7+5 Sweet Offline Apps for iPhone/iPod Touch

Oct 29, 2008

Sarah Perez of ReadWriteWeb has listed 7 must-have offline Apps for iPhone & iPod Touch. And we agree, whole-heartedly!

With Evernote providing offline access to notes you select, it just became very iPod Touch friendly as well as iPhone friendly where there is no cell or wifi signal! Let’s look at the apps that provide offline access.

7 Sweet Offline iPhone & iPod Touch Apps

1. Evernote
   A note taking app that provides offline access to your favorite notes. If you already have it make sure to update to the newest release to see this cool feature.
2. Stanza
   A ebook reader that lets you port reading material from your computer to your favorite gadget.
3. Instapaper
   It lets you bookmark upto 10 webpages for offline reading. Pro Version will set you back $9.99 but provides you unlimited save option.
4. Encyclopedia
   How would you like a complete copy of Encyclopedia in your iPhone or iPod Touch for offline access? Needs 2gb storage – so it’s only for serious info nuts!
   
5. NYTimes
   This app lets you select stories with one touch and lets you read them offline later.
6. MiGhtyDocs
   If you haven’t guessed, it lets you offline Google Docs. Doesn’t support editing and saving but only read access. No word or slideshow support yet.
7. Byline
   Offers sync with Google Reader and lets you read items offline. This will set you back $2.99 but offers 2-way sync with Google reader.

Our own Selection of Offline Apps

That was really sweet wasn’t it? But, why stop there? Here are a few more we wanted to add to this list.

1. iSpreadsheet (review)
   Offers online and offline access to spreadsheets and gives you Google Docs integration as well. ($3.99)
2. Crossword Help
   Offers a full offline thesaurus ($4.99)
3. GPS FoodEasy
   It is an offline restaurant search engine in Hong Kong (FREE)
4. Local Radio Finder
   Lets you find radio stations near you and the power even when you don’t have an internet connection as long as the GPS can locate you. ($0.99)
5. Aero Reader
   An iPhone client for Fastladder.com RSS reader. Provides offline cache access. (FREE)

More and more of the apps are providing offline access where it makes sense. This is great for iPod Touch users who have to rely on a Wi-Fi connection.

So, which of these do you see yourself using a lot?