With so many apps and web-based tools available, I am often asked which ones I recommend. Here is a list of tools I recommend in six categories. While this is not a comprehensive list, the tools in these categories narrow your search. All of these have great free options. Some have premium options as well.
List of Useful Apps and Tools
Security
Antivirus security for mobile devices
You should have antivirus security on your mobile device.
- Lookout Security
- Sophos Security [Android] [iPhone/iPad]
Password management
The following are tools that help you create very strong passwords, encrypt them for extra security, and manage them so all you have to do is remember one, strong master password
- Dashlane [Free and premium versions. By using this link you will receive a $20 credit if you sign up for premium. This link does not make you choose premium.]
- LastPass.com
- 1Password by Agile Bits
Spiritual Health
- YouVersion / Bible App: Free Bible with numerous translations and reading plans
- Bible App for Kids
- Logo Bible: Free with numerous translation. They also offer premium paid resources.
- Jesus Film Media
- Bible Minded: Bible memorization tool
Physical Health
Collaboration
- Grocery King Shopping List: Good for maintaining a centralized set of shopping lists with your family.
- Asana: Good for teams to coordinate projects. As of this Feb 2014, up to 15 team members can use it for free.
- Wunderlist: A list organizer that is good for individuals who desire a clean, simple tool.
- Nozbe: This is the most powerful of the tools. Due to its extensive capabilities, it has a bigger learning curve. The free version is well worth signing up for to test it out.
Personal Development
- Kindle App for any device [You can also read my article on finding discounted Kindle books.]
- Audible Audiobooks: [Sign up for free book] [Listening Apps for Smartphones]
- Podcasts: Learn more from my article How You Can Be Mentored, Learn New Things, and Be Inspired In Your Car
Research Organization
- Evernote This is a great tool for saving and organizing research for sermons and any other digital items you want to keep for use at a later time. I really like that all your data is available to on all of my devices. Evernote has a great free version, but if you use this link, you will receive a free one month subscription to their Premium version.
[reminder]What apps and/or websites help you do ministry at the speed of life?[/reminder]