App developers are cashing in on the business of love. Download these apps just in time for Valentines Day.
Coming off the heels of a record-breaking holiday season for mobile app downloads, developers are trying to keep the momentum going through Valentine’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation, total spending for Valentine’s Day this year will reach $17.6 billion, up 12 percent from last year’s projected figure. Couple that with the fact that app usage has eclipsed time spent surfing the web on mobile devices and tablets, and it’s no wonder there’s been a seemingly larger influx of Valentine’s Day themed apps this year, ranging from where to make dinner reservations to how to flirt. Here are five must-have apps for your perfect Valentine’s Day.
If you’re hard-pressed for last-minute date night ideas, let Helpful Romantic do the thinking for you. Helpful Romantic offers unique suggestions based on your significant other’s personality. It also has a feature for you to store important dates and events from your relationship so you never forget any of your special moments. Requirements: iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch Price: $0.99 (limited-time only Valentine’s Day offer) http://www.codeparable.com/helpfulromantic/
Whether you’re looking for a sexy game to play with your lover or a sure-fired icebreaker with someone new, Fingle isn’t shy about its goal of getting you to “explore the intimate touch of each others fingers.” Two players are required to drag up to five buttons to matching targets, setting the scene for some serious interdigital flirting. Requirements: iPad Price: $0.99 http://fingleforipad.com/
With hundreds of eye-catching and customizable designs to choose from, skip the run-of-the mill greeting cards this year and send a personalized Valentine via e-mail or text with Red Stamp. The recipient you had in mind clinging to the good old-fashioned days of snail mail? You can still get your love note out for a nominal price that includes printing and postage. Requirements: iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch Price: Free http://www.redstamp.com/
By checking in where you are and where you might go later, you can think of Crowded Room as your catalyst for kismet. Sharing your plans helps Crowded Room pinpoint people to meet who have similar interests in particular restaurants, venues, and more. You can even sync your check-ins with Foursquare and Facebook so you don’t miss a potential rendezvous with someone new. Requirements: iPhone, iPad, or Android Price: Free http://www.crowdedroom.com/html5/
Making Valentine’s Day dinner reservations at the 11th hour used to be a game of luck. OpenTable, however, eliminates the frantic calling and checking by letting you know what’s available at a glance. Search through more than 15,000 restaurants across the U.S., Canada, and U.K. to find the perfect spot for two. You can even earn points toward “Dining Cheques” that are good at any OpenTable restaurant. Requirements: iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, or Windows Price: Free http://www.opentable.com/mobile/
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