We’re talking APPS today…Friday Five Best Apps Edition

1. Companion: Mobile Personal Safety

This is an App designed for your personal safety.  Companion was designed by students at the University Of Michigan.  All you need to do is enter your destination and select a few of your contacts to be your Companions (your contacts don’t even need to install the App on their phone).  Companions will get a live map of your progress and will receive updates that you made it from Point A to Point B with no problems.  If something happens along the way Companion will check on you to make sure everything is okay.  If you don’t respond within 15 seconds, Companion will alert your contacts.  There is also a “I Feel Nervous” button and that information will be passed along to your contacts, also.  You can also call the police with just two taps.  iOS & Android ~ Free

2. Untappd: For Beer Lovers

This App is to help you discover and keep track of every brew you drink with a network of fellow beer drinkers. You check in different beers and rate them.  It finds you nearby venues, events, and beers that you will love. You can even send a virtual “cheers” to friends for their beer selection. iOS ~ Free

3. Prisma:  Photo App

Turn your photos into incredible works of art using the styles of famous artists like Munk or Picasso!  It also has a ton of special effects.  Check out this unique photo App for yourself and create your unique art style. iOS~ Free

4. Magisto Video Editor & Movie Maker

Have you ever tried to edit a video?  It a long pain staking process.  Magisto make the process simple and makes your videos look as thought they were edited by a pro!  The App takes your photos and videos and edits them together into videos you can share with your family and friends at places like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google+, even WhatsApp. iOS ~ Free

5. Pause: Learn to relax

In this crazy life that we all have sometimes it’s good to just take a moment and Pause.  This App was made to help you relax.  With a backdrop of soothing music, you move your finger slowly across your phone screen.  Focusing on the slow and steady movement will help you to relax. iOS ~ $1.99

What are your favorite APPS you can’t live without?

Until Next Time…

XOXO