10 Apps for your Vacations

Smartphones are supposed to be mobile devices that help us out while we travel around but in the current society the major problem lies in the fact that most of us use our cellular devices while at home with our families. But let’s not go there, that is a different topic altogether. Weather is nearing change and most workaholics are waiting for the warmer times to plan their vacation. So when you go for vacation, you should be sure to stock your phone with the right kinds of apps. With the stock-pile of apps in various app stores, you can find numerous apps that can help you in matters that range from weather to food to navigation to optimizing your smartphone with apps for maximizing your battery output as well as searching for free Wi-Fi hot-spots.

The feature comprises of apps for Android and iOS devices with minimum software versions which they are compatible with. Loaded with these apps, you will surely have an exuberant vacation.

1 BBC Weather

Most of us rely on apps for weather forecasts so why not try an app by the forecasters that we know to be quite accurate. The BBC Weather App keeps you updated with the broadcaster’s latest predictions from time to time. It mainly informs you as to how the weather will be at your locality including the high and low temperatures, pollution and pollen levels, humidity, visibility and wind speed. The app gives you a five-day forecast and options to view UK weather on hour by hour basis with three hourly broadcasts for the users of other countries. Recent updates have improved the interface with the newly added feature of sunrise and sunset times.

Android Version	File Size(Android)	Google Playstore	iOS Version	File Size(iOS)	Apple Appstore
2.2	5.6(MB)	BBC Weather	5.0	13.3(MB)	BBC Weather

2 Navfree

This navigation based app provides voice guided navigation to its users. Covering more than 30 countries, Navfree provides turn by turn directions, spoken and on-screen instructions with the feature of storing maps on your cellular device. Another added feature of Navfree is its walking mode. Though the main app can be installed for free but you can purchase further features such as live traffic updates, speed camera maps, and even celebrity voices including Stephen Fry and Homer Simpson.

Android Version	File Size(Android)	Google Playstore	iOS Version	File Size(iOS)	Apple Appstore
2.3	33(MB)	Navfree	4.3	546(MB)	Navfree

3 Free Zone – Free Wifi Scanner

Cellular Roaming can be quite hefty on your pocket once you are out of country so it’s better to use Wi-Fi to remain connected. Free Zone is an app that helps you in tracking free wireless access points and then plots them on a map. Free Zone- Free Wi-Fi Scanner has more than 500 million Wi-Fi hotspots stored in its database. Furthermore the app automatically alerts you when in range of a Wi-Fi network to which you can freely connect.

Android Version	File Size(Android)	Google Playstore	iOS Version	File Size(iOS)	Apple Appstore
2.3	10(MB)	Free Zone	5.1	1.8(MB)	Free Zone

4 World Around Me Lite

This is a new, creative, location based app that shows you the places of interest in your vicinity. World Around Me helps you in finding hotels, restaurants, cafes, banks and cash machines, petrol stations, public transport and many more things by just typing or speaking a search term. Once the results are displayed on your screen, the app also provides directions to your desired location. You can also access the reviews and the ratings of the place you choose to visit. ‘World Around Me’ works in more than 130 countries and ad free versions can also be purchased.

Android Version	File Size(Android)	Google Playstore	iOS Version	File Size(iOS)	Apple Appstore
2.3	19(MB)	World Around Me	5.0	10(MB)	World Around Me

5 Sky Scanner

Plan on travelling by air? Then Skyscanner is just the app for you. Termed as one of the best app for finding cheap flights, the app has the feature of storing your previous searches and based on those searches it filters the results by price, cabin class, airline and take-off and landing times. You can also switch anytime to chart view to see the lowest fares across the week or a whole month.

Android Version	File Size(Android)	Google Playstore	iOS Version	File Size(iOS)	Apple Appstore
2.3	Varies with devices	Sky Scanner	6.0	Varies with devices	Sky Scanner

6 First Aid by British Red Cross

One can never be too careful so it’s better to be prepared for the worst at all times. This First aid app provides you with step by step advice on various medical related matters such as burns, allergies, choking and vice versa. First Aid features video and game tutorials to improve the user’s knowledge. Plus there are no ads involved and neither do you require an internet connection so don’t let medical emergencies or minor accidents hamper your holiday.

Android Version	File Size(Android)	Google Playstore	iOS Version	File Size(iOS)	Apple Appstore
2.3	37(MB)	First Aid	6.0	37(MB)	First Aid

7 RockMyRun

If you like exercising in tempo with the music, then RockMyRun is the perfect app for you. The app offers a large collection of mixes from different DJs and covers a wide range of genres. Mixes from the app can be streamed over 3G or 4G or you can download them to your device through Wi-Fi. Free version allows the users to listen to tracks that are shorter than 45min while the premium version allows you to download mixes in MP3 format and also supports the feature of speeding up or slowing down tracks to match your pace.

Android Version	File Size(Android)	Google Playstore	iOS Version	File Size(iOS)	Apple Appstore
4.0	23(MB)	RockMyRun	6.0	30(MB)	RockMyRun

8 Pitchup

This amazing app will prove quite useful as it allows you to find and book campsites and holiday parks. You can search for the places that are in the vicinity of your cellular device and the results can be filtered on the basis of price and distance. You can easily view the descriptions of campsites, what facilities they offer and photos of major attractions nearby. Once you book a pitch, you will receive a message confirming your booking. The app covers around 800 campsites and parks in UK, Spain, France, and Italy with many more places added on daily basis.

Android Version	File Size(Android)	Google Playstore	iOS Version	File Size(iOS)	Apple Appstore
3.0	9.8(MB)	Pitchup	5.0	3.8(MB)	Pitchup

9 Adobe Revel

A cloud-sharing app, Adobe Revel provides the iOS and Android users with the ability of privately sharing their videos and photos. Multitudes of editing tools are a basic part of Adobe Revel which allows you to add filters and create photo albums.

Android Version	File Size(Android)	Google Playstore	iOS Version	File Size(iOS)	Apple Appstore
4.0	17(MB)	Adobe Revel	7.0	50.8(MB)	Adobe Revel

10 Battery Doctor

The most problematic thing regarding smartphones is the limited battery timing. There are various apps that seem quite promising in boosting your battery. Among these apps is Battery Doctor, which is quite a favorite of ours. This fantastic app helps the user in the identification of apps, services and features that drain the battery and lets you turn them all off in one go. Furthermore it also tells you about the battery you save after turning off the unnecessary apps and services. Battery Doctor also offers various power saving modes that you can activate at different times of the day.

Android Version	File Size(Android)	Google Playstore	iOS Version	File Size(iOS)	Apple Appstore
2.1	3.9(MB)	Battery Doctor	4.3	3.9(MB)	Battery Doctor

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