Apps for Journalists (Reviews)

There are so many apps these days for Apple and Android users alike, that, especially for journalists, it is difficult to chose which app works best for your circumstances. I have picked four apps that journalists should be using for different aspects of their job and I review them below.

For Writing:
Evernote

This app consistently makes lists of most useful apps ever created for a good reason. It is a very simple app; it is basically just a notebook. But once installed on every technological device you own (iPad, phone, iPod, home computer, work computer, etc), it instantly becomes irreplaceable. Whatever notes you take, including links, pictures and audio files, are saved and stored in your 'cloud', which means that all of your notes are automatically synced with every device you own. You can access your notes, anywhere, anytime. Plus, its organisational qualities are a plus for those who struggle to organise their notes. A great app for journalists always on the move.

Available on the App Store for free.

For Photos:
Pro HDR

iPhones, iPads and iPods (and even non-Apple products) are not known for having the greatest camera - if you move your hand slightly while taking a picture, your photo is not even remotely usable. Pro HDR is a great photography app because it takes two pictures (one image exposed for highlights, and one image exposed for shadows), and then merges the pictures to create an evenly balanced HDR image. Best of all, it comes with both automatic and manual settings, so amateurs and professionals alike can use the app. Great for busy journalists or bloggers who need to take high resolution and interesting photos, but do not have professional photographers or correct equipment with them and need to quickly upload high quality videos to the internet.

Available on the App Store for $1.99

For Video:
Videolicious

This video editing app has already been picked up by reporters at the Washington Post to make videos on the move. It is that useful. It is a fun and easy to use app which simplifies video making - add video, images, audio recordings and music to make a simple movie. The HD movies you create can be uploaded anywhere online including social media websites. For online journalists who want to create simple video to complement their stories, this is an app for them. It may not be the most in-depth video app available, but it is free and easy to use.

Available on the App Store for free.

For Social:
Tweetcaster

This is definitely the most expensive app I am reviewing today, but it is an almost essential app for online journalists and those who want to connect with their audience. Tweetcaster is designed to make the Twitter experience even better. For online journalists, one of the key uses of the app is the much more detailed search function, which allows you to search for nearby keywords based on your location. This can help you find stories and sources nearby. Tweetcaster simply makes social media interaction via mobile devices easier.

Available on the App Store for $5.49