Trying to determine the best apps in the Android App store can be a bit difficult. The Market is deep and browsing options are limited. I’m personally a fan of sorting apps by user ratings. User ratings have given me the best indication whether an app is worthy a download or not.
Today’s post utilizes one of my favorite sites, 101AndroidApps, which provides the ability to sort apps by user rating. I’ve taken the top 5 overall user rated Android Apps of All-time. The apps below are not limited to the Android Market as some are third party apps.
5. Money Manager
Utilities, $1.98
User Ratings: 3.38/5 Stars, 402 votes
With Money Manager, you can add both income and expenses, easily recording your transactions. Track how much money you spend weekly, monthly and annually.

4. Google Sky Map
Utilities, FREE
User Rating: 3.44/5 Stars, 1466 votes
Google Sky Map lets you discover and browse the sky. Point your phone to the sky to see a star map from your location. You can explore planets, stars and constellations. You’ll be able to search, browse the map and your phone’s GPS to navigate your map as you move.
3. Phone Halo Protect
Utilities, FREE (service costs $59.95)
User Ratings: 3.39/5 Stars, 626 votes
Phone Halo Protect utilizes a Bluetooth device to track your valuables with your phone. You’ll be alerted as you leave your phone or items behind. The app can help you find your phone or belongings by using a ring and even help you find them by texting and emailing the GPS coordinates where the item was lost.

2. WaveSecure Mobile Security
Utilities, $19.90
User Ratings: 3.41/5 Stars, 910 votes
WaveSecure is a mobile security service to protect your mobile data. It works by ensuring your privacy if your phone gets stole. Track and locate your phone, lock and secure it, backup and restore your data or wipe it clean.
1. 3DCoche
Utilities, $0.69
User Rating: 3.49/5 Stars, 2800 votes
This app is for all those times you’ve lost your car in large parking lots or unfamiliar cities. This app is a augmented reality app that shows you the exact position of your car from a top camera view. It provides map view, navigation directions, a distance indicator, parking timer and the ability to input notes.






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