As always, the app world is blowing up: the number of Earth Day apps is already reaching 100 as developers and companies attempt to make a difference in the world, and turn a profit at the same time.
Cameron Garrett, a University of Tampa sophomore was excited for the additions to the app stores and hopes more people will use the apps.
“As a naturalist at heart, I hope that more students will get involved, especially if it is free and readily available,” Garrett said.
Apple has made a direct link on their iTunes Store to “Apps for Earth Day” which lists both free and paid for apps for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that both highlight and give information about our “Mother Earth.”
Apps like “iRecycle” give a free listing of all the possible recycling locations based off your GPS signal, and will even give you a listing of recycling events available in your area.
The “Noah Project” promises nature lovers the ability to discover local wildlife and aspiring citizen scientists and to help contribute to their studies.
The apps being made are even aimed at preschoolers and young children. For example, the “ABC Wildlife!” app aims to help children explore a world of letters, words and animals through the exploration of photos and videos. The app costs only $.99.
Jillian Michaels, a UT freshman said, “If an app is only a buck or two, I’m more inclined to purchase it, and if it sucks, it’s cool because it was cheap.”
The lower-priced apps are always the most popular and in many cases are lacking any of the features from the more expensive apps ranging from $5 to $10.
For more information about the Earth Day apps available for Android and iOS devices check out amazon.com/apps or the iTunes App Store and search for “Earth Day apps.”
Todd Sanborn can be reached at todd.sanborn@spartans.ut.edu.