Windows Phone 8 Apps: Top 5 Apps You Want To Have On Your WP Device

While the number of Windows Phone 8 apps is nowhere near the number existing Android apps and games, the Microsoft platform is still constantly improving and adding new apps daily. 

As Windows Phone becomes more popular by the day, its user base will surely increase as well a more developers flock on to the Microsoft mobile platform. 

If you are a new WP 8.1 user, there are a number of Windows Phone 8 apps which are must-haves so you can get the most out of your Lumia or any other WP-powered device. 

1. WhatsApp

For people who like messaging and social sharing online, this app is probably the best in the Windows mobile platform. Users can send text messages, images, voice messages and others to their WhatsApp-using friends - no matter where they are around the world. The app is free to use for an entire year so you get to decide if you really want to use it. Then, it would require a $0.99 subscription for you to continue enjoying its services.

2. Weather Flow

If you are using Android, there are dozens of decent weather apps you can choose, but not with Windows Phone 8.1. However, apps such as Weather Flow provide enough eyecandy to make it stand out in the WP platform. Its Metro UI themed look certainly adds appeal and gives the impression that it arrived pre-installed in the device. Unfortunately, you will need to pay a $1.99 to get it. 

3. Moli Player Pro

For entertainment purposes, you may want to include this one in your list for $2.99. The Moli Player Pro is a capable video player, but it is also capable of converting videos into several formats of your choice. It suppors HD playback in some video formats, subtitle support and the ability to upload videos from your PC to your WP smartphone through Wi-Fi.

4. Aviary Photo Editor 

For your photo editing needs, the Photo Editor by Aviary is a good app that can help cleanup and edit images. There is a one-touch cleanup, backlight adjustments, color balancing, filters, drawing mode, and even stickers. CamScanner is a runner up in the category. It allows the user to 'scan' any document, edit and then save it as a PDF file.

5. Fresh Paint

If you are a fan of Microsoft's Paint application in Windows for PCs, you will surely love Fresh Paint for Windows Phone. It is touch-enabled and allows the user to be creative by drawing new images, or drawing on top of existing ones. There are also a number of digital brush options, color-mixing features, and even filters for pictures you took with your phone.