There’s an App for That

Must-download programs for fun and fitness

Dear Beautyqueen,
I just got the new iPhone! What apps do I need to get?
Ilyssa

Dear Ilyssa,

Lucky you! I am obsessed with my iPhone. With its sleek lines, sexy design, and ability to do countless time-saving tasks, I may have just found a replacement for my boyfriend (just kidding of course, it’s more like a backup than a replacement).

Anyway, these days there’s an app for pretty much everything. The problem is that most of us don’t have time to sort through the hundreds of thousands of apps that are currently just waiting for your download.

Although I wouldn’t necessarily consider myself a technology expert, I do use a bunch of fab, must-download apps. Some can help you save time, some can help you get in shape, and some will just let you have a little fun. Check out a few of my faves:

Pose: Fierce fashionistas will love this chic, free app that allows you to snap pics of your fave pieces that you find during your latest shopping spree and then share them with your friends to receive instant feedback! The app can also give you great inspiration by following fashion-forward influencers like Theory, Levi’s, and stylist Tod Hallman (who works with Drew Barrymore, Jessica Biel, and Eva Mendes to name a few).

P90X: Now you can take your fave calorie-burning, muscle-toning, butt-kicking workout everywhere you go. The app offers two free guided workouts and 12 other ones that you can buy. Combined with fab fitness tracking, P90X is a must-have.

Matchbook: Keep your fave places in the palm of your hand with this super helpful bookmarking app. Remember fab places or mark down spots you’re just dying to visit. Need to plan a date or maybe a holiday party? Search through tags to get the best spots in your town!

The Eatery: This one is super cool. You take a pic of your food and then rate it “fat” to “fit” on an 11-star scale. Helping you focus on what you are eating rather than just how much, the app will then send you weekly summaries based on your eating habits and help you make healthier choices.

Viddy: Edit and share short videos with ease! Viddy helps you take 15-second videos, quickly edit them, add special effects, and share with your friends on all your fave social media sites.

GasBuddy: Sitting in city traffic means sometimes you can run out of gas unexpectedly. It helps to know you can always find the closest gas station and compare prices!


OpenTable: With this app you’ll never have to slip the host $20 to get a table again! Just pick your dining date, time, and party size and get a confirmed reservation at one of 15,000 Open Table enabled restaurants. If your restaurant of choice is full, it will even show other nearby options!

HeyTell: Do you ever wish it was still socially acceptable to radio your friends on a walkie-talkie? Well now it is! Leave your friend a HeyTell instant voice message that they can play back on their phone and respond to.

Hipstamatic Photography: Become a professional photographer with amateur experience. This app lets you add different effects, colors, and exposures for fab results.


Nike Training: With workouts from your fave celebs and athletes, Nike Training helps you get toned, lean, strong, or focused in no time at all!

BarCode Scanner: Can’t find a price? Want to read a review on two similar DVD players? Then this is the app for you. Scan any bar code in a store and find out prices and reviews!

A Flashlight: How smart is this little app that turns your phone into an emergency flashlight? Don’t be in the dark ever again.

xx, Beautyqueen