For a lot of us, these apps just aren’t cutting it anymore.
Here are the best apps to replace them.
On top of that, many of the apps lock you into Apple’s data ecosystem and iCloud.
However, plenty of superior replacements exist for Apple’s stock apps.
From Maps to Mail, we’ve got you covered with better options.
So, if you’re a Chrome user on desktop, Chrome for iOS is the logical choice.
There are benefits besides just syncing though.
It works with Google Calendar, iCloud, and Exchange.
you’re free to quickly add events with real language.
It integrates Facebook events and birthdays.
It even uses Google Maps for directions and adds weather forecasts for events.
If you actually need to do some heavy email on your phone, Dispatch is where it’s at.
Instead, you’re better off going with theKindleapp (free).
Plus, the Kindle app is justpretty awesome as it is.
In place of that,we likePocket Casts($3.99).
Basically, it’s everything Apple’s Podcast app should be.
Instead, we preferSimplenote(free).
It’s just as simple and easy-to-use as Apple’s option, but syncs with its own internal service.
That means you might easily leave Apple with all your notes intact.
It includes the current weather, five day forecast, and a daily forecast.
That’s not really enough information to help you get dressed for the day.
Instead,we likeYahoo Weather(free).
It provides more details about the upcoming forecast without being overwhelming, and has a great design to boot.
More interesting is its iTunes-esque song queuing that lets you easily create playlists on the fly.
Other alternatives:Spotify,Rdio
