The Apple app store revolutionized the way in which people download software for their phones. Some of the most useful iPhone apps have been downloaded millions of times.
In this list, we’ve gathered up the most useful iPhone apps of all time, according to their download count and rating in the app store. Check out our list, and suggest your own favorites in the comments.
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Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger is a faster way to send mobile messages to friends. With Messenger, you can send and receive messages with any of your friends around the world or anyone in your mobile contacts list. Messenger is available on iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry.
Find My iPhone
If you misplace your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, the Find My iPhone app will let you use another iOS device to find it and protect your data.
Solitaire
If you like Windows Solitaire, you’re going to love this app!
Words With Friends
Play the free version of Words With Friends — the game more of your friends are playing than any other word game!
SpeedDate
Chat instantly with people near you right from the palm of your hand!
App Deals
Save time and save money by downloading the app that millions of people are using to discover great DEALS on the best FREE apps and PRICE DROPS in the App Store.
Pandora Radio
Pandora Radio is free personalized radio that only plays music you’ll love.
360 Panorama
Take stunning 360 panoramas everywhere.
MotionX GPS Drive
MotionX-GPS Drive turns your iPhone into the next-generation car and pedestrian navigation solution.
UNO
Play the classic card game that’s #1 for fun with friends and family.
Crosswords
Download and play crossword puzzles right on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.
Flick Fishing
Fully animated “living” environments combine with intuitive real-life controls to create the best fishing game available!
Bejeweled 2
Match multiple gems for dazzling, high-carat fun.
Magic Piano
Featured in the New York Times, TIME, MacWorld, and as the Apple iPhone App of the Week, Magic Piano lets you experience the joy of making music.
Pick-Up Sticks
Get your hand ready for the new stick picking game. Challenge online player anytime and anywhere.
SCRABBLE
See why SCRABBLE was chosen by TIME magazine as one of the “50 best iPhone Apps” of the year!
Flashlight
Finally a REAL Flashlight ONLY on the NEW iPhone 4.
WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform smartphone messenger currently available for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Nokia phones.
The Sims 3
Long live The Sims!.
MONOPOLY
Build an empire with the world’s most coveted real-estate properties like Paris, Rome and Barcelona.
QR Reader
The most simple & easy QR Reader – 100% FREE.
RedLaser
RedLaser – Impossibly accurate barcode scanning.
ShoutFlow
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My Sketch
My Sketch, top sketch app worldwide with more than 5 million users.
11 million users love Instagram! It’s a free, fun, and simple way to make and share gorgeous photos on your iPhone.
101-in-1 Games
This game is a collection of 104 games in 1 app!
Family Feud
Survey Says: Play the Ultimate Social Gaming Experience on the go!
Don’t touch it HD
for entertainment use only and does not provide true fingerprint scanning functionality
Facebook for iPhone and iPad.
LockScreen
Protect your iPhone from possible thieves
Status Shuffle
With Status Shuffle, you choose a status from our huge selection.
Pimp Your Screen
Pimp Your Screen is here to customize the look of your device by giving you an exclusive selection of specially designed backgrounds, icon skins, app shelves, neon combos and many other eye candies.
Voice Actions
Control your phone through speech commands.
Sleep Cycle
An alarm clock that analyzes your sleep patterns and wakes you in the lightest sleep phase – a natural way to wake up where you feel rested and relaxed.
Navigation By TeleNav
TeleNav GPS Plus is one of the top ranked navigation apps in the iTunes App Store.
Star Walk
Star Walk enables you to point your iPhone at the sky and see what stars, constellations, and satellites you are looking at in real-time.
The Oregon Trail
Embark on Gameloft’s refreshing revisit of the classic game you used to play on Apple II now.
ESPN Radio
Listen to LIVE internet broadcasts.
Nike+ GPS
Map your runs, track your progress and get the motivation you need to go even further.
Ringtone Designer Pro
Never pay for another ringtone! Ringtone Designer Pro is the first app to allow you to make unlimited ringtones, text tones, and alert tones using songs in your iPhone’s music library.
