Apps we like for seniors
We've put together a selection of apps that we show seniors or have found seniors enjoy using.
RadioApp
The easiest way to listen to Australian radio on your smartphone. RadioApp has nearly 300 Australian radio stations in one very easy to use app. Find local stations near you and around Australia.
Search for the “RadioApp” in the App Store or use this link on the Apple App Store or this link on the Google Play Store.
Spotify
Spotify is the best way to listen to music and podcasts on mobile and tablet. Search for any track, artist or album and listen for free. Make and share playlists. Build your biggest, best ever music collection.
Search for "Spotify" in the App Store or use this link on the Apple App Store or this link on the Google Play Store.
Google Earth
Explore the whole world from above with satellite imagery, 3D terrain of the entire globe and 3D buildings in hundreds of cities around the world.
Search for "Google Earth" in the App Store or use this link use this link on the Apple App Store or this link on the Google Play Store.
Google Translate
Text translation: Translate between 108 languages by typing.
Offline: Translate with no internet connection.
Instant camera translation: Translate text in images instantly by just pointing your camera.
Conversations: Translate bilingual conversations on the fly.
Search for "Google Translate" in the App Store or use this link on the Apple App Store or this link on the Google Play Store.
Podcast
Discover free audio stories that entertain, inform, and inspire. Explore shows you'll love from entertainment and comedy to news and sports.
Search for "Podcast" in the App Store or use this link
Solitaire
Play by yourself or challenge other players in real-time. Solitaire can deal the same hand to multiple players so they can compete against each other at the same time.
Search for "Solitaire" in the App Store or use this link on the Apple App Store or this link on the Google Play Store.
Magic Jigsaw Puzzles - Free app.
If you enjoy puzzles, here's good game for the iPad and iPhone that you can play anytime of the day. You can start a puzzle and come back to it later. As you get more comfortable with the app, you can increase the number of pieces to test yourself. There are a number of free puzzles in there for you to enjoy and get comfortable with. You can pay for other puzzles within the app.
Search for "Magic Jigsaw Puzzles" in the App Store or use this link on the Apple App Store or this link on the Google Play Store.
Dots: A Game About Connecting
A beautifully addictive puzzle game about connecting the dots. The goal is simple: connect same-coloured dots vertically and horizontally to win points.
Search for "Dots" in the App Store or use this link on the Apple App Store or this link on the Google Play Store.
Mahjong!!
Mahjong Solitaire is a matching game for one player. The goal of the game is to remove all tiles out of the board by pairs. Select tiles with the same picture and they will disappear. Only free tiles that are not covered are allowed to remove.
Search for "Mahjong!!" in the App Store or use this link
Word Search
Find the words, build up your vocabulary, and have fun! Thousands of words to explore. Install to start now!
Search for "Word Search" in the App Store or use this link
If you have any other recommendations for apps for seniors, please let us know.