Before downloading, get the real deal by downloading the Exec Digital November issue!
Written by Alex Johnson
You’ve got to admit it - if you’ve ever played Angry Birds, it didn’t take long to become addicted. The game is the world’s most popular app - earning some 40 million players and garnering $42 million in investment. But apps aren’t just time consuming brain-washers that trick you into buying virtual cows or sit lifelessly in front of your small Smartphone screen for hours; some apps are actually there to keep things running as efficiently as you do, whether you’re in the office or not.
With the vast array of Android and iPhone apps that are available to Smartphone users, Exec Digital took control of the “productivity” section of the app store –paying close attention to user reviews, overall content, publicity and reliability. Here’s what we came up with.
Evernote
Free
Hailed as “an extension of your brain,” this free app provides users a quick and easily accessible way to jot down notes on the fly either through voice recognition or keyboard. For those akin to those infamous yellow sticky notes, Evernote is your 21st Century alternative – attach camera roll images, snapshots, a few words or up to 90 minutes of recording into each separate note, all of which are quickly characterized and chronologically adjusted. Evernote takes full advantage of nearly every Smartphone technology with notes categorized by geo-location and auto-synchronized to a Mac or PC, with file synchronization that shares PDF, Word or Excel files.
moneyStrands
Free
Be more on top of your finances than your accountant with moneyStrands – an interactive app that keeps one eye on your personal net worth at all times. For the CEO who is constantly pushing their rivals, moneyStrands is like a virtual financial advisor – it’s got your back, 24/7. Gain instant access to all of your accounts, easily monitor where the majority of your money is spent and integrate all of it within a personalized alert system to ensure you’re always attentive to bill pay. With security a majority priority, fear not when checking the latest receipt while on the subway – no matter your location (it’s available in 77 countries), moneyStrands is effective at protecting cash flow, budget goals and balances.
Documents to Go – Office Suite
$9.99
These days, everyone is a Microsoft Office user, but not everyone is carrying around their laptop. But they are carrying around their Smartphone or tablet – so with the inexpensive Microsoft Office integrated app Documents to Go, executives handling international business can still finish up their work with just a swipe of a handheld device. We all know you’re tied down to any sort of Microsoft Office document, and now whether it’s a PowerPoint presentation you’re updating, a PDF file to review or an Excel document to share, Documents to Go has got you covered. Just don’t get carried away – just because you can easily work away from the desk, doesn’t mean you always have to.
Scanner Pro
$6.99
You know you’re really on-the-go when you need a scanner on your iPhone – but luckily, Readdle has got you covered with the inexpensive iPhone app Scanner Pro. Documents are just as easily snapped, scanned and forwarded to appropriate parties from the comfort of your desk as they are with Scanner Pro, a revolutionary app that enables executives to live outside of their corner office. With access to multiple document scans, email capability and even Evernote integration, Scanner Pro is by far the industry standard for sending and receiving vital business documents.
