iPhone and iPad Apps
MomAngeles Top Pick
Uber is your personal car service. Log-in and request a pick-up from wherever you are and an UberX, ”black” town car, or SUV will be there in the time stated on your device to pick you up. If you are headed out for a night on the town this is a fantastic service to use! Be safe! Don’t drink and drive!
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For Kids
Duck Duck Moose offers some of the best iPhone iPad app entertainment for toddlers and preschoolers with games like the Itsy Bitsy Spider, Park Math, Old MacDonald and Fish School these apps take familiar songs and stories and turn them into fun learning experiences.
Little Ashby: Star Reporter, an app created by award-winning entertainment journalist Nancy O’Dell, follows cub reporter Little Ashby as she takes on assignments for the TV show “Tykes Today.” With every assignment that Little Ashby takes, a fun and interactive story unfolds, and at the end of the story there are interactive learning activities and games.
ShortStackApps, the makers of Splish Splash Inn (which my daughter loves because she gets to count all kinds of different fish) and Photo Safari recently launched a new app called Stop and Go!. The new app features some all time favorite cars and trucks. Justin Goldwater did the art. If you have a toddler who loves cars and trucks and an iPhone or iPad get this app! It’s only $1.00! Download it here!
For Moms
Elizabeth St, is a series of guides to the world’s most fashionable cities—New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, and Milan. Featuring recommendations from an international collective of chic moms, Elizabeth St is your destination for discovering the best restaurants, hotels, shopping, and activities. Get the app on iTunes.
GreatSchools Finder app from GreatSchools.org allows you to search by the GreatSchools rating, the nation’s most trusted independent source of performance information, parent reviews, test scores and more to get a comprehensive profile. Its a great place to start by is not the ultimate source of information. We still recommend hiring an LA school consultant o help you in this process.
Healthy Child Healthy World 11 guides, all handily available in a single app, feature healthy, eco-friendly solutions for you and your family, including Quick Tips, Label Lingo to help you understand complex ingredients’ lists and conflicting product claims, Do It Yourself sections that will help you save money and time, and Resources with links to websites with products that stand for the good health and safety of their customers.
LA Times Book Fair! This is the official app for the largest literary event in the nation. It’s a mobile, interactive guide that helps you get the most out of your day. Create your own schedule, read more about authors and sessions, use maps to navigate the festival grounds, get the latest news and more.
Scribble Press for iPad makes it easy to create a book on the iPad – either write your own story or use one of over 50 story templates. From serious to seriously fun, you can make a book about any topic and instantly publish to the gallery or share with friends anywhere in the world.
Shoparatti is a quicker way to search for great online deals because Editor Melissa Rivers narrows it down for you. She scours Gilt, Hautelook, Plum District, Rue La La and dozens more deal sites for you. The app narrows daily deals down to 5 Top Picks. So download this app and get your shopping on!
Taxi Magic will book your cab and get it to you in a timely manner! Booking and managing rides is quick and easy, saving you time and hassle. With real-time mobile booking, tracking and alerts, you’re in charge of your ride. No smartphone? No problem. You can book rides via text message or online.
The Westfield Malls app and select your mall of choice. The app has a complete store directory and an interactive map showing you where the store you are looking for is located. Sales can be found at Offers and Events. Family Amenities lists include family restrooms, family parking, and Smartcarte locations. General mall info such as parking, mall hours, concierge services and directions.
Yowza!! Mobile Coupons is the best way to save money with your iPhone or iPod Touch!
