The 5 Free Must-Have iPhone Apps

With all the new apps available on the iPhone app store, we all could use a little guidance in which ones are actually beneficial. Here is a list of the 5 Free iPhone apps that we would recommend you download, install, and actually use.

1) Facebook - Free

No matter whether we like to admit it or not, Facebook keeps us connected to the world and updated on what's going on in our "Friends" lives, even if it makes us feel like a bit of a stalker. There are 800 million accounts worldwide. Whether you check it fifteen times a day or are just an occasional user, it's nice to stay on top of what's new in people's lives and do fun things like post pictures, tag pictures, and check-in at new destinations.

2) SHAZAM - Free (For a certain amount of song catches)

Shazam is one of my favorite apps ever invented. How many times have you been in the car, at a restaurant or basically anywhere, and heard a song and thought, "I love this song! What is it called?" Well months of torturing yourself in trying to think of one line from the lyrics to type into Google is no longer needed, my friend! All you need to do is open the app, press the Shazam button on the screen and hold your phone up to the song for the allotted amount of time (phone will vibrate when tagging is complete.) As long as there isn't any major background noise or people talking, I'd say this app is 99% effective. It even allows you to click on the song (located in My Tags) and look up the lyrics, find YouTube videos, and buy it immediately on iTunes. The free version only allows you to tag so many songs per month, which is perfect for people who won't use it that much. I bought the app for a year and it cost me $3.99. There is also a Lifetime package for $5.99. Totally worth it!



3) WebMD - Free

The moment you get sick, you'll be glad to have this app. With easy search options like symptom checker, conditions and first aid information, you might not even have to make a visit to your doctor. WebMD comes with simple instructions for all types of emergencies. It's a great medical relief when you're on the go, especially for parents. Warning: Don't get too search happy and freak yourself out.

4) Yelp - Free

Yelp is a great tool by pinpointing business by locations, letting you know if they're open at the moment of searching them, and shows you user-written reviews to help you decide if its the right place for you to go. If you're ever in an unfamiliar territory, Yelp will be your personal tour guide.

5) Find My iPhone - Free

Part and parcel of iOS5 and Apple's iCloud, Find My iPhone is a great app that needs to be installed and properly activated on your Apple device. If your cell phone is ever stolen or lost (it happens to the best of us), Find My iPhone will locate it physically, on a map, to show you exactly where it is. If you misplace your phone and think it might be stolen, you can go to the iCloud website from any computer and send a message that will flash on the phone screen. Another neat thing- if you think you misplaced it somewhere nearby, you can log in to the iCloud website and make your phone play a loud tone, even if it's set to silent. This is one of the best free features from iOS5 you can have.