote Android Market QR code
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Dropbox
Manage your Dropbox.com account right from your Android handset. Browse files, download, and upload while sharing your file with friends.
Download Link |Scan the Dropbox Android Market QR code
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Adobe Reader
If you get PDF email attachments, Adobe Reader is an essential application. Easily browse all PDF files using easy interactions like pinch to zoom and flick scrolling
Download Link |Scan the Adobe Reader Android Market QR code
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Blink
Want to make more of our Android’s flashing LED? Blink lets you create customized alerts, including color and frequency, of your blinking LED. Works for SMS and MMS, missed calls, new calls, and low battery.
Download Link |Download Blink for Android
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Opera Mini
Browse the internet with one of the most popular third party mobile browsers. Opara Mini uses data compression to ensure faster load times.
Download Link |Download Opera Mini for Android
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Skyfire
The Skyfire browser brings a more powerful browsing experience to Android. It allows for the playing of millions of Flash videos, the option to browse a desktop site even if the mobile site loads automatically
Download Link |Scan the Skyfire Android Market QR code
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Scientific Calculator
Make basic or complex calculations on your Android handset with Scientific Calculator. Allows you to view history for easy re-calculations.
Download Link |Scan the Scientific Calculator Android Market QR code
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Cortado Workplace
Manage files, with 1GB of cloud storage, from multiple places. Cortado Workplace also allows you to print from your Android device to a network printer.
Download Link |Download Cortado Workplace for Android
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RandomPasswordGenerator
With thousands of services that require you to create a password, thinking of new ones can be tough. RandomPasswordGenerator can create strong passwords that will keep your accounts more secure.
Download Link |Download RandomPasswordgenerator for Android
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aCurrency
Traveling abroad? Using aCurrency you can calculate the exchange rates among 150 different currencies. The exchange rates update daily so you’ll always know the current rate.
Download Link |Download aCurrency for Android
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RED Tipper
Not sharp with your math skills? RED Tipper helps you easily calculate the tip on your restaurant bill. It can also help you split the bill among friends so there’s no question of who owes what.
Download Link |Download RED Tipper for Android
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CashLog
Where did all your money go? CashLog helps you keep track of all expenses, dividing them into groups. It also provides stats and graphs about your spending habits.
Download Link |Download CashLog for Android
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Cashew
Set a budget and then track your spending with Cashew. This personal finance application lets you keep all of your financial records and budgets in order. You can generate different types of reports to show your progress.
Download Link |Download Cashew for Android
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Wifinder
If you’re not getting cellular reception, Wi-Fi is a viable alternative on many Android handsets. Use Wifinder to find all Wi-Fi networks in the area. You can save favorite networks and remove ones you cannot access.
Download Link |Scan the WiFinder Android Market QR code
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Ultimate Stopwatch & Timer
Use the stopwatch to record multiple laps, or use the timer for a countdown. A no frills animation means this app uses very little battery.
Download Link |Scan the Ultimate Stopwatch & Timer Android Market QR code
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Sports
ESPN ScoreCenter
Keep up with the latest in the world of sports with ESPN’s ScoreCenter Android app. It follows all major sports leagues, providing you with scores and game information.
Download Link |Scan the ESPN ScoreCenter Android Market QR code
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Fitness
DroidFit
Get back in shape and let your Android handset help. Record all of your workouts and view charts to view your progress. DroidFit also provides different exercises so you can create your own personalized routine.
Download Link |Scan the DroidFit Android Market QR code
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Diet, Food and Fitness Tracker
Track your calorie intake with this app, which has nutrition information on over a million different foods. It also includes a fitness tracker, which allows you to track your calories burned as well as taken in.
Download Link |Scan the Diet & Food Tracker Android Market QR code
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