Honeycomb (Or Later) Apps List

Bunjiweb · May 2nd, 2011, 06:13 PM

There doesn't appear to yet be a list of apps that are optimised for Honeycomb, so here is all that are currently available. List was partially ripped from another source, but I have added a bunch more and tidied it up. I will try to add any new ones, but please let me know of any you come across.

I have found Honeycomb optimised apps by searching for the following phrases:

Honeycomb / 3.0 / Tegra / THD / Tablet / HD

Thanks to all other contributors

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LIST UPDATED - 03/08/2011
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NEWS / MAGAZINE / READERS / STOCKS:

Pulse News
Newsr - Best RSS Reader for Honeycomb!
HoneyReader
News Republic for Tablet
News 360
Taptu
CNN
USA Today
HNDroid HD - Hacker News feed
NYTimes
Financial Times
Stock Alert for Tablets
F5 Reddit Browser
Sports Illustrated Tablet
Golfweek
Comics
Zinio
SkyGrid

SOCIAL / MESSAGING / EMAIL / CHAT / FILE SHARING:

Touchdown for tablets - Exchange app
Trendster HD - Twitter trends
FriendStream
Tango Video CallsAndchat - IRC Client
Glympse
Minus
Reddita
TweetComb
Plume for twitter
Tweetcaster - TweetCaster HD beta now available in Market
Feedly
Friend Me (Facebook app)
Skype

EDUCATIONAL:

SkyOrb3D
Monkey Math Tablet Edition
Animals for Tablets
Google Body
NASA

ENTERTAINMENT APPS:

Movies (Flixster)
IMDB
TV Show Stream
TV Guide UK Lite

PHOTO / VIDEO:

SmugFolio for Smugmug
FlickFolio for Flickr
Zfolio for Zenfolio
PicFolio for Picasa
LifeShow Player - Slideshow software (beta)
Picsay Pro
Plex
Clesh - A cloud video editor by forum member sbstreater
Droid Iris

DRAWING / ARTISTIC / GRAPHICS

PaintBox for Tablets
Drawing Pad
Draw Free - Honeycomb Tablet
Pen Supremacy
SketchbookX Express
Paint Pro
AutoCAD WS

MUSIC APPS:

Electrum Drum Machine

eBOOKS/READERS:

Kindle
Laputa Book Reader
Aldiko Premium E-Reader
Nook Reader
Moon+ Reader

TEGRA OPTIMISED GAMES:

Samurai II: Vengeance
Monster Madness THD
Fruit Ninja THD
Backbreaker THD
Guerilla Bob THD
Bang Bang Racing THD
Pinball HD for tegra
Riptide Gp
Trainz Simulator (THD)
Arma II: Firing Range THD
Galaxy On Fire 2 THD
Vendetta Online
My First TRAINZ set
History GREAT BATTLES: Medieval
Hardwood Solitaire IV
Hardwood Spades
Dungeon Defenders First Wave Deluxe

OTHER GAMES

Radiant HD
Totemo HD
Everlands HD
Space War HD
Evac HD
Buka HD
Air Attack HD
Word Worm HD
QBism HD
Grave Defense HD
Kids Shape Puzzle HD
Warbot HD
Cordy
GUN BROS
Shortyz Crosswords
Talking Tomcat
Angry Birds Seasons
Rocket Bunnies
Spectral Souls
Virtual Table Tennis 3D
Holotaire - Solitaire game
Minesweeper for Honeycomb
Speedx 3D
Tank Hero
WSOP
Deer Hunter 3D
quake3droid
Glow Hockey
Bakery Story
Wheelz
ExZeus Arcade
No Gravity
LoveCatch
Iron Fist Boxing
Race Gear - Feel 3D Car Racing
My Paper plane 2
Paradise Island
Touch Nitro Racing
Flight Control
Jet Car Stunts
Apparatus
4 Player Reactor
Alchemy
3D Bowling
Chalk Ball

PRODUCTIVITY / OFFICE APPS:

Due Today - To-do list
Docs 2 Go
GoAruna - File Manager and Cloud Storage
Droid Scan Pro - scanner app
Quick Office Pro HD
Springpad
Catch
ThinkingSpace
Tab Notes

BROWSERS:

Opera Mini 6
Opera Mobile
Dolphin Browser HD
Maxthon Mobile

FILE MANAGERS:

Astro File Manager
ES File Explorer
File Station Tablet
File Manager HD
File Station - file browser

UTILITY / TOOL APPS:
Grocery iQ
My Verizon Mobile For Tablets
aCurrency Pad
Screenshot ER (requires root)
Tablet CPU Usage Monitor
App Protector Pro
Thinking Space
ConvertPad (Unit Converter)
Android System Info
Calculations 3.0 (Honeycomb Calc)
Wi-Fi Analyzer

NETWORK / VNC APPS:

Citrix Receiver
Phone My PC
Remote Desktop Client
Splashtop Remote Desktop
IP Profiler
LogMeIn Ignition
Wyse PocketCloud RDP

WEATHER APPS:

Accuweather
Weatherbug (beta)
xWeather Complete
Weather Pro

MAP/NAV APPS:

Google Maps
Google Sky Map
Earthquake! for tablets - Seismic activity mapping
Google Earth - Supposedly optimized for dual-core now. Works great, but no honeycomb optimizations as of yet.
London Tube Map

MISC APPS:

Androidify
Agricola Score Sheet
SoundHound
The Elements - Tablet
Periodic Table HD
Snaml Book
Minecraft Wiki
Sony Pictures
Flight Board
Forumla 1.com 2011

CUSTOMISATION APPS
VTL Launcher
Status Bar Volume
myLock for XOOM - quick unlock app
Proximity Screen Off

KEYBOARDS:

Thumb Keyboard
Tablet Keyboard

WALLPAPERS:

Starfield Xoom
Xoom Stars
Golf Courses
Multipicture Live Wallpaper
Twisted Colors
Gravitron
Thunderstorm

WIDGETS:

Beautiful Widgets
AppStack - app shortcut widget by forum member orbit76
Dual Battery Widget (Perfect for Asus Transformer with dock)

Bunjiweb · May 4th, 2011, 07:49 AM

just me then? :P

chrisaukcam · May 4th, 2011, 10:31 AM

Well I think there are a number of folks like me that are waiting for their tablet to be delivered. But thanks for posting, I am putting together a list of the apps that I plan to test drive.

BacteriaEP · May 7th, 2011, 01:04 PM

Thanks a bunch for this list! I find it very annoying that Google has yet to create a separate app store for tablets only.

This should be stickied.

osubux1 · May 9th, 2011, 01:48 PM

Major thanks for this. Getting ready to buy a Xoom, and was just wondering if there was a list of tab only/optimized apps. Agree also, this needs stickied.

Bunjiweb · May 10th, 2011, 09:23 AM

Thanks for the comments guys!

woop · May 15th, 2011, 03:10 AM

Stickied

If possible, please keep OP updated

rmmorse81 · May 15th, 2011, 03:19 AM

Hey all,

I figured I'd let this forum know about this new honeycomb twitter app from the Newsr developer. It has a nice interface and he is working fast on updates and a widget.

Forum link.

TweetComb -- A Twitter client optimized for your Honeycomb tablet - Android Forums

Market link https://market.android.com/details?id=com.chriswstewart.twitter

Bunjiweb · May 15th, 2011, 05:06 AM

Thanks for the sticky!

Have added:

Tweetcomb,
Plume for Twitter,
Tweetcaster,
Taptu,
NewsRepublic for tablet,
My Paper Plane 2,
Warbot HD.

Ben

GeekClass · May 15th, 2011, 08:30 AM

Springpad and Catch: Note keeping apps in the vein of Evernote.

Plex: Streams video from desktop to Tablet, transcoding in the vasy majority of cases, which sucks, but it does work well.

Tablet Wallpapers: 10.1 inch free wallpaper app.

Edit: Oh and Feedly, a google reader app.

xmr405o · May 16th, 2011, 04:56 PM

Not sure if they are tablet optimized but these run well on my tablet.

Paradise Island- Games
Buka HD- Games
Tv Show Stream- Entertainment
Qbism HD- Games

Party foul on my part. VTL launcher does not work. Sorry.

premiump · May 20th, 2011, 06:13 AM

Grave Defense HD works really well on my Asus Transformer.

Feedly is also quite neat (though landscape didn't work).

Pete

Bunjiweb · May 24th, 2011, 08:01 AM

Thanks for the additions, will update this when I get home!

Ben

premiump · May 24th, 2011, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by premiump

Feedly is also quite neat (though landscape didn't work).

Pete

Feedly has now had a big update, and it works really well. Very impressed.

Also started using Thumb Keyboard which is getting daily updates, works really well on my Transformer.

Pete

Bunjiweb · May 24th, 2011, 02:42 PM

Updated with all contributions - thanks

adi19956 · May 26th, 2011, 02:46 PM

TweetCaster HD? it's in beta but still an app I suppose TweetCaster HD Beta for Android Tablets Now Available

cracking list by the way!

sbstreater · May 26th, 2011, 11:19 PM

Don't most apps work on Honeycomb?

Here are some I have which make use of the larger screen on my Xoom:
Android System Info (tool), Astro (file manager), Catlog (tool), Earth, JetCarStunts, London (Tube map), Simple Spreadsheet, Thinking Space (mindmap), WeatherPro.

And my kids:
Angry birds (various versions), Art of Glow (makes nice patterns), Kids Shape Puzzle HD (and related games), Paintjoy Pro, Springle (makes nice patterns), The New Baby (children's story).

My own app, Clesh (for Cloud video editing) has various Honeycomb optimisations beyond using the larger screens (mostly aimed at the Xoom): it uses both CPUs at the same time, and it has different versions optimised for NEON and non NEON CPUs (ie Tegra in the Xoom and Atrix).

NVIDEA leaving out NEON in this version of the Tegra was a mistake, IMHO, but with dual A9 chips like the Samsung Galaxy S2 starting to include it, I think it's still worth developing for it. With any luck, in a couple of years, all devices will include it.

Bunjiweb · May 27th, 2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbstreater

Don't most apps work on Honeycomb?

Here are some I have which make use of the larger screen on my Xoom:
Android System Info (tool), Astro (file manager), Catlog (tool), Earth, JetCarStunts, London (Tube map), Simple Spreadsheet, Thinking Space (mindmap), WeatherPro.

And my kids:
Angry birds (various versions), Art of Glow (makes nice patterns), Kids Shape Puzzle HD (and related games), Paintjoy Pro, Springle (makes nice patterns), The New Baby (children's story).

My own app, Clesh (for Cloud video editing) has various Honeycomb optimisations beyond using the larger screens (mostly aimed at the Xoom): it uses both CPUs at the same time, and it has different versions optimised for NEON and non NEON CPUs (ie Tegra in the Xoom and Atrix).

NVIDEA leaving out NEON in this version of the Tegra was a mistake, IMHO, but with dual A9 chips like the Samsung Galaxy S2 starting to include it, I think it's still worth developing for it. With any luck, in a couple of years, all devices will include it.

Obviously many apps work on Honeycomb, but are not optimised, may force you to use portrait view, stretch buttons and other elements in a peculiar fashion or just don't look right. Others however look right at home on Honeycomb without any specific adaptations, and it's those that should be included on this list along side those that are officially fashioned for Honeycomb.

Tweetcaster HD is a great visual improvement over the standard Tweetcaster and will be added to the list shortly.

Will add others soon.

Ben

premiump · June 1st, 2011, 03:04 AM

Bunjiweb,

Feedly is a newsreader, and its very very good.
Found another reader too, Newsr

Both of the above, are in my opinion, better than Pulse.

Flight Control looks brilliant on my TF101.

Bang Bang Racing THD is a great top-down racer, multiple control methods too.

Pete

Bunjiweb · June 3rd, 2011, 05:41 PM

Updated with above mentioned apps along with the following:

News 360,
ES File Explorer,
Touch Racing Nitro
Zinio

optic76 · June 4th, 2011, 05:43 PM

Hello everyone.

I was hoping to have my app added to the list.

App Stack
App launcher Widget for Android Honeycomb
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.pocketappbuilders.appstack

Thanks and let me know if you have any questions

Bunjiweb · June 5th, 2011, 02:05 AM

Looks like a good idea but I agree with the comments made that u need more than one widget available.

Ben

premiump · June 22nd, 2011, 08:30 AM

Found a new Facebook client called Friend Me last night.

Quite impressed, though it does lack some key features. Its optimized for Honeycomb.

Miles better than Friendcaster or the official (shocking) app.

Pete

Bunjiweb · June 24th, 2011, 02:04 PM

Its not bad, think it still needs a lot of work but at least the interface is designed specifically for honeycomb!

Ben

sbstreater · June 25th, 2011, 03:01 PM

My Xoom has just imploded (ie black screen and no response). This is a pity, as I use(d) it a lot. Is there an easy fix for this?

While I find time to take it in to be fixed, do people have any other recommendations for similarly good Honeycomb 1280x800+ 10" tablets? [I'm lucky enough to get to buy lots of different devices to "test" my software :-), but there don't seem to be many similar Honeycomb devices in the UK]

Allenfx · June 30th, 2011, 08:17 PM

Cozi Calander works and will fill in the full screen of the Gtab perfectly also widgets for it work (its a shared calander/to do list that will automatically sync between phones..my wife and i use it. She adds to her calander and minute later i have it on mine..i add to the grocery list and seconds later..she has the the list. Its a great way to merge/synch your calander, grocery list and to do list between family members).

Pretkomel · July 16th, 2011, 10:53 AM

Aldiko Premium E-reader works pretty well.

Nook app as well.

badankles · July 18th, 2011, 10:01 AM

glad i found this list because i wasted some time looking under Applications Forum. maybe this should be moved to there as a sticky or sub-forum?

anyway, here's my modest contribution:

games - 4 player reactor, alchemy-genetics (original alchemy probably will work too), 3d bowling, chalk ball, (glow hockey worked initially, but not now)
productivity - tabnotes, pen supremacy, convertor
LWP - thunderstorm
music, video - kid tv, ghosttown, ustream
browser - opera mobile, maxthon mobile for tablet

white_gorilla · August 2nd, 2011, 10:15 PM

Hey all,

I released my first app for Android, specifically for Honeycomb 3.0+.

Calculations 3.0: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.spymek.calculations

Its a multi-function calculator app that has

Advanced Calculator
Unit Measurement Conversion (length, area, volume, weight, time, temp)
Mortgage Calculator
Currency Converter (Real-Time)

Would love to have it added to your awesome list (just downloaded Feedly on my Xoom -- sweet).

It's gotten over 500 downloads in its first week, hopefully the design and functionality are appealing to those who want more than the basic stock calculator. There is a pro version available too for $0.99 that eliminates the ads (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.spymek.calculations.pro).

Thanks! Wish everyone the best!

White Gorilla

premiump · August 3rd, 2011, 01:00 AM

I haven't added to this for a while, but their are a couple more apps that I think are excellent:

SketchbookX Express by AutoDesk is a fantastic art/design app ... I was blown away with how easy it was to use. Very comprehensive too.

Dual Battery Widget - perfect for my Transformer. Shows battery levels for both Tab and Dock. Must have app for Transformer owners.

Wi-Fi Anyalyzer - had this on my phone for ages, but it works really well on my Tablet too. I used it yesterday to work out why my Transformer wouldn't connect properly to my local AP at work ... it was on ch13 ... and my Tab doesn't like ch13 (documented elsewhere on web). Works brilliantly now with a tweaked AP. Anyway, very useful and comprehensive.

Cheers

Pete

Bunjiweb · August 3rd, 2011, 03:31 AM

Thanks for the additions guys! Have a few more to add myself so will update the list later :-)

Ben

Bunjiweb · August 3rd, 2011, 07:25 AM

Right, Have added the following:

News:
SkyGrid

Social / Messaging:
Skype

Educational:
NASA

Entertainment:
TV Guide UK Lite

Photo / Video:
Droid Iris

Drawing / Artistic:
Pen Supremacy,
SketchbookX Express
Paint Pro

Readers:
Aldiko E-Reader,
Nook Reader,
Moon+ Reader.

Games:
Trainz Simulator
Arma II: Firing Range THD
Apparatus
Hardwood Spades
Galaxy On Fire 2 THD

Productivity / Office Apps:
Tab Notes,

Browsers:
Opera Mobile
Maxthon Mobile

Utlities:
Calculations 3.0 (Honeycomb Calc)
Wi-Fi Analyzer

Misc:
Formula1.com 2011

Wallpapers:
Thunderstorm

Widgets:
Dual Battery Widget

Split Games Section in to those optimised for Tegra and Others.
Have also split the Utlities and File Managers sections.
Have added section for drawing / artistic / graphics apps.

Think that's everything for now - Keep those apps coming as this is now the most comprehensive Honeycomb app list around!

Ben

barqers · August 3rd, 2011, 08:15 PM

Very nice list! Would you think most of these are optimized for tablets? Since tablets are what is mostly running 3.0 at the moment?

Bunjiweb · August 5th, 2011, 04:07 AM

Um. Yes.

boywashington · August 19th, 2011, 09:52 PM

I love seesmic on my GT-P7500 but not sure whether optimized for 3.1

johnny999 · September 1st, 2011, 01:22 PM

I found this useful little free app that has a regularly updated honeycomb/tablet app list.. and market links etc.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.andromo.dev86.app119

dotfivelabs · October 19th, 2011, 06:43 PM

Out new casual game:

https://market.android.com/details?id=br.com.dotfive.bubblesarcade&feature=se arch_result

jerofld · November 11th, 2011, 12:09 PM

Ninesky Browser.

andruoid · November 26th, 2011, 01:39 PM

Some more to add,

Pure Messenger ( all in one for sms, email, facebook, etc.)
Pure Music
Pure Grid (an excellent front end to the stock calender)
Pure News (best news reader I have used)
Extended Controls (toggle wifi, bt, gps, screen lock, shutdown, reboot, etc.)
Overlook Fing ( displays every system on the network you are connected to, shows IPs, MAC addy, port scanning, etc.)
Wifi Analyzer (worthy of a second mention)
ConnectBot (terminal, ssh, etc.)

rsarno · December 26th, 2011, 07:20 PM

just found this from a search, and this is the best list i have found online!

is this updated?

Bunjiweb · August 20th, 2012, 05:43 AM

Just curious if people still need this thread updating, it's been a while but more and more apps are suitable for HC or ICS now, I haven't bothered updating recently!

If there's enough need I can go through and update further...

Ben

adi19956 · August 20th, 2012, 08:11 AM

Shouldn't think so, a lot of them now support tablets without making specific versions. If anyone's interested though, Android Police do an occasional "the best recent tablet apps" feature.
The most recent being http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/07/04/15-best-android-apps-for-tablets-from-the-last-6-weeks-51812-7412/

xmr405o · August 20th, 2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bunjiweb

Just curious if people still need this thread updating, it's been a while but more and more apps are suitable for HC or ICS now, I haven't bothered updating recently!

If there's enough need I can go through and update further...

Ben

I think you have done your duty to AF. Thank you so much Ben.

androiddoctor3 · March 30th, 2013, 05:00 AM

I think relevant apps to add to Entertainment section is

9x9.tv
TurnYouOn