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1,980 Tools Apps in 11 subcategories, reviewed and ranked to help you find the very best apps and games. We’ve done all the work, so you don’t have to! Check out the best apps for Tools, only on AppGrooves.
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![Best 10 Apps for Calculators & Converters]()
Best 10 Apps for Calculators & ConvertersBest 10 Apps for Calculators & Converters
Say goodbye to metric unit conversion charts with the most thought-through calculator & unit converter apps that will never let you down!
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![Best 10 Flashlight Apps]()
Best 10 Flashlight AppsBest 10 Flashlight Apps
Lighting up a dark room shouldn’t be hard or slow. Find the brightest flashlight apps and turn your device into a beacon.
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![Best 10 Antivirus Apps]()
Best 10 Antivirus AppsBest 10 Antivirus Apps
Your device can easily get infected if not protected properly. Secure your sensitive information with the best antivirus software on the market.
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![Best 10 Flash Alert Notification Apps]()
Best 10 Flash Alert Notification AppsBest 10 Flash Alert Notification Apps
Receive flash alerts every time you get a call, SMS or any other notification. Have fun and customize your flash alerts.
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![Best 10 Anti Theft Alarm Apps]()
Best 10 Anti Theft Alarm AppsBest 10 Anti Theft Alarm Apps
Anything can be stolen, especially small things like phones. Protect your device with anti-lock & theft alarm provided by the best anti-theft apps.
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![Best 10 Apps for Optimizing Phone Battery]()
Best 10 Apps for Optimizing Phone BatteryBest 10 Apps for Optimizing Phone Battery
Battery apps allow you to not only keep track of your phone’s power, but you can also optimize it so that every drop of your battery life counts!
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![Best 10 Speed Test Apps]()
Best 10 Speed Test AppsBest 10 Speed Test Apps
Accurately test your wifi and broadband speeds to determine system demands, best times for downloads, and how your internet carrier compares to the competition.
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![Best 10 Apps for Scanning & Creating QR Codes]()
Best 10 Apps for Scanning & Creating QR CodesBest 10 Apps for Scanning & Creating QR Codes
A universal barcode scanner in the palm of your hand! With one click, scan and read any QR barcode and generate its web content on the spot.
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![Best 10 Photo Recovery Apps]()
Best 10 Photo Recovery AppsBest 10 Photo Recovery Apps
Don't panic! Those deleted photos may not be gone just yet. The best photo recovery tools can help you restore memories on your digital devices.
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![Best 10 VPN (Virtual Private Network) Apps]()
Best 10 VPN (Virtual Private Network) AppsBest 10 VPN (Virtual Private Network) Apps
Shield your privacy while getting around blocked websites or using public wifi by utilizing one of these top-ranking VPN downloads.
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![Best 10 Apps for Clocks & Timers]()
Best 10 Apps for Clocks & TimersBest 10 Apps for Clocks & Timers
Goodbye, snooze button! Browse beautiful alarm clock widgets and stopwatch timers to find one with features you love enough to wake up with.
953 apps
Features in Tools
- organizational tools
- multi-device sync
- collaboration
- works offline
- collaborative editing
- whiteboarding
- managing events
- device mirroring
- file sharing
- autocorrect feature
- making lists
- predictive typing
- setting reminders
- screensharing
- calendar support
- taking notes
- location tagging
- online storage
- messaging
- editing ringtones
- making ringtones
Latest articles in Tools
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![Best Clock & Timer Apps with Custom Music & Alarm Sounds]()
Best Clock & Timer Apps with Custom Music & Alarm SoundsBest Clock & Timer Apps with Custom Music & Alarm Sounds
Never be late to anything important again! Set alarms with custom music and sounds so you can wake up how you want!
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![Best Clock & Timer Apps for Sleep Tracking]()
Best Clock & Timer Apps for Sleep TrackingBest Clock & Timer Apps for Sleep Tracking
Wake up every morning feeling completely rested! These alarm clock apps track your sleep cycle and go off when your body is ready to wake up.
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![Best SOS Signal Flashlight Apps]()
Best SOS Signal Flashlight AppsBest SOS Signal Flashlight Apps
In an emergency situation or just need to get someone’s attention? Find the perfect SOS signal flashlight for all of your emergency and non-emergency needs.
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![Best Strobe Flashlight Apps]()
Best Strobe Flashlight AppsBest Strobe Flashlight Apps
Turn your phone flashlight into a strobe effect in an instant with these flashlight apps!
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![Best VPN Apps with Free Unlimited VPN Access]()
Best VPN Apps with Free Unlimited VPN AccessBest VPN Apps with Free Unlimited VPN Access
Looking to protect yourself on the internet? Check out our collection of free VPN apps!
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![Best VPN Apps with Secure Wifi Hotspots by VPN]()
Best VPN Apps with Secure Wifi Hotspots by VPNBest VPN Apps with Secure Wifi Hotspots by VPN
Don’t be a victim of identity theft or website blocking! Use a VPN for worldwide access and safe internet browsing from any WiFi hotspot!
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![Best Apps for Optimizing Phone Battery with Battery Usage Tracker]()
Best Apps for Optimizing Phone Battery with Battery Usage TrackerBest Apps for Optimizing Phone Battery with Battery Usage Tracker
Keep your phone charged and ready to go with these battery usage tracker apps that help you see exactly what your device's battery is being used for!
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![Best Apps for Optimizing Phone Battery with Device Cleaner]()
Best Apps for Optimizing Phone Battery with Device CleanerBest Apps for Optimizing Phone Battery with Device Cleaner
Low battery and nowhere near a charger? Save power and get more out of your phone with these easy-to-use battery saving, phone boosters.
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![Best Speed Test Apps with Wifi Maps]()
Best Speed Test Apps with Wifi MapsBest Speed Test Apps with Wifi Maps
Wherever you are, download these speed test apps to find your nearest WiFi connection and enjoy quick downloads with the fastest spots available.
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![Best Mobile Connection Speed Test Apps]()
Best Mobile Connection Speed Test AppsBest Mobile Connection Speed Test Apps
Use your phone to test internet speed, and be sure you’re getting the connection that you should be!
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![Best Speed Test Apps with WiFi Analyzer & WiFi Troubleshooting]()
Best Speed Test Apps with WiFi Analyzer & WiFi TroubleshootingBest Speed Test Apps with WiFi Analyzer & WiFi Troubleshooting
Wondering why your websites and videos are not loading? Check your WiFi’s performance and get tips that will have you surfing right away!
Tools Jul 2, 2018
Featured Apps in Tools
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T-Mobile Visual Voicemail
T-Mobile USA
50M+ ToolsFree- Free
- Fresh
- Editor's Choice
View and Listen to your Voicemails
Editor’s Review
- Voicemail at the next level! Advanced features make it even easier to screen calls and listen to messages on the go
- Now you can listen to messages in any order, respond in one click, update contacts, and manage your inbox without ever having to dial your voicemail
- Upgrade to the Voicemail to Text feature and receive all your voicemails transcribed into text directly to your SMS inbox or email
Reviewed by Kaylin on August 28, 2018
Review Highlights
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easy to use
in 200 reviewsThis App is so convenient and easy to use. I have had not one issue with it
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helpful
in 174 reviewsSo helpful and organized! Completely recommend to everyone. Five stars.
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great idea
in 46 reviewsWorks great on note five, no issues. Great idea.
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good service
in 20 reviewsVery good service
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great tool
in 11 reviewsGreat tool. Easy to use. Great GUI.
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Contacts Backup--Excel & Email
Eastros Pvt. Ltd.
500K+ ToolsFree- Free
- Feature Rich
- Fresh
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
One tap export of your contacts to your email in a beautiful excel file.
Editor’s Review
- Quick and simple! Back up hundreds of vital clients online in seconds and protect your data in case of emergency
- Backs up every contact on your device, exports in seconds into an easy-to-read Excel sheet, and emails to you on the spot
- App is 100% ad-free, meaning your contacts are totally secure from third-party interference
Reviewed by Kaylin on August 24, 2018
Top Features
Review Highlights
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useful
in 442 reviewsVery useful app to save your mobile contacts instantly in your email address.
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easy to use
in 350 reviewsEasy to use. If something goes wrong with my phone, I'm sure of getting all contacts back
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great idea
in 12 reviewsGreat idea. Highly recommended :)
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great tool
in 10 reviewsGreat tool
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![VPN - Fast VPN Proxy Browser]()
VPN - Fast VPN Proxy Browser
Leticia Tan
$4.99 Install- Editor's Choice
Hotspot VPN Proxy For iPhone
Editor’s Review
- Faster, easier, safer! VPN privacy protection for the most cautious internet phone browsers
- High-speed, encrypted VPN connection brought straight to your mobile device with pinpoint location accuracy
- Works with your mobile devices on WiFi, LTE, 3G, 4G and all mobile data carriers
Reviewed by Kaylin on August 20, 2018
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![VPN-Unlimited VPN & WiFi Hotspot Proxy]()
VPN-Unlimited VPN & WiFi Hotspot Proxy
Technology Kaisai Network Co., Ltd.
Free Install- Free
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
Secure Unlimited VPN Proxy
Editor’s Review
- Completely private, completely secure - no logs or history is ever kept of your activity on the VPN server
- No sign-up or registration required! Basic features are all available without having to register or make an account
- Unparalleled VPN performance! Super-fast proxy servers give you the speed and quality you need in an internet server without sacrificing security
Reviewed by Kaylin on August 20, 2018
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![VPN - Unlimited VPN for iPhone]()
VPN - Unlimited VPN for iPhone
Sapling Growth Technology Co., Ltd.
Free Install- Free
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
360 Hotspot VPN Shield
Editor’s Review
- The safest and easiest way to access all your favorite online content
- Keep your personal data safe! Browse the internet completely anonymously, even while on a public Wi-Fi network
- High-quality internet surfing with no loss of speed, thanks to thousands of super-fast VPN proxy servers
Reviewed by Kaylin on August 20, 2018
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![VPN - Unlimited VPN Proxy Site]()
VPN - Unlimited VPN Proxy Site
AGM SHAHRIAR
Free Install- Free
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
Unlimited VPN Proxy Server
Editor’s Review
- Single-click connection and simple user interface for the best possible browsing experience
- 9+ global server coverage gives you the highest possible service speeds
- No registrations required! Your personal information stays safely offline while using the VPN
Reviewed by Kaylin on August 20, 2018
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![LogDog – Mobile Security]()
LogDog – Mobile Security
LOGDOG INFORMATION SECURITY LTD
Free Install- Free
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
Best Mobile Security for 2018
Editor’s Review
- Trusted by almost two million people to help protect their identity and social media accounts online
- Customize your information, then receive immediate alerts for any and all suspicious activity in your accounts
- "You'll know right away of any abnormal account activity, and it's a snap to change a compromised password." - PCmag
Reviewed by Kaylin on August 20, 2018
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Tablet AntiVirus FREE 2018
AVG Mobile
10M+ ProductivityFree Install- Free
- Feature Rich
- Fresh
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
Protect your tablet from mobile viruses with AVG AntiVirus for Tablet!
Editor’s Review
- Widely-acclaimed for its comprehensive anti-virus protection and security features, with over 100,000,000 downloads
- Phone stolen or lost permanently? You retain the ability to remotely lock and wipe your device from avg.com if needed
- Includes a high-security spammer and SMS message blocker to help filter robo-callers and telemarketers
Reviewed by Kaylin on August 20, 2018
Top Features
- organizational tools
- autocorrect feature
- calendar support
- collaboration
- predictive typing
- device mirroring
- works offline
- multi-device sync
- collaborative editing
- whiteboarding
- location tagging
- file sharing
- screensharing
- online storage
- setting reminders
- managing events
- making lists
- taking notes
- messaging
Review Highlights
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easy to use
in 1,246 reviewsTs easy to use,user friend much more ts protect my tablet.....thanx developer n keep t up
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helpful
in 595 reviewsIts effecient and has many uses like keeping track of data usage. Very helpful thank you
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best antivirus
in 555 reviewsBest antivirus on the market. You can trust it as it actually scans your device
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great protection
in 146 reviewsgreat protection, have used on everything, computers, tablets, phones...love it
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good security
in 80 reviewsKeeps virus out and is good security
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too many ads
in 51 reviewsWay way way too many ads and messages from this app provider.
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Clean Master- Space Cleaner & Antivirus
Cheetah Mobile
500M+ ToolsFree Install- Free
- Feature Rich
- Fresh
- In App Purchases
- 1M+ Reviews
- Editor's Choice
💯Get Antivirus+Junk Cleaner+Speed Booster+Game Master+Wi-Fi Protector here!
Editor’s Review
- Free up your storage space! Junk Cleaner removes residual and cache files from apps like Instagram, Facebook and Messenger
- Battery Saver locates apps that drain your battery and puts them in Hibernation Mode, extending your device's battery life
- WiFi Security feature detects fake WiFi and unauthorized connections, notifying you immediately about unsafe public WiFi locations
Reviewed by Kaylin on August 20, 2018
Top Features
- organizational tools
- autocorrect feature
- calendar support
- predictive typing
- works offline
- multi-device sync
- collaboration
- device mirroring
- collaborative editing
- whiteboarding
- online storage
- screensharing
- file sharing
- location tagging
- setting reminders
- making lists
- managing events
- taking notes
- messaging
- Cricket
Review Highlights
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useful
in 80,163 reviewsIts a very useful app! It can help you manage apps, cleans junk, it also has flashlight
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easy to use
in 79,809 reviewsI've had this app for roughly 5 to 6 months and it still works great. Fast & easy to use
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best cleaner app
in 23,904 reviewsNow I can give this app the 5 star rating it has always deserved. Best cleaner out there
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too many ads
in 6,516 reviewsMy phone is doing much better since I took this app off. To many ads too. Drove me nuts
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great tool
in 3,163 reviewsIt monitors your applications and provides you options to resolve problems. Great tool!
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good antivirus
in 2,217 reviewsUseful. easy to use. best cleaner app . Great tool . Too many ads. Good antivirus
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Free Antivirus 2019 - Scan & Remove Virus, Cleaner
Hyper Speed
10M+ ProductivityFree Install- Free
- Feature Rich
- Fresh
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
Mobile Security with Antivirus, Virus cleaner, Space cleaner, AppLock & Booster.
Editor’s Review
- More than just an antivirus service! Enjoy a faster, cleaner mobile device with a full spectrum of security features
- One-Tap Security Booster can clear up RAM to boost phone speed and optimize overall battery life
- App Lock feature keeps your privacy and personal data safe with passwords & patterns for apps you choose
Reviewed by Kaylin on August 20, 2018
Top Features
Review Highlights
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easy to use
in 261 reviewsSeems quick and easy to use. I just downloaded and used it for the first time
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useful
in 140 reviewsUseful & Easy to use! Easy instructions to follow.
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too many ads
in 77 reviewsWay too many ads. Every time it scanned I would have to close at least 3 or 4 ads
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good cleaner app
in 37 reviewsGood cleaning app. Thank uou.
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best antivirus
in 35 reviewsThank you app the best antivirus and apps cleaner I recommend
