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Top 10 iPhone Apps for Moms
Angry Birds may be an incredible doctor’s office distraction, but kid-friendly games are hardly the only iPhone apps that moms depend on. Whether you’re looking to lose the baby weight, simplify grocery shopping, or make a mid-movie pee-run without missing a key scene, these mom-recommended iPhone apps, many of them free, are indispensable.
1. Cozi Family Organizer (Free, $5.99 for ad-free version)
Get organized with Cozi's color-coded calendars, grocery lists, to-do lists and family journal. Paige K. shares: “With a blended family of 5 kids schedules and 2 parents with multiple jobs, it has been a lifesaver. I can set each one's schedule AND have reminders sent via text message so we don't inadvertently miss an event or appointment.”
Runner up for organizational apps: Intuition
2. Lose It! (Free)
Need help losing the baby weight? “Loseit app helped me lose 50 pounds,” says mom Heather N. She’s not alone—the average user of this diet and fitness-tracking app has lost at least 12 pounds.
Runner up for weight loss apps: MyFitnessPal
3. Period Tracker (Lite, Free; Deluxe, $1.99)
Whether you’re trying to conceive or just don’t like surprises, Period Tracker makes tracking your cycle a breeze. See your predicted start days, ovulation days and fertile days at a glance, and log symptoms and moods with the notes feature.
Runner up for cycle-tracking apps: Fertility Friend
4. Grocery IQ (Free)
Moms go gaga over many grocery apps, but Grocery IQ is a particular favorite. Synchronize the family’s phones to a single grocery list, scan barcodes to add items, add coupons to loyalty cards, sort by aisle, and more. Jennifer M. raves: “Grocery IQ rocks!!!”
Runners up for shopping apps: Our Groceries and Cardstar
5. Child Page (Free)
We're admittedly a little biased since we created this app here at Circle of Moms, but Child Page is truly a great way to record special moments in your child's life—as spontaneously as they happen. We use it for milestones, funny quotes, and photos, and especially love that we can instantly share these moments with friends and family through email, Facebook, and Twitter, and control who sees what. Circle of Moms member Lori Dillman says, "I love Circle of Moms on my computer and love it even more on my iPhone."
6. RunPee (Free)
Thanks to RunPee, you'll never miss a critical movie scene as a result of a busy bladder again! Sarah H. explains: “It tells you the certain times and scenes of the movie that would be 'safe' to run to the restroom if you need to without missing important scenes! It's really cool especially for pregnant moms and parents with kids that have to unexpectedly 'go'. ;)” Timers can even alert you when a pee time is coming up.
7. Sex Offenders Search ($3.99)
Updated daily, this app contains data on registered sex offenders located in the United States. Search by name, address and zip code, or activate your phone’s GPS to search near your current location. As Sarah S. explains: “It uses GPS to locate where you are and where all the sex offenders live around you. Plus a photo, description and what they were charged with. Creepy, but nice to have.”
Runners up for bathroom apps: Have2P and Sit or Squat
8. Allrecipes.com Dinner Spinner (Free)
Looking to pull together a meal in 20 minutes with what's already in your fridge? Dinner Spinner lets you search thousands of recipes by ingredient, dish type and preparation time, plus view photos and reviews. Sendy T. raves: “I can put in an ingredient and it pulls up recipes with it in it..I love it."
Runners up for cooking apps: Martha Stewart Makes Cookies/Martha’s Everyday Food: Fresh & Easy Recipes
9. Total Baby ($4.99)
Moms like Ellen D. swear by this all-in-one baby tracking tool: “TB helps me keep track of feedings, diapers, sleep, as well as measurements and vaccinations.” You can also log milestones, doctor’s visits, allergies and more.
Runner up for baby info tracking apps: Similac Strong Moms Baby Journal
10. Family Tracker by Life360 (Free)
By using GPS to locate your family’s phones, Family Tracker lets you see your kids’ real-time locations, view nearby threats and safety resources, and send a one-click panic alert to family in emergencies.
Runner up for location tracking apps: Loopt
Do you have any favorites that we missed? Let us know in the comments below.
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Ethel - commented on Apr 20, 2012
I love Cozi! Has reminded me of many appointments! And it's awesome that I can be at the grocery store and as I'm walking through another item pops up that my hubby needs so you wouldn't need the Grocery IQ. Also have Period Tracker! Love it as well!
Jana - commented on Aug 11, 2011
Family Locator by Life360
User - commented on Jun 9, 2011
Nearparent - apps makes empowers our kids and teens and gives peace of mind to parents knowing where their kids and teens are.
Maria - commented on Jun 8, 2011
Thank you Circle of Moms!! This is very helpful =D I really LOVE Circle of Moms ♥
Krista - commented on Jun 4, 2011
"Moms with Apps" I cant believe they forgot this one!! it's a GREAT way to search for apps for your child. There are free app mondays and fridays too! Moms with Apps will choose one or a few apps to be featured for free! It's for the Ipad too!
Denise - commented on Jun 1, 2011
Yvonne - commented on May 31, 2011
and Im also a huge fan of Words with Friends. Arent you?
Yvonne - commented on May 31, 2011
If you like to keep your wallet less cluttered with gift cards and you like to earn gift cards by check-ins and you like promotional gift cards/certificates, then download JunoWallet to your iPhone/iPad or Android phone....in the iTunes store and Android Market....questions? contact me on Facebook Yvonne Norton Glab. :)
Shiela - commented on May 31, 2011
Caroline - commented on May 31, 2011
There is the new app called ChildTrac. It works with a device that you put on your kid. That way, you know all the time where you kid is (let say he goes in the park by himself and you do not want to worry). He can also call you if he is in trouble (with the same device) and you can locate him within secs. You also can put a safety fence and if he gets out, your phone warns you. AMAZING for summer camps!!!!!!
Kathryn - commented on May 31, 2011
Most of these are iPhone Apps... any good suggestions for those of us with Droids?
Amanda - commented on May 31, 2011
One that I couldn't do without is iHealthTrax It lets you make notes when your kids are sick (fever, symptoms, medicine, etc) so when you go to your doc 3 days later in a sleep-deprived haze, you'll know when it started, how long you've been giving meds, and anything else they ask!
Ivon - commented on May 31, 2011
Great! Very useful!
Jennifer - commented on May 31, 2011
Great ones. Keep them coming. Thank you!
Melissa - commented on May 31, 2011
AWESOME!
Jamie - commented on May 31, 2011
I use my My Fitness Pal and I Love it. Has lots of foods installed and also recognizes the Wii Fit exercises!! And it's free.
Cathie - commented on May 30, 2011
Is there an app that will compare prices at a local grocery stores. If i upload my grocery list?
Jennifer - commented on May 30, 2011
All of these apps and more are also on any Android phone for FREE FREE you wont have to pay Apples ridiculous prices
Michael - commented on May 30, 2011
You forgot Tout, the best way to capture, share and save forever LIfe's Moments in Video from your iPHONE...throw away your camera and just use Tout, keep the kids videos forever
Lareina - commented on May 30, 2011
For Child entertainment I've liked: Doodle Buddy (Free), Baby Cortex's Baby Piano, Flash Cards, Baby Classical Light (Free) also if you have Netflix their app is wonderful you can stream any "watch it now" video with amazing quality.
Michal - commented on May 30, 2011
I have quite a few of these on my iPad already & I love them. I also agree with Tracy about Sparkpeople (free).
Ginger - commented on May 30, 2011
This is one of the best articles I have read lately, especially because I just got my Iphone about 3 weeks ago and trying to learn all the cool stuff!
Patti - commented on May 29, 2011
I also use GroceryZen for grocery shopping! You can add ingredient lists for often made dishes, email your list to someone else and organize it for how you shop!
Sophia - commented on May 29, 2011
I love GroceryIQ! I will check out some of the others too. Thanks!
Nicoleta - commented on May 27, 2011
"I Tell a Story", you can literally do your own audio story with funny sounds, music on the background and so on... good to let the grandparents read some and keep the recordings
Tracy - commented on May 23, 2011
While I started with lose it, sparkpeople is better, it has a larger database