10. BBC News

The BBC News app on iPhone is developed by Media Applications Technologies Limited and requires iOS 5 or later. It is among the highest ranked apps and keeps you abreast with the world as it changes around you. With instant access to breaking news, top stories, politics, technology to entertainment, BBC News also provides a live stream of its news channel.

9. Dropbox

Dropbox allows you to enter the world of cloud computing by allowing you access to all your documents, pictures, videos and data anywhere while on the move. Requiring iOS 7.0 or later on your iPhone, has a nice interface and is number 9 of the top 10 best apps for iPhone in 2014.

8. Amazon Mobile

The free Amazon Mobile app for iPhone opens the world of online shopping for its users. All purchases using this app are secured by Amazon’s secure servers. The app also allows you obtain reviews of the vast number of products available from Amazon and makes sure you can buy what you need anytime and anywhere.

7. 7 Minute Workout

With over 900,000 downloads so far, you just cannot stay unfit for long once you have this app installed on your iPhone. The app provides an outline of all exercises in the workout and comes with a voice interface allowing you to complete the workout without even looking at the timer. Install the 7 Minute Workout app and stay fit for life.

6. Google Maps

Developed by the technology giant and innovate Google Inc., this app is as useful as was the magnetic compass in historic times. With advanced capabilities to pinpoint your location using GPS, this app will make sure you never get lost and reach your destination using the best route possible. The maps of over 200 countries available in Google Maps make it one of the best apps for Apple iPhone in 2014.

5. Duolingo

Gone are the times when you needed to hire language tutors to learn a foreign language. Duolingo is an addictive app which allows you to learn languages like Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and English within the comfort of your home. It comes free without any hidden charges and also allows you to keep learning offline without being connected to the internet.

4. Vine

You simply cannot leave out social networking from the list of best apps for iPhone. Vine provides unlimited video uploads to share you special moments with friends and family. In 2013, Vine was ranked fourth in the most downloaded apps of the year and coincidently is also fourth in our list of top 10 best apps for Apple iPhone in 2014.

3. WhatsApp

Available for iPhone as well as other devices, the WhatsApp messenger keeps you in touch with friends and family anytime and anywhere. It allows group chat and comes with the capability of sending multimedia messages. This app will save you a lot of money spent on SMS and is the third best app for Apple iPhone in 2014.

2. Temple Run 2

This sequel from the Imangi Solutions redefined mobile gaming through the creative utilization of technology in providing excellent graphics, organic movements and challenging game objectives. This highly addictive app became the third most downloaded app in the year 2013 and is free for users. Ratings are expected to go higher along with number of downloads in the year 2014.

1. Facebook

Facebook needs no introduction and has revolutionized the world by making it a truly global village. The Facebook experience on Apple iPhone is regarded by many as better than the desktop version. From staying in touch with friends and family to having access to a large number of games to keep you entertained, Facebook enjoys the top spot in this list of top 10 best apps for Apple iPhone in 2014.

8. Ashampoo Anti-Virus 2014

With Ashampoo Anti-Virus 2014, now you don’t need to sacrifice speed and comfort over security because this version promises to offer reliable protection in a very discrete manner without restricting the system usage. The new version entails the feature of automated update definitions for fighting against the latest known and unknown internet threats.

7. Norton Antivirus 2014

Want your skinniest threats to be removed? Then don’t forget to try the free version of Norton Anti Virus 2014 that works with the exclusive and patented layers of background protection as a strong defense against all the malicious sites. More over the improved version helps ensuring the more storage place by removing the hard drive clutter. It is also compatible with windows 8 now.

6. Microsoft Security Essentials

Are you facing memory storage problem? Tired of installing heavy antivirus software? Are you searching of a lightweight but strong antivirus? Your problem is solved. This is Microsoft Security Essentials 2014 that is of only a few MBs with effective firewall protection and user friendly operation. You can trust it to be one of the best secrets of safe windows.

5. Ad-Aware Free Antivirus (2014)

Ad-Aware Free Antivirus (2014), the 5^th best free antivirus software of 2014, is now powered in the safe hands of Bit-defender’s core security engine. Its key utility includes the installation of tool bar that not only helps in the prevention of useless, harmful, and automated add-ons, but also ensures secure browsing. Additionally, two basic features are the search powered by yahoo and a removal kit of toolbars.

4. Bit-defender Antivirus Free Edition (2014)

Let’s talk of the protection that really works! It is bit-defender antivirus on the fourth rank that continues to remain a top-performing security suite with continuous improvements over time with adjustments with the computer usage and performance. It does that by enabling a default autopilot mode and auto-gaming mode for a hands-off maintenance approach with follow up scanning to check for infected files or threats.

3. Avira Free Antivirus 2014

Keep your antivirus simple. Go for Avira 2014- a full-featured security suite, the only necessity to protect your passwords, photos, and other important files. Enhanced by the Avira Protection Cloud, it links the virus scanner to the very latest threat information. Even the craftiest email scams and spam are filtered by this new version of the Avira 2014. With maximum internet security, it is ranked on the third number in the list of top 8 best free antivirus software of 2014.

2. AVG Anti-Virus Free 2014

Are you bothered by Spam and viruses? Then the solution is the capable antivirus, firewall, and Internet security that is well known for its anti-spam protection. AVG Anti-virus being ranked on the second number will be a best choice for all such worried users. Now, in its newest version for 2014, it has not only improvements for safeguarding the front end, but also the back-end processes of your operating systems with utilities like personal data management and privacy utilities.

1. Avast! Free Antivirus 2014

This year brings double celebrations for one of the top ranked company, Avast. Making 25 years of milestone of protecting data of over 200 million users, Avast is ranked on the top lists of free anti-virus for 2014. The newest version has got a complete makeover of the product’s user interface where the main window reports security status and offers three real time shields against malware.

The first commercially available phone to run Android was the HTC Dream, released on October 22, 2008. Since then, the Play Store has seen a huge number of downloads of various apps. Here is the list of top 10 best apps for Android in 2014.

10. Angry Birds Series

This addictive game gained popularity when it was first available on the Google chrome webstore, on the computers. When Android was launched, being already well known, the game saw a huge number of downloads (100,000,000+). It was a totally different experience playing this game on touch screens; firing those feathery birds on the bad piggies. However, with time, users lost interest as the app store was raided by more awesome games.

9. Temple Run Series

To keep the users involved, temple run was released by Imangi Studios. To play this game all you need to do was keep running and dodging obstacles. This too saw a 100,000,000+ downloads initially, but lost trail with time. Nonetheless, Temple Run will always remain as one of the best games ever!

8. Subway Surfers

A successor to the temple run series, with better graphics and playing options, Subway Surfers has maintained the interest of its users presently. Its theme changing options for different occasions like Halloween or Christmas has made it more appealing. It enjoys a very high rating of 4.6/5.0 on the play store.

7. Clash of Clans

Enough of running now! Clash of Clans gives you the best strategy game on the app store. From building mighty empires and creating magical spells to waging an army consisting of soldiers and wizards, the game offers you the feel of the most fearless barbarian. Being an online game play, you need an internet connection all the time. On the play store, it enjoys a rating of 4.6, making it the 7^th best app for Android in 2014.

6. Hotspot Shield

This app works like your undercover agent, allowing you to unblock the websites that are blocked in your school, office, or country by the respective internet service providers. On the downside, it slows down your internet connection a little but the amazing features it offers makes it a must have app for Android in 2014. Hotspot Shield gets a rating of 4.1 on the app market.

5. Tunein radio

This app allows you to listen to radio stations from around the world using a Wi-Fi connection. This app is a paid one but it’s definitely worth the price! It even allows you to classify your radio stations according to country or music types, such as pop, classical or Jazz. Overall it has a rating of 4.4.

4. Viber

The best android app for making free Viber to Viber calls using your Wi-Fi connection. It even allows you to send free messages to your contacts on Viber and make non viber calls (for that you need credit). However, a good internet connection is required otherwise the voice quality decreases. Viber has a rating of 4.4 on the android market.

3. Swiftkey Keyboard

It is the best on screen keyboard you could fine on the app store. Swiftkey keyboard adapts to your writing styles and predicts your word after you type in your first letter. Available in more than 60 languages, it has a rating of 4.7 on the android market.

2. Titanium Backup

Do not worry when your android operating system gets corrupted or you want to switch over to a new phone, titanium backup enables you to back up your SMS, contacts, emails and all your app data. It synchronizes all your data to the Google drive on your Gmail account so that you can access your files anywhere anytime! It has a well deserved rating of 4.8 on the app store, making it stand at number two in the list of top 10 best apps for Android in 2014.

1. Whatsapp

The best android app developed ever! It allows you to send free messages to other whatsapp users. You and your friends can make chat groups to chat together, upload your statuses and profile pictures just like Facebook. Videos, photos and live voice recordings can also be shared easily. Whatsapp has a rating of 4.5 and numerous downloads! This compatible app runs on other operating systems as well, such as the Windows phone or phones running Java script only.