Download App Development - Best Software & Apps

  • Facebook Pro

    4

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Facebook, without the browser

    7
    2245 votes
    Download
    • PROS: Instant access to Facebook without a browser, No installation required, Manage Facebook Pro from your system tray
    • CONS: No options, Nothing new or unique to Facebook Pro, Not essential
  • MATLAB

    varies-with-device

    License
    buy Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Free App for Maths Lovers

    8
    278 votes
    • PROS: The ability to share files on Cloud, A huge amount of storage available
    • CONS: Only works with Android, A few bugs in the system
  • Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones

    1.5.51.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Drivers to help you develop Android apps and test them with Samsung devices

    7
    915 votes
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    • XAMPP Windows

      7.3.5

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      Upload your work locally for free with this superb tool

      7
      1580 votes
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      • PROS: All-in-one app, Free, Good online community
      • CONS: Not for beginners, Help is just ok
    • Vysor Android Control on PC

      1.7.3

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows
      Android
      Mac

      Put your Android operating system on Windows

      8
      103 votes
      • PROS: You may use a keyboard to interact with your phone, Point and click on your phone using this app
      • CONS: You have to give this app a lot of permissions, Users have to pay a subscription
    • WAMPServer

      d (64 bit) 2.1

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      A GPL License Free Windows Web Development Environment

      7
      597 votes
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      • PROS: You have a massive amount of control via the WAMPServer software functionalities, Tune your server without touching your setting files, A playground for app developers
      • CONS: Non-app developers will have no idea what this is or what it does, There are no technical manuals to explain the installation in detail, They do not explain why it is free and/or why they do not ask for payment at any point
    • cmder

      1.3.1

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      A portable and convenient console emulator

      9
      10 votes
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      • PROS: Ideal if you are already on the Git and GitHub bandwagon, A great command line tool, Good for people that work simultaneously with Visual Studio and command line
      • CONS: Difficult to understand for the uninitiated, Very little is explained on the website, The user manual is not very good
    • ZPN Connect

      2.0.3

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      Go online securely with ZPN Connect

      8
      454 votes
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      • PROS: Simple client, Reliable VPN service, Quick setup and startup
      • CONS: Setting updates unclearly explained
    • GitHub for Windows

      1.0

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      A must have for developers and creators

      6
      318 votes
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      • PROS: Vast community of creators, developers and professionals along with massive repositories of existing code to draw on, Slick user interface allow for easy access to all of GitHub's libraries, forums and your own projects, Versioning and repository controls make sure that you can monitor changes, review the most current versions and make sure that you create that perfectly working code
      • CONS: Filled with official and validated Microsoft scripting solutions, No tutorial , Exclusive to Microsoft
    • Any Send

      1.0

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows
      Android
      Mac

      Send files to any device over your wifi

      6
      44 votes
      • PROS: Multiplatform, Fast, Works on all files, No user limitations
      • CONS: All devices/users must be on the same wifi connection
    • JavaExe

      3.2

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      Launch your Java application as a Windows file (if you know how)

      9
      1774 votes
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      • PROS: Really easy to use once you've read the instrutions
      • CONS: Not intuitive
    • Android Studio

      Varies with device

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows
      Android
      Mac

      Complete Free Development Suite for Android

      8
      38 votes
      • PROS: Free download, Complete development suite
      • CONS: Only for experienced users, Sole focus on Android systems
    • Android Wear

      2.22.0.234791771.gms

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Android
      iPhone

      The control panel for Android Wear

      9
      21 votes
      • PROS: Control notification settings, Link to Android Wear compatible apps on Google Plat Store, Lists possible voice command options
      • CONS: Only used to control settings, Not much use after first setup
    • QuickPic

      4.3

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Android

      A Free Image & Photo app for Android

      7
      30 votes
      Download
      • LogMeIn

        Pro 2 4.1.4132

        License
        buy Download
        Platform
        Windows
        Android
        Mac
        iPhone

        Access and control your PC from anywhere

        8
        157 votes
        • PROS: Very easy to use: works in a web browser, Allows to transfer data between computers, Quick response from remote PC, Interesting features: video recording, chat, detailed data about remote PC
        • CONS: Java client looks clunky
      • GanttProject

        2.8.10

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Windows
        Mac

        A Comprehensive Project Management and Scheduling Tool

        6
        172 votes
        • PROS: A complete project management application, Free to download
        • CONS: Demo may have some workability issues, Generic graphic representation
      • Network Speed Test

        1.0.0.23

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Windows

        A straight forward, user friendly and effective free Network Speed Test app

        8
        28 votes
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        • PROS: Simple yet comprehensive., Fast and versatile.
        • CONS: Possible service issues., Download speeds capped.
      • Infinite Flight - Flight Simulator

        18.06.02

        License
        buy Download
        Platform
        iPhone
        Android

        Alternative to X-Plane; Professional Flight Simulator

        8
        4 votes
        • PROS: Millions of square miles of maps, Highly accurate flight model, Excellent graphics, Regular updates
        • CONS: Some newer aircraft need work, Internet connection required, Interface somewhat fiddly, Some aircraft lack interactive cockpits
      • Postman

        varies-with-device

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Windows

        Make API Development Easier, Faster and Better

        7
        4 votes
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        • PROS: A huge developer community, Free version available
        • CONS: Feature-packed version is not free, Crashes could be an issue
      • SaferVPN

        4.4.1

        License
        buy Download
        Platform
        Windows
        Mac

        A VPN that allows you to securely browse the internet

        8
        169 votes
        • PROS: Safe browsing, Works with every connected app, Connect from multiple contries
        • CONS: Sligthly slower site responce times
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