Abductionary is an entertaining game/app in which has its users focus on creating words with a limited set of letters and a limited set of time.  As the letters fall, users must choose ones they are presented with to make words of three letters or more.  The more letters a user does not use the closer the game comes …

 Write It Versus presents users with a unique challenge of creating a short story/paragraph using three different words.  Once that challenge is complete, the user then sends that paragraph to the other player choosing three different words for them to incorporate into their story/paragraph.  The process then repeats.  Along with this unique way of encouraging creative writing and thinking, the app Is equipped with a sleek …

 MindSnacks provides users with an entertaining way to learn basic Spanish with its app Learn Spanish.  Along with a game that presents users with the challenge of translating Spanish to English and vice versa via text or images, Learn Spanish provides users with a measurement system so they can gage how close they are to mastering a word.  The app provides users with multiple lessons and …

 With no shortage of note-taking apps available, Note Anytime stands out in the category for its versatility and sophistication. It use of vector imaging allows for any text or sketches to be moved, rotated, or scaled on screen. Besides capturing writing, it also includes innovative features such as PDF annotation, calligraphy pens, inserting and annotating photographs, pulling in Web content and creating presentations. You can do everything from using your finger as pen to writing music scores through the app.

As mobile users, we’re all familiar with the so-called “fat finger” problem. Fleksy eliminates that issue altogether by providing an alternative smartphone keyboard designed to help the blind and visually impaired type accurately. The app uses state-of-the-art predictive technology to discern what a user wants to write, fixes errors and even speaks back words to insure they’re correct. The system lets users tap where they think each letter is, rather than pressing buttons precisely on the screen. With a replacement keyboard for Android devices launched at CES this year, Fleksy developer …

 For online shopaholics and small businesses, Slice offers a convenient way to stay on top of spending. By syncing with your email inbox, the app consolidates and organizes e-receipts for easy tracking. It can also be used to monitor new orders, outbound shipments, and purchase history. Other features include price-drop alerts on items just purchased, notifications about deliveries, and product details. Instead of eye-glazing spreadsheets, Slice presents that data with clear graphics and plenty of color.

Drawing on JibJab's "Starring You" technology, the StoryBooks app enables parents to easily graft their toddlers' names and faces into digital story books. The books come in a variety of design styles, all of which include unique animations and sound effects. Titles include "Elf for a Day," "Dancin' Feet," and "The Barnyard Band." Since JibJab - the company that …

Scholastic's new eReading app, Storia, offers thousands of ebook titles for a wide range of ages. The ebooks, which come in replica-text format, offer dictionaries and other tools to help kids develop confidence in their reading skills. The books for older kids include highlighting and note-taking, while the ones aimed at younger children include natural-voiced read-alouds. Each Storia account can be …

The Monsters, Inc. app gives users a chance to re-experience the movie in a more interactive way. Downloaders can follow Sulley and Mike Wazowski -- the top scare team at the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis -- as they shepherd Boo home while also keeping her hidden from the other monsters. The app, which includes short animated clips from the film, retells …

 The Hotspot Shield lets users secure their mobile communications while also saving money on data plans. The apps automatically encrypt users' Web visits, transforming HTTP sites into HTTPS. The app also blocks malware, phishing and spam threats. Plus, it allows users to anonymously access content and services -- like Skype or YouTube -- that might be blocked by foreign governments or employers. The app uses data …