Top Free Android Apps Of 2011

Here is a list of my top free Android apps of this year.

I hope that you find this list informative, and maybe you will even find an app you didn’t even know you needed.

Scrabble Free (Game)

Scrabble, one of America’s favorite word games, is also one of the best games you can get on android. Scrabble Free comes ready to play with your friends whether it is on android, iPhone or any other Smartphone devices.

Google Translate Conversation Mode (Communication)

Google Translate doesn’t only translate content while browsing the net; it also allows you to translate in 7 different languages on SMS.

Smartr Contacts (Productivity)

This app creates a richer design for your contacts and enables you to find every contact easier than ever. Warning, this app is still in a beta but it still functions very well.

SpeakToIt Assistant (Productivity)

Looking for a competitor for iPhone’s Siri? SpeakToIt Assistant is just about as close as you will get on android. It is a voice assistant that can work with you on various activities on your phone.

WhatsApp Messenger (Communication)

WhatsApp allows you to send and receive text messages easier than ever. You can also send pictures, group chat, and set statuses just like an instant messenger. WhatsApp sends text messages via internet connectivity free of charge for the first year, then a one time fee of $1.99.

Light Box (Photo Management)

Imagine Light Box as a replacement camera app that allows you to enhance and change effects of the pictures you take. It automatically organizes your photos in a timeline of postcard on lightbox.com and you can keep them private or share them with your friends.

I’m Getting Arrested (Lifestyle *Niche*)

Not everyone gets arrested, but if that occasion comes you will have this app. I’m getting arrested allows you to send a message to anyone you want simultaneously. It can also send your location with the press of a button if a bad situation were to ever arrive.

Amazon App Store (Shopping)

Come on, it’s Amazon. Yes, you can get apps for a lower price through the marketplace, but that’s not the main draw. The main draw is that every day you get a free paid app from the Amazon marketplace.

QQ LAUNCHER (Personalization)

Looking for a new look for your phone? QQ Launcher allows you to customize your user interface of your phone in a way that you would like it. It’s also free and it comes with a few preset backgrounds and widgets you can mess around with.

Google Plus (Social)

Google Plus is a new up and coming social networking website. The app allows you to manage and use your account via android phone.

Skitch (Photo Management)

Skitch allows you to take a snapshot of people and draw on the photos. You can also share them with friends. It is quite simply a fun social photo app.

Dolphin Web Browser HD (Browser)

Let’s face it; anything is better than the stock web browser for Android. Dolphin Web Browser HD is one of the best you can get. It has a Swipe bookmark feature that is simple and easy to use. It allows you to go to your favorite websites with just one swipe gesture.

Tango Voice and Video Calls (Social)

If you like to voice and video call your friends then this is the app for you. Tango works well in its entire department and does what it says. If you want to stay socially connected video calling your friends, this is the app for you.

Tune In Radio (Music & Audio)

There are many radio players that you can find that you would have to pay for. Tune in Radio does everything a paid app does but for free.  It allows you to bookmark and save certain radio station and search for whatever kind of music you may be in the mood for.

Hey Tell (Communication)

Who here thinks sending a text message might be a little too complex at times? Hey Tell is a walkie talkie voice message app that allows you to send a voice message for about 30 seconds to your friend instantly without waiting for the beep.

Advanced Task Killer (Tools)

Sometimes people have problems with the battery life of their phone. Advanced Task Killer is a great app that allows you to kill apps running in the background every few minutes to save your battery life. It even notifies you when it kills the apps to let you know its working. How nice of them.

Note Everything (Productivity)

This is an all in one note taking app. Not only you can type notes, you can also draw notes and voice record notes. Take advantage of this multi note-taking app. It’s also very fun to draw on when you’re in class.

Nook or Kindle (Books & Reference)

Nook or Kindle, doesn’t matter which one really. They are both book apps you can have on your phone. Take your books on the go with. You can also have access to the kindle and nook store like the real devices.

Stumble Upon (Productivity)

Stumble Upon lets you set your preferences of what kind of news and stories you like to read and it will send them to you. Just about every day you will “Stumble Upon” some interesting articles and news stories randomly.

Keep Safe (Productivity)

Keep Safe is an app that hides your photos that you don’t want to be seen by wondering eyes. For example, someone holding your phone and they decide to search through your gallery. The moral of the story is, keep safe.