Top 10 Entertaining iPhone Apps

Last week, John Oates put out a list of his Top 10 iPhone Apps for Productivity. I’m continuing that series… Kinda.

On June 29th, 2007, the first iPhone was released to the public. I wanted nothing more than to get that phone, but at the time, I was rocking a pretty sweet T-Mobile Sidekick, so I couldn’t complain. Then, in early 2008, I switched over to my parents’ family plan on Verizon, and my iPhone dreams were squashed for two more years. Two weeks ago, after my Verizon contract came to an end, I finally manned up and bought the iPhone. The coolest aspect of owning an iPhone is having access to a robust application market. When it comes to apps, there are really two types: apps to stay productive, and apps to waste time and stay entertained. Like we say at VaynerMedia, “Crushing it is overrated.” So, without further ado, let’s get into the “Top 10 Entertaining (Time Wasting) iPhone Apps.”

Doodle Jump
Price: $0.99
Rating: 5/5 stars

By far the most addicting game I’ve found for the iPhone. According to the app’s description, “in Doodle Jump, you guide The Doodler – using some of the most subtle and accurate tilt controls in existence – on a springy journey up, up, up a sheet of graph paper, picking up jet packs, avoiding black holes, and blasting baddies with nose balls along the way.” Add in the ability to upload your high scores to Facebook & Twitter, and the chance to see other players’ score markers as you spring above them, and you’ve got a truly addicting game.

Words WIth Friends
Price: $2.99
Rating: 3.5/5 stars

Basically Scrabble with friends over your iPhone. If you’re not a big scrabble fan, you won’t be a big Words With Friends fan. But, for those word nerds out there, this is the app for you.

Facebook
Price: Free
Rating: 4/5 stars

Facebook goes mobile. Need I say more?

FML Official
Price: Free
Rating: 3.5/5 stars

You have to have been living under a rock for the past several years if you’re not aware of the FMyLife. According to the site, “It’s a collection of everyday anecdotes and stories likely to happen to anyone and everyone, sent to us exclusively by our users. It can be pretty funny, it can also be pretty depressing. Take a look for yourself. (Ages 17+)

I Am T-Pain
Price: $2.99
Rating: 3.5/5 stars

Just one of those apps every iPhone user should have. With the autotune craze taking over in the last year or two, this app gives the user a chance to speak or sing into his or her phone with an autotune effect.

Peggle
Price: $2.99
Rating: 4.5/5 stars

A friend introduced this game to me as “a great way to waste time when you’re standing in line.” Turns out it’s great for subway rides, too! The game’s info section says, “Want to be a Peggle Master? Take your best shot! Shoot and clear all the orange pegs in the peg-busting phenomenon from the makers of the award-winning Bejeweled.” Fun game, accompanied by epic level-ending music and rainbows. Buy it!

The Oregon Trail
Price: $4.99
Rating: 4/5 stars

If you grew up in the 70′s or later, you know that this game rocks. Totally worth it, unless you die of dysentery.

ESPN ScoreCenter
Price: Free
Rating: 3.5/5 stars

There are some cool sports-related apps in the app store, but this one is the most general and all-encompassing of the bunch. ScoreCenter sends scores and headlines directly to your phone, and allows you to choose which sports and teams you want to focus on. Simply lets fans stay in touch with the world of sports, on the go.

iGunLITE
Price: Free
Rating: 4/5 stars

Fun app, only on this list because it’s free. Choose from a variety of gun options, then tap your screen or shake your phone to “pull the trigger.” The sound and visual effects are good, and it’s a fun app to load up every once in a while just because.

Texts From Last Night
Price: $0.99
Rating: 4/5 stars

Texts From Last Night is an FML style site, where users submit funny or strange texts they received to their cell phone. Just a fun app, especially if you’ve seen the site. (Ages 17+)

Obviously this list is very subjective. Which of your favorite fun, entertaining, or time-wasting apps did I miss? Let me know in the comment section below!