The 20 Most Revolutionary Apps of All Time

7. Instapaper

Price: 17, available for iOS and Android (the web-based service is free)

Well an app that lets you read the newspaper on the go and in the process saves a lot of trees. A planet friendly app. This might not be the first of its kind but Instapaper is very simple and user friendly as well. This app created a niche segment for itself in the overcrowded app market and has managed to stay in the minds of the people. Since its debut in 2007 a lot of imitations but they failed to make an impact. This app allows us with an option of saving now and reading later. This has won critical acclaim from a number of magazine, newspapers and blogs. This app gives you the option of saving for later when you have the time to read it!

8. Night Sky

Price: 55 (available for iPhone & iPad)

Standing under the night sky how many times have we wondered which start or constellation we are looking at? Well believed it or not an app has been developed that will help us do just that. This app has given all of us the ability to be astrologers. Surprising? Well all you have to do this download this free app install it and point it towards the night sky and according to your location the app will provide you with answer to which constellation or star you are looking at.

Another interesting tidbit about this app is that you needn’t be under the night sky at all, you can be lying on your bed, and all you have to do is point your phone towards the ceiling and the app will tell which star you might be sleeping under.