One of the first immediately noticeable uses for an Android device is as a tool. Before all the games, keyboards, and productivity apps, people were finding ways to use their Android devices as a tool to make every day life easier and it’s still among the best reasons to own a smartphone. In this roundup, we’ll look at the best Android tools and utility apps.
5. Smart Tools ($2.50)
The Smart Tools app is a series of apps that use your phone's sensors to carry out a variety of measurement-related tasks. Ruler apps for length, angle, and leveling, measurement apps for height, distance, and area, along with a compass, metal detector, GPS, sound level meter and vibrometer, flashlight and magnifier. Some of the tools are neat and precise, while others such as the distance and height measurement apps will require a bit more finesse.
4. Handyman Calculator
The Handyman Calculator is a free Android app that crams in dozens of calculation and conversion tools intended for the handyman, DIY fanatic, or construction worker. Simple unit conversions, fractional calculators, density calculators, arc length, rebar weight are among the tools listed, which range from the everyday to the esoteric (such as an Oil Drilling Pressure to Mud Weight Converter). The applications are incredibly varied and useful for the home improvement maven, from drywall to tiling calculators. A pro version unlock removes ads.
3. Convertpad
Users won’t be wowed by ConvertPad’s somewhat clumsy interface but this app is one of the more complete conversion tools on the Google Play store. Among the supported conversions are weight, length, speed and, of course, currencies. The latter requires internet access for updated exchange rates.
2. First Aid - American Red Cross
The American Red Cross' First Aid mobile app is a free (and ad-free) app that provides a wealth of basic first aid information for burns, injuries and other medical emergencies that might arise. A Learn mode lets you read up on a type of injury, basic first aid treatment, and a Q&A section, while an Emergency mode dispenses with the extra information while providing concise first aid instructions in a single page, sometimes accompanied by videos and diagrams, as well as a one-button shortcut to call 911. Additional links allow you to sign up for first aid courses, buy first aid kits, donate or volunteer for the American Red Cross.
1. iFixIt
iFixIt turns your Android phone into an all-in-one repair manual for just about any device or gadget out there. iFixIt includes repair and teardown guides for numerous categories of devices, from cars and trucks to smartphones, tablets and common household appliances and furniture. iFixIt's guides take you through the process of breaking open devices, diagnosing problems and even making repairs and part replacements. Users can browse by category or device model, check out featured guides, and even create and upload their own teardown or repair guides straight from the app. If you don't have the parts or tools you need, the app helpfully includes links to iFixIt's own online store.
5. Smart Tools ($2.50)
The Smart Tools app is a series of apps that use your phone's sensors to carry out a variety of measurement-related tasks. Ruler apps for length, angle, and leveling, measurement apps for height, distance, and area, along with a compass, metal detector, GPS, sound level meter and vibrometer, flashlight and magnifier. Some of the tools are neat and precise, while others such as the distance and height measurement apps will require a bit more finesse.
4. Handyman Calculator
The Handyman Calculator is a free Android app that crams in dozens of calculation and conversion tools intended for the handyman, DIY fanatic, or construction worker. Simple unit conversions, fractional calculators, density calculators, arc length, rebar weight are among the tools listed, which range from the everyday to the esoteric (such as an Oil Drilling Pressure to Mud Weight Converter). The applications are incredibly varied and useful for the home improvement maven, from drywall to tiling calculators. A pro version unlock removes ads.
3. Convertpad
Users won’t be wowed by ConvertPad’s somewhat clumsy interface but this app is one of the more complete conversion tools on the Google Play store. Among the supported conversions are weight, length, speed and, of course, currencies. The latter requires internet access for updated exchange rates.
2. First Aid - American Red Cross
The American Red Cross' First Aid mobile app is a free (and ad-free) app that provides a wealth of basic first aid information for burns, injuries and other medical emergencies that might arise. A Learn mode lets you read up on a type of injury, basic first aid treatment, and a Q&A section, while an Emergency mode dispenses with the extra information while providing concise first aid instructions in a single page, sometimes accompanied by videos and diagrams, as well as a one-button shortcut to call 911. Additional links allow you to sign up for first aid courses, buy first aid kits, donate or volunteer for the American Red Cross.
1. iFixIt
iFixIt turns your Android phone into an all-in-one repair manual for just about any device or gadget out there. iFixIt includes repair and teardown guides for numerous categories of devices, from cars and trucks to smartphones, tablets and common household appliances and furniture. iFixIt's guides take you through the process of breaking open devices, diagnosing problems and even making repairs and part replacements. Users can browse by category or device model, check out featured guides, and even create and upload their own teardown or repair guides straight from the app. If you don't have the parts or tools you need, the app helpfully includes links to iFixIt's own online store.
5 Cool Utility Apps
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