Top Apps for iOS and Android Developers

August 10, 2011 |  Posted By : Sharini  In : Android, Developer Resources, iPad, iPhone, Top App Lists

As an app developer, you always strive to produce apps which make the lives of other users much easier. However, do you ever stop to look around and see what would make your life as a developer easier? Don’t worry–Mobclix has got your back! We’ve put together a list of the top apps that are most useful for developers, whether it’s iOS or Android that you code for!

iOS Apps

Dropbox – iPhone, iPad (Free)

Dropbox is one of those must-have apps, and if you’re a developer, its uses are unparalleled. Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your required resources wherever you go. You can back up and save your files to all of your computers, the Dropbox website, your iPhone and iPad all at the same time, allowing you to build your app on the go. Grab the app for FREE in the App Store today!

Evernote - iPhone, iPad (Free)

When you’re a developer working on multiple projects at a time it can be pretty overwhelming to keep things organized. Luckily, the Evernote app helps put eveything in order! It allows you to store and have easy access to all your notes, tips, tricks and tutorials to build your app effectively and efficiently. It even allows you to store all your passwords and private information with encrypted settings inside your notes.Try out the app for FREE in the App Store!

iSSH – SSH / VNC Console – iPhone, iPad ($9.99)

Nothing is worse than when you have issues with your sever while coding. The iSSH – SSH/VNC console is the best remote control server app out there, allowing functionality for ssh/telnet/raw connections, an X11 server, VNC tunneling as well as RDP tunneling. Get the app for $9.99 in the App Store today!

1Password - iPhone, iPad ($9.99)

As a developer, keeping all your ideas and designs private and protected can seem like such a task. But not anymore thanks to the 1Password app! 1Password allows you to securely store your important information, automatically logging you into websites with a single tap. Gone are the days where you have to remember all of your different usernames, passwords, or even the website addresses you use! Get the app for $9.99 in the App Store.

Instapaper - iPhone, iPad ($4.99)

There are so many blogs and articles out there to help better your developer skills, but who has the time to keep up with all of them? Instapaper helps you out by allowing you to save articles and blogs so you can read them whenever you have a little down time. Best of all, they get saved in ‘offline’ mode, so that you can catch up with your reading in areas with no wi-fi. Grab this app for $4.99 in the App Store today!

Air Display - iPhone, iPad ($9.99)

Lets face it, your monitor screen is valuable real estate! Sometimes, no matter how big your monitor is, there is never enough room to display all the windows you need to have open for efficient app building. Luckily, the Air Display app comes through allowing wireless display of your computer screen on your iPhone or iPad. Grab this must-have app for $9.99 in the App Store today!

FTP On The Go - iPhone, iPad ($6.99)

FTP On The Go is one of the essential apps needed for any developer for the purpose of simple file transferring so that you can work with code on the go. It is useful for connecting with existing FTP sites, downloading and uploading files from there, and best suited for managing websites through straight-forward FTP management. Get the app for $6.99 in the App Store.

Analytics App - iPhone, iPad ($6.99)

The Analytics App is the ultimate app for Google Analytics! The Analytics App brings together all the important stats in a simple and efficient interface, providing a much faster, cleaner format than checking Google Analytics directly from your browser. Now you can see charts and graphs much more vividly to analyze how your app is doing. Get the app for $6.99 in the App Store.

iMockups for iPad - iPad ($6.99)

iMockups is a pretty unique mobile wireframing and mockup app for your iPhone and iPad projects. This app, made exclusively for the iPad, combines a great interface with intuitive functionality, taking full advantage of the touchscreen device. Now you can pull together and outline all your ideas in one simple interface! Get the app for $6.99 in the App Store today.

Source Viewer - iPhone, iPad ($0.99)

Source Viewer is a great app to extract codes from any website you visit. It shows the HTML, CSS and Javascript source codes in an easy-to-read format, highlighting keywords and showing embedded links within the code itself. Grab the app for just $0.99 in the App Store.

Android Apps

View Web Source - Android (Free)

Similar to Source Viewer for iOS, with View Web Source  you will be able to view the source codes of any website. View Web Source will allow you to be able to select text, search for text, as well as copy and paste the HTML encoded directly into a website. Get the app for FREE in the Android Market.

AndFTP - Android (Free)

AndFTP is the premiere FTP client for Androids and is compatible with FTPS, SCP, SFTP clients. It simultaneously  manages several FTP configurations while providing download, upload, synchronization and share features with resume support. For a developer on the go, AndFTP is an essential app. Grab the app for FREE in the Android Market today!

ConnectBot - Android (Free)

If you’re an Android developer looking for a reliable iSSH console, look no further! ConnectBot is a powerful open-source Secure Shell (SSH) client which manages simultaneous SSH sessions, creates secure tunnels, and copy/pastes between other applications. The ConnectBot app allows you to connect to Secure Shell servers that typically run on UNIX-based servers. Get the app for FREE in the Android Market.

mAnalytics - Android (Free)

mAnalytics is the Android answer for viewing Google Analytics on your smartphone! The mAnalytics app supports multiple accounts, profiles, basic statistics and charts for visits and pageviews–all so that you can efficiently keep on top of how your app is doing! Try out this app for FREE in the Android Market.

Remote Desktop Client - Android ($24.99)

Remote Desktop Client for Android is the ultimate must-have for developers on the go. No more lugging your laptop around, as you can connect remotely from your Android device! Xtralogic Remote Desktop Client for Android enables you to connect to your Windows computers across the Internet from a mobile device powered by Google Android platform. Get the app for $24.99 in the Android Market.