Travel | Android Apps Review

Ski the World: Bunny Slopes and Hard Lines Ahoy

Reviewed by Luke Patrick on Jan 28, 2013

Price: Free Rating: Ski the World: Written Android App Review Being from the wonderfully snow, wild and otherwise outdoorsy state of Colorado, we really do love us some skiing. Snowboarding as well, for that matter. And no matter how you slice it, one of the absolute best bits about living in a ski area is being able to wake up in the morning, check the reports, and gauge how good the skiing will be. With that in mind, may we present our favorite new slope checker, Ski the World by developer TouriSpo. The app makes it incredibly simple and fun to not only look for your favorite ski destinations, but also for those all around the world. For our...

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What’s Your Forecast? The Weather Channel Android App

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on Dec 13, 2012

Price: Free The Weather Channel: Written Android App Review Today’s forecast? Partly cloudy with a chance of one awesome app. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably recognize The Weather Channel. That’s the station with all the cool weather shows, and tons of local forecast info. Now you can take the local weather down low with you everywhere, thanks to The Weather Channel Android app, from, you guessed it, The Weather Channel! Features: Like most weather apps, The Weather Channel app tells you what the weather is in your neck of the woods. It offers customized forecasts, whether you’re looking for an hourly report or a high view of the next ten days. You can also save locations, or...

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Always Be on Time with World Traveler’s Clock

Reviewed by Philip Chan on Nov 24, 2012

Price: Free World Traveler’s Clock: Android Apps Written Review Do you travel frequently internationally? Do you have friends and family located all over the world and like to keep in touch with them at the right time of the day? Then the World Traveler’s Clock app from developer Mobile Embedded Technology CO., LTD is just the app for you! Features The World Traveler’s Clock app does just what its title says. It provides times of numerous locations all over the world instantly and conveniently. Whether you are trying to figure out what time it is back home, or of all the times of the places that you will be visiting, this app will be able to tell you that....

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Toronto in Time: Blast from the Past

Reviewed by Philip Chan on Nov 13, 2012

Price: Free Toronto in Time: Written Android App Review Always wanted to know the history and significance behind a specific place or monument? Ever wanted to travel to the Toronto vicinity? Then the Toronto in Time app from developer The Historic-Dominion Institute is just the app for you! Features The neat and unique aspect of the Toronto in Time app, is that if you are actually in the Toronto vicinity, the app instantly lets you in on details and information about a specific place you looking at right in front of you or heading toward. Simply pinpoint your current location within the city and you can find information about places all around you and filter the information by general...

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Travel Smart with TravelerComm Free - Extended Video Review

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on Sep 15, 2012

Price: Free TravelerComm Free: Extended Video Android App Review If you love to travel, it’s time to add a new element to your mobile repertoire. It’s called TravelerComm, and it’s an app from a company by the same name designed to help you travel in a more connected, more informed way. Android Apps Review Details: TravelerComm Free is FREE. This app requires Android 2.2+ and up. You may download TravelerComm Free from the Android Market. A small expedite fee was paid by the developer to speed up the publication of this review. Android app reviews for phones and tablets are brought to you by...

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Travel Smart with TravelerComm Free

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on Sep 4, 2012

Price: Free TravelerComm Free: Written Android Apps Review If you love to travel, it’s time to add a new element to your mobile repertoire. It’s called TravelerComm, and it’s an app from a company by the same name designed to help you travel in a more connected, more informed way. Features: There are three main sections of the TravelerComm Android app: Travel Notes, Travel Guides and Maps and Travel Friends. The free version that I am reviewing gives users full access to the Travel Notes feature. You can create timed, dated and geo-coded entries with details about your trip and even add photos to them. You can set reminders, add tags and sort through notes with a handy search function. The...

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Comfi Call Eases International Calls

Reviewed by Philip Chan on May 7, 2012

Comfi Call International: Written Android App Review Imagine being able to communicate with any of your family and friends that live or are traveling abroad effectively, simply, and inexpensively. The Comfi Call International app from developer Comfi will be able to do just that for you! Features When the user initially loads Comfi Call International up, it will prompt them to activate their mobile number with the app Upon allowing the activation, the user grants the app full access to call contacts on their contacts list, full internet access the ability to view and modify contact data, accessibility to the user’s phone’s state and serial number identity, and also the ability to intercept incoming phone calls. With this accessibility,...

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Communilator Pro: Translation Gets Put on the Map

Reviewed by Luke Patrick on May 1, 2012

Communilator Pro: Written Android App Review Here at the Android Apps Review, one of our primary job satisfactions is finding an app that actually improves the daily life of our readers. We like anything that performs a task really well, or helps us achieve new goals. As such, may we proudly introduce to you now Communilator Pro, by RantNetwork. The app is just about the best translator we’ve seen on the Android platform, and despite a few minor design problems, it offers an entire world of solid translation power to help you travel and communicate. If that has your curiosity piqued, then don’t be afraid to head on down below the break! You’ll find our full review of Communilator...

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Car Butler: Jeeves in Your Pocket

Reviewed by Luke Patrick on Mar 11, 2012

Car Butler: Written Android App Review Do you hate driving? What we mean is, do you wish there were an easier way to get the information you need, or store the stuff you’d like to keep around, like parking spaces and meter limits? To phrase things another way, do you wish you had a personal driver to manage all this stuff? If so, then Pony up, Soldier! Car Butler by developer Fancy Auto is the next best thing to having a man named Jeeves in your pocket, and we guarantee it will streamline the way you drive. The app serves as an all-in-one reference for the things you do on a daily basis, making it easier to drive, and...

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Stopango: Smoothing Out Public Transportation

Reviewed by Luke Patrick on Dec 8, 2011

Stopango: Written Android App Review Taxes, in-laws, and public transportation: We can’t think of anything that bothers us more than these three things, but unlike the first two, public transportation comes with a lot of benefits. If you’re like us, you use some kind of mass transit day-in and day-out, making Stopango, by the developer of the same name, an essential app for our daily convenience. The title brings us the timetables we need in our area, making it a breezy affair to log, save, and favorite our daily commute. We can even communicate with those in the neighborhood via the Radar tab, making Stopango more than just a minute-by-minute timetable wonder, but a social magnet as well. Concept...

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Weddar: The People Powered Weather App

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on Nov 3, 2011

Written Android App Review The new Weddar Android app gives a whole new face to weather reports: your’s. If you’re tired of being told there’s a 30 percent chance of rain by a stooge in a suit who’s 1,000 miles away, you’ll love our Android app review of Weddar. Online masters degree programs are a resource for learning the tech skills to design cool apps like this. Features Weddar is weather reporting by the people for the people. Simply open the app and tap report. Choose the current condition from the brightly colored clouds, add a precipitation indicator if need be, and poof! You’re a meteorologist! There’s also an interactive map function that lets you view other users’ weather...

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iOnRoad Advanced Collision Warning System – Drive Safe

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on Oct 28, 2011

Written Android App Review Stay safe while you drive with the iOnRoad Android app. This app won the 2011 Mobile Summit, and with good reason. Utilizing augmented reality technology iOnRoad helps you avoid collisions while you drive, just like expensive advanced collision warning systems found in many top end vehicles, but without breaking the bank. Want to get your hands on an app that might actually save your life? Our Android app review of iOnRoad can show you how. Concept Augmented reality utilizes your Android’s camera to project a real time image of what is in front of you onto your screen. Attach your Android to your windshield with a mount that leaves your camera exposed then run the...

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Cruise Finder: Picking Your Holiday On The Water Has Never Been Easier

Reviewed by Luke Patrick on Sep 17, 2011

Cruise Finder Video Android App Review Cruise Finder Android app, by the popular cruise line powerhouse iCruise.com, serves as an all-in-one cruise information warehouse for the Android platform. The app makes it easy to search for your next vacation based on a myriad of criteria, and all without ever leaving the safety of your armchair. With Cruise Finder, users can find, research, and book a cruise all on their Android device. Best of all, the application is totally free in the Android Market—free cruise not (yet) included. Concept and Functionality Cruise Finder, as mentioned, has only one purpose, and that’s to get you on a dang cruise ship. The app accomplishes this by pulling from iCruise.com’s massive...

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Buildings: Architectural Wonder Awaits

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on Aug 25, 2011

Written Android App Review Whether your idea of ideal construction includes flying buttresses, or you’re a fan of the recent move for green design, the Buildings Android app puts you in touch with architectural marvels young and old. If you’ve ever wanted to find, share or just learn more about the world’s architectural masterpieces, this app is tops. After all, beautiful buildings are works of art. It’s time we learned to appreciate them. Features Using crowd-sourced data from architects worldwide, the Buildings Android app makes it easy to access information about more than 40,000 structures. Developers claim this app is the most thorough database of its kind, and I can see why they think so. To discover great works...

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Patch Places: Places to Go, Things to Do

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on Aug 19, 2011

Written Android App Review Patch Places is a new Android app from AOL’s local news aggregator Patch. I got kind of excited when I heard there was a Patch Places Android app, since Patch’s localized news websites create hyper-local content that appeals to each community on a personal level. Did the Patch Places Android app live up to my expectations? You’ll have to read my entire Android App Review to find out. Features It turns out the Patch Places Android app has very little to do with Patch’s online presence. For example, today the East Atlanta Patch website has a couple of really awesome news stories, local interest highlights, an area event calendar and even local video content. Now...

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Hotel Tonight to the Rescue!

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on Aug 10, 2011

Written Android App Review Have you ever found yourself in desperate need of a hotel room at the last minute? Or are you a deal shark, trying to sniff out the best possible price for a stay in your dream city? If any of these scenarios sound familiar then you are going to love the Hotel Tonight Android app. This mobile-only travel solution service puts the power of staying at a first rate hotel for a low price in your hands and on your Android. Curious? Read on. My Android app review of Hotel Tonight is quite a high stakes deal. Features So what exactly does the Hotel Tonight Android app do that’s new? This app takes the idea...

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Skyscanner: Sounds Like A Bad Superhero, Scans Like A Rock Star

Reviewed by Luke Patrick on Jul 31, 2011

Written Android App Review Skyscanner for Android, by the developer of the same name, makes finding cheap flights on the go about as easy as watching paint dry: In essence, it does most of the work for you. The app is a brilliant utility for those always needing a plane ticket, helping to streamline, refine, and improve the process of obtaining your next seat. It’s quick, free, and best of all, looks absolutely fantastic. Concept and Functionality Skyscanner can best be described as an Expedia.com or Orbitz.com experience in a mobile setting. By telling the app where you want to leave from, as well as where you’d like to land and when, Skyscanner browses a myriad of available airlines,...

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Sail Away to Your Happy Place with My Beach

Reviewed by Editor on Jul 23, 2011

Written Android App Review Do you dream of vacation? Do you dream of warm sunny days and sweet ocean breezes? Yeah, you’re definitely not alone on that one! Unfortunately my office just doesn’t come stocked with its very own window to a beach front paradise. The good news? With the new My Beach Android app, my Android does! Now I am in complete control as I can build the beach of my dreams and have it ready and waiting each and every time I reach for my Android device. My Beach definitely takes the live wallpaper market to the next level and I for one can’t wait to learn more. Features Here’s how it works. Through your wallpaper menu...

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Always Travel in the Know with GateGuru

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on Jul 12, 2011

Written Android App Review For frequent flyers or families on vacation anything that can make the trip quicker, easier or more enjoyable is a welcome sight. Cue GateGuru, an app that can help you navigate security, find the perfect place for picking up souvenirs or nab a quick bite in your favorite airport. Ready to make your mark? So am I, on to the Android app review. Features GateGuru Android app is a collection of airport terminal information from 120 airports in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. Users can check trip info for flights booked on Tripit or Kayak, earn points by checking in at airports and even be named captain of an airport for the most...

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RedEye Chicago Puts a New Spin on a City App

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on Jun 29, 2011

Written Android App Review I love that city governments and commerce organizations are getting their act together and putting out some amazing city Android apps. The latest one to catch my eye is RedEye Chicago, an Android app that keeps locals and visitors alike in the know about all things Windy City, from mass transit to missed connections. Check it out, Chicago. Features My Anroid app review found that the RedEye Chicago Android app from developer Tribune Digital focuses on four main topics, touching on the pulse of Chicago life. The “train, bus or taxi” section lets users connect with cab services over the phone, track the status of bus and train lines, and even keep abreast of delays,...

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Find the Best Gas Prices with GasBuddy

Reviewed by Philip Chan on Jun 27, 2011

Written Android App Review It’s nice to know that gas prices are on the decline, but according to the US Energy Information Administration, prices are still higher than they were at the beginning of the year.If you were one of the customers paying $80 to fill up your gas tank last month, you will find peace of mind knowing that Gas Buddy Android app will help you find the cheapest gas prices right in your vicinity! The GasBuddy Android app review Features Gas Buddy allows you to search for gas prices(regular, midgrade, premium, and diesel) by city or zip code. In addition, with your GPS activated, you can simply tap the “Find Gas Near Me” button on the home...

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Love’s Lead the Pack with Love’s Connect

Reviewed by Editor on Jun 20, 2011

Written Android App Review I love a good road trip. I kind of have to given the number of them that I have embarked on over the years. But I never realized all that I was missing until I started digging around in my Android device. It’s like all the common road tripping problems that plagued our quests year after year have been answered and disposed of through the use of one handy little device that can fit in my pocket! Today we are going to talk about Love’s Android app, and more specifically the Love’s Connect Android app. This is a great little Android app that is the answer to your road tripping dreams. No more guessing whether...

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There Really is Nothing Like Australia

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on Jun 19, 2011

Written Android App Review Whether you’re planning a trip to the Land of Oz or just admire the country’s natural beauty and wonder, Nothing Like Australia is the Android app for you. The Android app from Tourism Australia puts the beauty of this far away land in the palm of your hand. Let’s explore our Android app review mate! Features I’ve always wanted to take a trip Down Under to the country where the accents are charming, the natural wonders are breathtaking and the cities are hopping. For now, the Nothing Like Australia Android app will have to do. This Android app gives users a look at dozens of Australia’s best sights, sounds and tastes. Each experience is illustrated...

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Avoid Speeding Tickets with Trapster

Reviewed by Philip Chan on Jun 16, 2011

Written Android App Review Don’t you hate it when you get caught in a police speed trap? Want to know ahead of time where the police are staked out, waiting with their radar guns to catch motorists? There’s an app for that on the Android Market! It’s called Trapster, produced by Reach Unlimited Corporation. Described as a “driver social network”, Trapster allows users to get alerts when they approach police speed traps, red light traffic cameras, reported accidents and more! Features You’ll first have to setup an account online to get the most benefits from Trapster. This only takes a few minutes and is a must-have for the best usage experience in this free Android app. Basically, you can...

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Never Forget Another Oil Change with Android and Car Maintenance Reminder Pro

Reviewed by Guest Contributor on Jun 13, 2011

Written Android App Review Regardless of whether you are religious about getting your car serviced or entirely forget basic oil changes, Car Maintenance Reminder Pro Android app will help track all your maintenance information as well as remind you when it is time for service. Lets slide on in to the Android app review and taker it for a test drive. Features Car Maintenance Reminder Pro features tracking for nearly every regular maintenance need your vehicle requires. This includes not just oil changes and tire rotations, but also radiator flushes, air filters, cabin filters, state inspections, windshield wiper blades, transmission fluid exchanges, brakes, spark plugs, alignments, timing belts and batteries. And if that isn’t enough, you can add custom...

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TripIt Android App: No Stress No Mess

Reviewed by Editor on Jun 12, 2011

Written Android App Review TripIt! Where have you been all my life?!?! This is the Android app I’ve been dreaming of! Being from Alaska, yet living in Tennessee, means that travel is the name of the game around my house. And we’ve had it all! The good trips…the bad trips…and the trips that left us sitting on a curb in Chicago at 3 in the morning. Not to mention the ones that dragged out for the better part of a week when they should have been over and down with in about 12 hours. Yep….done that too! But just look at this Android app! To have all of my travel information in one central location is like having a...

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Explore America’s Most Visited National Park with Chimani Great Smoky Mountains

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on Jun 7, 2011

Written Android App Review The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is one of America’s most loved destinations; a wild habitat full of trails, wildlife, waterfalls and nature’s true beauty. National park app developer Chimani’s latest creation, Chimani Great Smoky Mountains, brings the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains to life in a whole new way. Features Having personally hiked in Great Smoky Mountain National Park I was curious to perform an Android app review of Chimani Great Smoky Mountains. To pull its weight this app needs to do more than say nice things about the Smoky Mountains. To my abject delight, it does. This Android app is perfect for hikers, campers, wildlife enthusiasts, and even has something for visitors who feel...

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Its an A+ for AAA TripTik Mobile Android App

Reviewed by Editor on Jun 6, 2011

Written Android App Review Once upon a time AAA was that service your parents and grandparents had. It was something that you never even thought about and, even more so, never realized you would actually use! How little we knew. Fast forward 20 years and we find that AAA has done a great job of updating their services with several helpful Android apps. While all of the options are great, today we are going to focus on the AAA TripTik Mobile Android app. The AAA TripTik Mobile Android app is a HUGE update on the famous AAA TripTik. Now instead of an endless flipbook marked in highlighter, you get an up-to-the-minute map right on your Android device. The difference...

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Take Photos That Do More with GeoCam from SITIS

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on May 30, 2011

Written Android App Review Combine the best parts of your Android’s GPS functionality and snappy camera skills with GeoCam, a geographical camera enhancing Android app from SITIS. Let’s face it, there are a lot of Android apps out there that claim they can enhance your camera’s abilities. I’m happy to report that GeoCam from SITIS walks the walk. Read on to find out how. Features For my Android Apps Review GeoCam interfaced seamlessly with my Android’s camera to take pictures. That is where the similarities between GeoCam and your phone’s existing camera end. You may use GeoCam to capture information you didn’t even know your phone was capable of capturing. While using GeoCam to take a picture the screen...

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Truth in App Engineering: Audi Roadside

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on May 14, 2011

Written Android App Review Audi of America recently launched a new leg of their roadside assistance program, which is standard for four years with the purchase of any new Audi. Instead of scrolling endlessly through your contacts or rummaging through your glove compartment for their number, Audi has a free, friendly Android app that will aim help in your direction with a few simple clicks. Function Register your Audi details through Audi Roadside Android app. It is a one-time deal. You won’t have to squint reading your VIN over and over again. So, register as soon as you get the program. Get it over with. Then move on to the really important things. Audi Roadside will politely ask if...

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Zipcar: Ditch your Wheels, Borrow Theirs Instead

Reviewed by Valerie Lauer on May 9, 2011

Written Android App Review Popular car-share company, Zipcar, finally got it together and hit the Android Market. All it took was about 40 percent of their subscribers hitting it first. Now Android users in more than 50 cities (including locations in the USA, Canada and the UK) can search for, reserve, honk, lock, and unlock Zipcars with ease from the screen of their favorite phone. Functionality Once you’ve installed Zipcar, you’re a few clicks away from reserving a vehicle for a few hours or a full day. Simply search your city, or ask Zipcar to use your Android’s GPS feature to locate you by tapping “Curent Location.” Specify the type of car you want to drive today for customized...

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Cobra iRadar Empowers Your Android to Hide Your Ride

Reviewed by Editor on May 2, 2011

Written Android App Review Cobra iRadar was deployed for Android devices, and whereas I am grateful to have tools to aid me in my driving endeavors <Ahem> my first raised eyebrow was at the name itself; iRadar. Indeed, Cobra iRadar was initially launched for iOS, and with their aptly chosen name, it makes me feel that Android was an after thought. However, that is speculation, and little more than food for thought. Now let’s look more closely at the Android app itself. Features: Cobra iRadar is to be commended for what it tries to do, namely helping you to avoid radar, camera detectors, and laser radar. You are also privy to road hazards which is a bonus. The app...

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