Are you someone who depends on your smartphone for day-to-day activities? If you think you are an app-o-maniac and believe in completing tasks on the go, here are some android mobile applications that could come in handy. They have been chosen based on user ratings and utility. All of them are available on Google Play.

1. M Secure

Do you have important and personal data that you would like to secure? Then M Secure might fit your bill. The app’s current version 3.5 manages the passwords of all your e-mail ids, social networking sites, personal data and also has an auto-back-up option!

Price: Rs 562 )

2. Titanium Back Up Pro

This is one of the ultimate back-up apps available. It will be put to best use by those who have large amounts of official data.

Price: Rs 329.12

3. AVG Anti-Virus Secure PRO

For those who run multiple apps simultaneously and get irritated when the mobile slows down. This app kills unwanted tasks that slow the device. It also filters and blocks unwanted calls and text messages.

Price: Rs 559

4. Business Calendar PRO

Nominally priced, this app solves your appointment tensions and pops up notifications of all your appointments. “The app is well classified into personal, professional and project tasks. Hence renders my life hassle free!” says Krishna Teja, an IT professional.

Price: Rs 50

5. MobiSystems’ Office Suite 7

Want to make the most of your smartphone and save time by working on the go? Well, this one will do it for you! This utility app lets you view and edit Word documents, Excel sheets, Power Point presentations and PDFs! Although it burns a small hole in your pocket, it can come in very useful.

Price: Rs 811.41

6. I can’t wake up PRO

Are you too lazy to get out of bed and tired of traditional alarms? Then you have chosen the right app. This one poses simple puzzle and logical quizzes without answering which you cannot snooze your alarm!

Price: Rs 161.99

7. Runtastic Situps PRO

“I plan my work, but never work my plan!” Does this happen with you? This app will track the number of sit-ups you do, guide you through a voice coach, and even let you share your progress on social networking sites! “Most of us tend to lose track of the number of sit-ups that we do. Such an app eases these tensions!” says Shriram Ilango.

Price: Rs 100

8. Moon Reader PRO

Download and read over 18,000 best-selling e-books without advertisements! The app supports over 12 formats of files and is user-friendly. It has a personalised bookshelf that even lets you password protect your data.

Price: Rs 280

9. Guitar PRO

Thought of a new tune and you don’t have your guitar with you? No problem! Just install Guitar PRO, an application that helps you tablature, edit and practice your favourite songs or even share them with your friends! Its fret-board is ambidextrous, suitable for both right-handed and left-handed people.

Price: Rs 362. 43

10. Da Tuner PRO

Want an auto correct tuner for your notes like Microsoft Word’s suggests your spelling changes? Then here is what you were looking for. Da Tuner converts the fundamental frequency to the nearest note for quick and easy tuning.

Price: Rs 157.39

11. Camera 2 PRO

If you think transferring images from your phone to your computer for editing and adding effects to them is too mainstream, try Camera 2 PRO that offers exciting options for editing a picture! Change your picture to retro mode, add Lomo/glow effects, capture videos with effects and do much more with this app!

Price: Rs 149.99

12. Gallery Lock PRO

Want to keep your private moments away from others’ eyes? Install Gallery Lock PRO and hide individual pictures, entire galleries, and even videos from others with simple passwords!

Price: Rs 80

13. Handy Note PRO

Do not have a paper by your side to jot down things? Handy Note PRO does the job for you . Doodle, scribble or note down. “I’m sure to carry my mobile rather than a pen. Hence I prefer this app as it makes life simple!” says one happy user.

Price: Rs 216. 89

(Deeptha is a student of M.O.P. Vaishnav College, Chennai.)

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