The 100 Best Android Apps of 2014

Health and Fitness
Whether it's losing weight, working out, or just trying to stay healthy, there's an Android app that can help.


Noom Weight Loss Coach

Free, $9.99/month 
Noom is a comprehensive weight-loss app that bills itself as a weight-loss coach in your pocket. Every day, the app feeds you customized suggestions on how many calories you need to eat and burn to meet your goals. Premium users get more features and online communities to support one another's weight loss goals.


WebMD for Android 

Free 
WebMD is much more than a diagnosis app, although you certainly can use it to input symptoms you are experiencing and find some clues as to what's ailing you. It also contains listings for healthcare professionals and pharmacies in your area, as well as first-aid guides—simple instructions for dealing with an emergency that everyone should have accessible at any time. This free reference app is one you hope you don't need, but, the moment you do, you'll be glad you downloaded it.


Runtastic Pro 

 

$4.99
Runtastic can do so much more than just track your favorite running routes. It keeps track of all sorts of useful data, and can return information-rich maps to plan future outings. It also features a fully integrated music player, to make for a seamless workout experience. Use it for cycling, hiking, and walking as well.


Zombies, Run!

$3.99 
If you find it hard to work up the motivation to exercise, try being chased by a rampaging zombie horde. Using either pedometer step tracking or (less accurate) GPS, Zombies, Run! gamifies exercise with a storyline played over your headphones. The voice acting and writing is top notch, and each "episode" can be infused with songs from your personal playlist. As you run, you'll find items and earn points which can be used to upgrade your base and, just maybe, help humanity survive the zombie apocalypse.


SleepBot - Sleep Cycle Alarm

Free 
If you're curious about what goes on while you're snoozing, SleepBot has all the answers. Leave your phone in bed with you, and SleepBot will track your movements and nocturnal noises using your Android's microphone and accelerometer. But SleepBot is more than a mere tracker; it is designed to wake you up during the lightest part of your sleep cycle, promising better sleep and more wakeful mornings.


Period Tracker Deluxe

$1.99
If you're in possession of an active uterus, consider Period Tracker Deluxe (or P Tracker D). This app makes it easy to log the days of your menstruation, and does it with a friendly, customizable interface. You can also record personal details like moods and symptoms. If pregnancy is what you're after, or what you're trying to avoid, this app has your back as well.


Calorie Counter – MyFitnessPal

Free 
This calorie counter and exercise tracker aims to help you lose weight the old fashioned way: by expending more calories than you take in. With its smart design and an extensive library of foods, quickly logging the calories you take in and what you burn while exercising is a snap. It won't give you a whole work-out regiment, but it will certainly make you more aware of your habits.—Next: Cooking and Food »

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