With 225+ installed apps, TTR is a power iPhone user. We constantly test new apps, and ruthlessly delete those that fail to deliver. The apps listed here are keepers, and are heavily used when planning and enjoying travel. Be sure to read the full reviews when available, and let TTR know about your favorite travel apps. (Prices are as of the post date and change frequently.)
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Calengoo$6.99 |
Elegantly displays multiple calendars, including Google Apps. |
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Evernotefree |
The single most-used TTR app. Upgrade to premium to store notes locally on your iPhone. Visit Evernote’s website. |
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Google Earthfree |
Plot your points of interest, see photos and descriptions from an enormous user base, and transfer POIs to Google Maps and your iPhone. |
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Remember the Milkfree |
Create and manage your tasks from your computer or iPhone. Flexible tagging makes it easy to focus on what you need to do. Upgrade to premium for unlimited mobile syncing. |
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Gas Cubby$4.99 |
Track expenses, mileage, service, and repairs for multiple vehicles. Know at a glance how your vehicle is performing and when your next service is due. |
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Dragon Dictationfree |
Dictate texts, emails, and notes using your natural speaking voice. Uncanny accuracy. |
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MotionX GPS Drive$0.99 |
Consistently accurate navigation, live traffic, extras such as POIs and Wikipedia integration. |
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Trapsterfree |
View map-based live alerting of approaching speed traps, red light and speed cameras, accidents, etc. Report road hazards you see to help other Trapster users. |
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Fly Deltafree |
View flight schedules and status, your itineraries, check in, download electronic boarding pass, take a picture and capture the GPS coordinates of your parked car. We’re not playing airline favorites, but TTR is based near a Delta hub. |
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TripItfree |
Easily track your travel plans, including flights, hotels, rental cars, weather, and countless other features. |
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1Password$9.99 |
Securely store your bank, credit card, travel, and other personal information. This app is often on sale. |
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AppBox Pro$1.99 |
Too many apps to list; we especially appreciate the currency converter. |
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Documents To Go$9.99 |
Create, view and edit Word and Excel docs; view PowerPoint, PDF, and others. |
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Dropboxfree |
Sync and share files across computers and mobile devices; easiest way to add ebooks to your reader. Use this link to get an extra 250MB of free storage space. |
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Google Voicefree |
Use your “one number for everything” from your iPhone. Make and receive calls and texts, dial from your contact list, and more. |
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GoodReader$2.99 |
Read huge PDFs (think maps, guides, and such) effortlessly; even annotate them. Robust sharing capabilities, too. |
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JotNot Scanner Pro$0.99 |
Scan receipts, maps, and nearly anything else; correct edges so scans are square; upload to Evernote, Dropbox, Google Docs, etc. |
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OffMaps 2$0.99 |
Download maps before you head to a location with no coverage. TTR uses this extensively overseas where egregious roaming charges prohibit over-the-air mapping. |
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Sirifree |
Just ask Siri for local restaurants, movies, events, businesses, etc. Make reservations from the app. Voice recognition is miraculous. |
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Skypefree |
Make and receive voice and video calls over Wi-Fi and 3G. TTR uses this extensively overseas, calling home whenever free Wi-Fi is available. |
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Stanzafree |
Read books in TTR’s preferred EPUB format (read our review of the Kindle for more information). Use Dropbox to books to your library. |
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WeatherBugfree |
Local weather forecasts, maps, videos, and our beloved wind gauge. Add your travel destinations in advance to monitor weather conditions. |
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Weather Clock$1.99 |
TTR has tested 10+ weather clocks for the iPhone, and this one is the most effective. Simple and beautiful, with just the right features. |
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Wikipanionfree |
Elegant mobile access to Wikipedia, with better formatting than Wikipedia’s official app. |
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World Fact Bookfree |
The Traveller’s Guide provides details of 266 countries, including history, people, government, economy, geography, transportation, communications, and much more. |
Hike |
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Animated Knots by Grog$4.99 |
Learn to tie knots in categories such as boating, climbing, fishing, and scouting. Tag your favorites for even quicker access. |
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EveryTrailfree |
Find, track, and share your trips; particularly strong in hikes, bike rides, and other outdoors activities. See the full TTR app review. |
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Survival Pocket Ref$0.99 |
Based on U.S. military field guides, this handy reference provides the basics on survival, first aid, and recovery. |
Photography/Videography |
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AutoStitch Panorama$1.99 |
Create stunning collages from multiple pictures. |
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Gorillacamfree |
Provides features that Apple should have built into default camera app, such as “rule of thirds” grid, time-lapse photography, “press anywhere” shutter release, leveling bubble, and more. |
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Pano$1.99 |
Create beautiful panoramic shots of up to 16 photos. Simple interface and powerful processing makes seams disappear. |
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Pixelpipefree |
Share your photos and videos across numerous social and media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr, Picasa, Snapfish, and YouTube. |
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ReelDirector$1.99 |
Feature-rich video editor; create titles and transitions, add a soundtrack, and upload to YouTube. Great for those with iPhone 3 and 3GS models. |
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