Mint.com: Free
A streamlined budgeting and account tracking app, Mint is conveniently available on tablets, smartphones, and online. The app lets you connect all of your accounts and track spending. But what makes Mint different from your everyday bank account app? It offers a streamlined look at all forms of income and spending, from loans to credit cards and bank accounts, in one convenient location. It also allows you to set monthly budget and track spending based on categories that can be general (Food & Dining) or very specific (Coffee Shops). The app also suggests financial advice, which gets more specific the longer you use the app.
Duolingo: Free
Named Apple’s Free App of the Year in 2013, Duolingo was created by a professor-student team at Carnegie Mellon University. The app lets English speakers learn five different languages through games and videos. The company vows to keep the app free because they are “fundamentalists on the belief that we should not charge for language education”. The app also teaches English to non-speakers.
TED: Free
With a slogan like “Ideas Worth Spreading”, you know TED talks can keep you entertained for hours. TED’s mission is to spread knowledge in diverse categories by producing speeches and presentations by leaders in their respected fields. The videos are usually under 20 minutes to keep audiences interested and engaged. The app allows you to view over 1,700 videos on your tablet and iPhone. If your have a long flight or road trip, the app also lets you download video to view when you can’t access the Internet.
Army Survival: $1.99
The U.S. Army Field Manual has long been seen as a quintessential resource for anything outdoor. While most people will never need to use its sections on the psychology of survival or signaling techniques, the sections on knots, starting a fire, and basic medical aid can come in handy for anyone who ventures into the great outdoors.
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