Each week, I highlight the Top 10 Free Downloaded BlackBerry Apps from the BlackBerry App World. Free Apps aren’t the only Apps available to download from BlackBerry App World. In addition to the Free Apps, you can also purchase “Pay” apps via using your PayPal account. So, let’s take a look at the Top 10 Paid BlackBerry Apps, as of September 10, 2009.
10. TalkLock 1.2 $2.99 – 74 KB, 4.5 Stars, 19 Pages of Reviews
“Frustrated with your face accidentally pressing the touch screen and muting or interrupting your phone calls…This easy to use application automatically activates when you’re on a call and prevents unwanted interruptions. When the call ends, TalkLock releases control of the screen until your next call. You can unlock the screen at any time during a call simply by swiping your finger across the slider from left to right.”

9. Vlingo Plus 3.0.5 $17.99 – 1.7 MB, 3.5 Stars, 6 Pages of Reviews
“Vlingo Plus provides even more functionality than the popular free version. With Vlingo Plus, you can now send unlimited text or e-mail messages to anyone, call a friend, search the web, update your Facebook or Twitter status and more by just speaking.” (Free Version Available)
8. THE Flashlight (Uses Camera Light) – One Touch 1.3 $2.99 – 43 KB, 4.5 Stars, 4 Pages of Reviews
“Do you want to easily turn the super bright camera light on and have it stay on…This is the only flash light app that uses the video camera light, and not the Main Screen light as used in other apps. The flash light will stay on until you turn it off; there is no time limit. One touch to turn it on, and one touch to turn it off. It is simple to use.”
7. Aerize Optimizer – Memory booster – cleaner utility 1.1.0.12 $4.99 – 22KB, 4 Stars, 17 Pages of Reviews
“Get peak performance out of your BlackBerry device with this advanced memory and performance optimizer. Eliminate memory leaks, degradation of performance, and BlackBerry device errors. Automatically reclaim your precious system memory recources that have been lost. BlackBerry devices have limited memory — Aerize Optimizer helps yours run better.”
6. Bejeweled 1.0 $4.99 – 454 KB, 3.5 Stars, 6 Pages of Reviews
“The classic gem-swapping puzzle game Bejeweled comes to mobile with enhanced graphics and more fun that ever. String together three or more gems to rack up points in a fast-paced treasure hunt. Advance through levels in normal single-player mode or race the clock in timed mode.”
5. BeBuzz – Custom LED Colors 2.0.64 $5.99 – 89 KB, 3.5 Stars, 29 Pages of Reviews
“BeBuzz extends your default BlackBerry alert system. Bebuzz allows you to completely customize the LED color and create repeating audible reminders for many alert types. Plus it adds a customizable vibrate for incoming calls. Finally you can have your BlackBerry vibrate while it’s ringing. BeBuzz is the only LED customizer with support for Facebook and BlackBerry Messenger.” (Free Trial Available)

4. UNO 1.0.0.3 $4.99 – 1.0 MB, 3.5 Stars, 4 Pages of Reviews
“Play the classic card game that is one for players of all ages featuring exciting special rules!”
3. BigTinCan BuzzMe Pro 2.0.6 $2.99 - 110 KB, 4 Stars, 9 Pages of Ratings
“BuzzMePro lets you control how your phone rings and vibrates, and now lets you control the LED color and more for calls, SMS/MMS and BlackBerry Email…Powered by an easy to use interface that allows you to control vibration and LED. You can set custom colors (choose from 12), and vibration times for calls, SMS, MMS, and BlackBerry Email.
2. Color ID – LED Customizer 1.1.3 $5.99 – 427 KB, 3 Stars, 4 Pages of Review
“Know instantly who or where an email, sms or incoming call is from just from the colors of the flashing light on your BlackBerry! Assign multiple LED colors for SMS messages, Email and Incoming Calls to SPECIFIC contacts. Assign any one or two colors to the BlackBerry LED indicator. Select from 9 colors and combinations of them: Orange, Pink, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Purple, Red, White or none. Multiple phone numbers and email address ability for one color combination.”

1. MyFantasyTeams 1.3 $3.99 – 736 KB, 3 Stars, 17 Pages of Reviews
“Access to NFL Football, MLB Baseball, NHL Hockey and NBA Basketball pools including Plus editions. Supports head-to-head, points and rotisserie style pools for public and private leagues. Ability to manage your roster, moving players from active to the bench and vice versa. Ability to view your teams performance for any day of the year. Ability to track your teams progression up your pools standings & more.”
I’m not personally a big fan of paying for applications, since there are typically so many free alternatives. However, I have used the free version of Color ID and like it, even though it only supports 2 contacts. It’s a bit of a tease, but it makes me want to purchase the pay Application. I’ve also used the free version of TalkLock and think it’s a pretty handy App, especially since I have a habit of bumping the mute button with my face. Aerize Optimizer may come in handy too. I can do the cleanup and maintenance that the tool provides, but it’s handy to have something to simplify these tasks. What are your thoughts on the BlackBerry App World Top Paid Downloaded Apps?




