Are you a blogger?
Chances are if you are reading this article you probably are.
Do you sometimes do or want to be able to perform blogging tasks, such as writing posts, saving/editing photos, keeping up on social media or more?
If you answered YES to this, too read on now.
See for those times when you are or wanting to blog on the go, there are just certain apps that are a must have if you if you own a mobile device, such as Apple iPad/iPhone or Android based device, such as a Google Nexus, Kindle or Samsung tablet or phone.
I have hand picked the apps that I have on both my Apple iPad/IPhone, as well as my Google Nexus, too.
Trust me, between blogging and designing daily I use all of these apps if not daily often enough each week here.
So, I thought for those starting a blog or even if you have been blogging for awhile and not sure which apps are the must have apps to use, that I would share here today.
1. Facebook/Messenger/Pages –
No blogger apps list can be remiss of leaving off Facebook and if you are a blogger, then you indeed share, share, share and all your work. The first place for this is usually Facebook. As much as, Zuckerberg loves to screw around with the sharing algorithm on any given day, I still don’t know any blogger that isn’t trying to get a piece of the pie using Facebook to share their posts or just get their name out there socially, including the good old fashioned feed, groups and interest lists (great article here about this by Michelle of A Dish of Daily Life), too. That said there is the trifecta of Facebook apps and if you are a blogger, then you want all three of these, which include the good, old fashioned Facebook app, which is pretty much the social media king or queen (whichever sex you would like to choose here it is still tops), Facebook Messenger (which allows you to keep in touch with any and all your contact via private message) and also Facebook Pages (essential for the Blogger, because this where you can update your actual blog social media page that you have linked to your Facebook account).
2. Twitter –
If Facebook for apps is King/Queen, then Twitter is not far behind, as far as apps go, if not equal to Facebook as far as social media apps goes. I know Twitter tends to have a faster more lighting type speed, as far as, social sharing is concerned, but still it is prime real estate for bloggers and sharing capabilities. As long as your blog is verified and linked up, you can totally use the app to share and tweet away as much as possible all day and night long. The sky is the limit here!
3. Pinterest –
Here is where addiction to images and all things that look aesthetically pleasing begins. If you have a blog, most know that you need pretty and pleasing images to go along with all posts, even adding Pin It Buttons like suggested here to further the Pinterest sharing. That said as a blogger, Pinterest is another wonderful outlet to share all your blog posts, as well as network, too and share for others. Bonus, if you have your blog verified, you can not only share, but even check you business stats right from this app. Trust me, in the blogging world – any and all stats are not only important to us, but addicting at times, too! For this end, you will need to have Pinterest in your apps list on all your mobile devices.
4. Google+ –
Google+ (G+), I feel takes over where Facebook and/or Twitter leaves off and definitely a great resource to share and connect for your blog and with other bloggers, as well as groups, too. I know many feel G+ isn’t as beneficial as Facebook, but I don’t agree and think G+ is just as important to use correctly and wisely, as is Facebook and/Twitter, too. And with this app, you can easily do all G+ social shares easily and quickly, too. Another apps must!
5. Instagram –
Not going to lie, when I say I may very well have an Instagram addiction and even though it is #5 on this list, I would say it is one of my favorite social medias out there even admitted it here. That said, the best way to actually use this social media is in the apps form on a mobile device. Seriously, you can view the feed and such on a computer, but you cannot truly add your new photo shares on a computer only on a mobile device. Thus, this app is not only a blogger must, but seriously the only way to go if using this social media giant. And by the way, images (editing and looking your best) is just as important here as it is in Pinterest, too.
6. BlogLovin –
This by far is my favorite Blog Feed reader. I know there are others, such as Feedly out there, but since Google Reader is no longer, this is my go to and believe many, if not most other bloggers out there, too. So, if you are a blogger, I have recommended here before to sign up with them and also make sure that you get the word out there that you did indeed do this. For tons of tips on using this feed reader, you can click here, too. But for apps purposes, this is truly a must and you can always, always read all your blog favorites on the go that you have followed so very easily it would be silly not to use this one.
7. A Beautiful Mess –
I have stressed above about photo editing and got to tell you that on my mobile devices the prepackaged free photo editing only goes so far and if I want to edit photos quickly and on the go, I always use a Beautiful Mess app (which is now also available on Android based devices). I talked all about why here, but seriously for the price (even though it isn’t free) it truly does so much and is worth it in my book!
8. Dropbox –
Once you have saved and edited all your photos, you will want to access them all over, including your mobile devices. The easiest way to do this is to use Dropbox, which conveniently has an app to use on your mobile devices. You can take a better look at Dropbox for all they offer for free and premium plans, but got to tell you I have a premium plan and not sorry I do, because all my images and files, too are stored conveniently and carefully, too in Dropbox, where I can readily get my hands on them from whatever device I am using for all my blogging needs by using the app form of it, too.
9. InstaPicSize (Apple Store) or Square InstaPic (Android/Google Play Store) –
This one was recently brought to my attention by another blogger, Rea at REAlity Bites and seriously not sure how I lived without it this app before, because for Instagram, pictures need to be square and let’s face it not every image is a perfect square this app edits and keep the photo still somehow nicely in proportion to share on Instagram. Before using this, I had to crop and edit on my computer, then come back to my mobile device using Instagram. Not going to lie or sugarcoat it, what a pain in ass (sorry for the language, but just so true), this was. Now, I just use this app (yes I found an Apple one that is very similar to the Android, which Rea introduced to me, because as I said earlier I use both operating systems with my different devices) and voila, perfectly square photos always, thank you to both of these apps!
10. Goodreads –
This last one, I include, because most of my fellow bloggers seem to be avid readers, such as myself and the Goodreads app really is truly so helpful for reading on the go, as well as keeping up with what others you follow are reading and giving a glimpse to others, as well, what you are reading, too. You could totally include the Amazon, Nook and even iBooks apps here too for reading, but let’s be honest, these don’t really help with blogging per say mostly just reading. However Goodreads, I feel is an extension to social media and so many blogger use it that I felt I should include it here in this list for blogger apps.
The last two are no brainers and am including them at the bottom here as most are either on WordPress or Blogger for their blogs, so you would most certainly want to have one of these as long as you are indeed on these preferred platforms to write/edit and comments on all blog posts.:
11. WordPress –
What can be said about WordPress by me that hasn’t already. I think most know how much I truly love this platform. And if you are on WordPress, you are going to want to use this app on your mobile device as it will allow you to do anything and everything wordpress based all in one spot, whether your blog is self hosted or not, because the app also allows for WordPress.com blogs to be maintained here, too. Also, keep in mind even if you don’t necessarily blog on WordPress, if you do read and comment on other WordPress based blogs and signed up for updates through WordPress for these blogs, then you will also want this up to keep up with the latest up-to-date posts from all your favorite WordPress authors. Therefore, you must download this app and include it in a blogger’s must have apps list.
12. Blogger –
Yes, as much as I love WordPress, I still have such a fond place in my heart for Blogger, as this is where I started out and learned the blogging ropes so to speak. So, once again if you are a Blogger blogger, this is the app for you to get to quickly and easily edit and publish all your posts on the go! So, can’t not include the Blogger app for a the must have blogger apps list, as well.
another jennifer says
I used many of these every single day! But there are a couple I haven’t tried. Going to check them out now. Thanks, Janine!
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J9 Designs says
Yay and so happy Could introduce you to a few new ones and had so much fun putting this list together here. Thanks always Jennifer 🙂
Diane Roark says
Janine,
I have not tried a few of these either. I am looking into them today!
Thanks for sharing!
Diane Roark
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J9 Designs says
My pleasure and again happy that I could share some that you and others might now have known about 🙂
Joy @ Yesterfood says
Janine, this is extremely helpful, and I appreciate all the detailed information! Pinning so I can have it handy!! 🙂
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J9 Designs says
Thanks Joy for pinning and truly so glad that this is helpful to you 🙂
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I am off to download A Beautiful Mess right now!!
J9 Designs says
Yay and let me know how you like it, Robin 🙂
Pure Grace Farms says
Great information Janine. I loved seeing that I could tick off the boxes as I went, yes, yes, yes. One I couldn’t check off was A Beautiful Mess. Will be heading over to check this one out soon. Thanks for sharing the pertinent information.
Blessings,
Shari
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J9 Designs says
I know, Shari great feeling when you can totally tick off so many of these as that you are indeed using. Let me know what you do think of A Beautiful Mess, as I truly love it and use it for so much on my mobile devices and they even now are available Android 🙂
Echo says
Fantastic list! I totally pinned this and am checking out a beautiful mess!
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J9 Designs says
Thanks so much Echo and definitely let me know what you think about A Beautiful Mess 😉
Carrie Groneman says
WOW! This is a terrific post with such pertinent information! I definitely have some work to do to catch up using all these apps and helps in blogging. Thank you so much for bringing all this to our attention. Pinning and sharing for other bloggers. Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow
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J9 Designs says
Thank you Carrie for your kind words on this article and just so glad you can use this information and if you do need anything, please feel free to ask 🙂
Christy Birmingham says
Excellent list here, Janine! I use most of these but there are a few new ones to look at! I really have to use Facebook more than I already do to get more views of posts. Thanks for the wonderful post here 🙂
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J9 Designs says
Thank you so much Christy for your share and kind words, too. I am truly so glad you are going to look into a few of these and I know I need to use Facebook better myself at times, too. 🙂
Artemis J Jones says
Thanks for info. I am going to try Bloglovin.
J9 Designs says
Happy to share and I am telling you BlogLovin truly is the best (at least in my book) for reading and keeping track of all blogs you follow.
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above says
I am going to have to get bloglovin and a beautiful mess. I don’t have those yet.
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J9 Designs says
I hope you enjoy them both and if you have any questions, please ask me, I’d be happy to help 🙂
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
Awesome list! I don’t use my phone as much as my computer but I need to get more efficient and that means installing a couple more of these! Thanks for the shout out too, Janine…you are the best!
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J9 Designs says
I know I finally started to use my iPad and iPhone more for blogging and am loving it. So, I was so happy to share what I have been using. And was my pleasure linking back to you, because I truly enjoyed your Facebook lists article and was the best I read on that topic and truly had to include it here 😉
KenyA g. Johnson says
I’ll be checking out A Beautiful Mess! Thanks Janine – I pinned.
J9 Designs says
Totally so happy this can help you, Kenya and let me know what you think of A Beautiful Mess when you download it now. Also, huge thank you for pinning 😉
Marissa says
Awesome list! I always forget about BlogLovin, even though I have it. I’m going to check out A Beautiful Mess right now. Thanks for the suggestion!
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J9 Designs says
Marissa, BlogLovin has truly saved my life as far as blog reading is concerned and admit I may be a bit addicted to it for that reason! And so glad you are going to check out A Beautiful Mess app and if you have any questions, feel free to ask 🙂
Jenny.U says
Thanks for the great info!!
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J9 Designs says
My pleasure and thank you, too Jenny 😉
Kathleen says
Great list. I haven’t heard of a couple of these. I will have to check them out. Also, I had no idea that Google+ has an app. I should have guessed they did, but I didn’t know. I’m trying so hard to get into Google+. Maybe that would help.
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J9 Designs says
Thanks so much Kathleen and I will say the G+ app has indeed helped me get into it a bit more and do love the groups feature on G+ more then anything to be honest. 🙂
Pam@over50feeling40 says
Great information…I already use many of these! Thanks for sharing on the Thursday Blog Hop!
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J9 Designs says
Happy I could share and so glad you do use many of these, too Pam! Thank again for hosting 🙂
Antionette Blake says
You absolutely hit the nail on the head. I recently discovered Insta Square Pic and love it because Instagram pictures on an Android are not the best. Stopping by from Snickerdoodle Sunday.
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J9 Designs says
Thanks Antionette and having only used photos for a short time on my Android tablet, I am slowly seeing this, but to be honest not much better on Apple, because at least with Instagram still the same square photo issue and at the very least these apps do help with that 🙂
Elizabeth says
I will have to check out A Beautiful Mess. I use several of the others, but that one is new to me!! thank you for bringing it to my attention. Have a great day!
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J9 Designs says
Happy I could bring it to your attention and hope you enjoy it now 😉
Katherines Corner says
great tips! Thank you for sharing your sweet blog at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop xo
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J9 Designs says
Happy I could share and glad you could use some of my tips here, Katie!! Happy Sunday now xoxo 🙂
Tiki - Grow It Girl says
My life would be crazy if I didn’t have most of these apps. I just changed phones and for some reason I can’t get the square pic. I had to try another app. Not sure how I feel about it yet
J9 Designs says
Tiki, I have both an iPad/iPhone and also an Android based tablet and admit that while these apps are similar they aren’t the same. So, I know what you mean and have tried just to do my best working with each when need be.
Brittnei says
A few of these I didn’t know about. I definitely need to look into some of those. Another great one to share. Thanks for the tips, Janine!
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J9 Designs says
Totally my pleasure and seriously so very happy I could share this with you!! 🙂
Kristina & Millie says
Some great apps! Thanks for sharing the info and review of them for us, makes it so much easier to know which to use! btw, this post is the most viewed last week at Snickerdoodle Sunday! Congrats 🙂 Hope you will stop by for a cookie!
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J9 Designs says
Omg, you made my night and heading over right now to join in again this week. Thank you both for hosting a wonderful linkup and very much enjoy partying with you!! 🙂
Molly says
Hi, just found you through google search and this article was a very interesting read…esp the “InstaPicSize…..I can so hear you about the editing on the system and transferring to Instagram….I was doing the same till before I read ur article 🙂
I’m going to add you on my G+.
Please, do browse through my blog too: (Fusion Cooking)
Ciao
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J9 Designs says
Molly, so happy you found me through a Google search and will definitely be checking out your blog, too. Also, glad you could indeed use InstaPicSize and that my article was able to help you on this. Thanks so much again and also following you back on G+, too 🙂