Six Clicks: Top Android apps of the month, November 2014

Charlie Osborne
Updated
What are some of the most interesting apps for Google's Android operating system we've discovered this month?

We hear about crowdfunding projects, community-based investment into businesses and crowdsourced traffic apps, but what about dragging the community into basic, daily tasks — such as waking up? This free app acts as an alarm clock with a difference — community members sign up to wake each other up, and can set alarms in turn. In my own experience I've so far had a serenade, a military shriek to make me get up, and a quiet voice asking if I'm still asleep — from different countries around the world.

Price: $Free

Download: Wakie

Appmaster is an uninstaller which helps mobile device users remove third-party, pre-installed apps, and make the process of uninstalling to declutter as quick and painless as possible. The application includes additional useful features such as batch removal and a recycle bin for backups and restoration.

Price: $Free

Download: Google Play

If you find yourself constantly interrupted while trying to complete tasks, ( OFFTIME ) Life Unplugged is worth a look. You can create profiles in which to disconnect for different time periods — blocking calls, texts and notifications, as well as sending out custom auto-replies. When you're ready to reconnect, you can check out an "activity log" that shows you anything you've missed.

Price: $Free

Download: Google Play

Google Fit, joining the ranks of Samsung Health & Fitness as well as Apple's iOS 8 Health apps, seems a little unfinished at present, but has potential as a good activity tracker. 

Price: $Free

Download: Google Play

Tidal is a player on the music streaming service scene with a difference — the company focuses on providing high-fidelity sound quality, which is better audio quality than is found on most streaming services. The app provides access to over 25 million tracks and over 75,000 ad-free music videos. 

Price: $Free (subscription)

Download: Google Play

The Hunt Style & Shopping, useful in the Christmas season, is a community-based shopping application. You post a picture of something you're looking for — for example, a pair of boots you saw someone wear on the street — and other app users assist you in finding out where to buy the items, or can recommend to you similar styles.

Price: $Free

Download: Google Play