The 30 Best Amazon Fire Tablet Apps

Who needs a traditional bedside alarm clock when you have an Amazon Fire? With an app likeAlarm Clock For Me(Opens in a new window), you can set an alarm, choose the tone that will wake you up, adjust the snooze timer, dim the screen, and even see a weather report right on the main clock. ThePro version(Opens in a new window)(99 cents) gets rid of ads and lets you choose your own music to wake you up or put you to sleep.

If you already own an Amazon Fire TV device, download the app to control your television from your Amazon Fire tablet. TheAmazon Fire TV app(Opens in a new window)offers navigation and playback controls, a better keyboard, voice search functionality, and quick access to your apps.

The Associated Press is one of the largest news organizations, and one whose reports often appear in the pages and websites of other media outlets—so why not just go straight to the source? TheAP Mobile app(Opens in a new window)delivers headline news from the Associated Press in text and video.

You can customize your homepage by selecting regions and types of content that you value most. AP Mobile has options to see content in English and Spanish, and to view news from an international perspective (in English).

If you find adult coloring books soothing,Colorfy(Opens in a new window)lets you choose your colors and apply them with a simple tap. Basic pages are available for free, but the more complex pages are paid.

If you got your Amazon tablet as an e-reader, and comic books fall within the purview of things you like to read, then the ComiXologyComics app(Opens in a new window)is one you'll definitely want. The app not only lets you read comics, but also connects to a store where you can buy them. If you're new to reading comics on a tablet, we canhelp you get started.

Disney's vault is now available on its video-streaming platform,Disney+(Opens in a new window). Sign up for an account and download the app on your Fire tablet to enjoy every production from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. Wondering what's available at launch? here's afull list of everythingyou can stream now.

Easy Installer by Infolife(Opens in a new window)lets you sideload APKs onto your Amazon Fire. In other words, when you have an app from somewhere other than the Amazon Appstore, this program helps you install it. You need the APK file for the app you're going to install, and Easy Installer as the other puzzle piece to make it work. Be careful, though; apps from unapproved sources are the most likely to be Trojanized or otherwise malicious.

If you need a better way to manage all the files on your tablet,ES File Explorer(Opens in a new window)will keep everything in order for you. This cloud-based file manager allows you to view and manage all your apps, documents, and multimedia content all in one place.

The freeFood Network in the Kitchen(Opens in a new window)app has a wealth of recipes, great video instructions for cooking, and loads of other food-focused content. The recipes are easy to read, with a card-style layout that gives you essential information, such as total cooking time and difficultly level, quickly.

Goodreads(Opens in a new window), which uses your Amazon account as a login, is a social app for discussing, reviewing, and rating books. It also helps you keep tracks of books you've read, books you want to read, and those that are in your queue on your Kindle to read next.

If you like matching puzzle games, but also need a long-term project,Homescapes(Opens in a new window)gives you both. You will need to match items and gain points that will be used to refurnish an old mansion. If you enjoy working towards a goal like this,Gardenscapes(Opens in a new window)will allow you to fix up a garden.

如果你想流radio-not音乐,一定, but actual radio stations—on your Amazon Fire,iHeartRadio(Opens in a new window)lets you listen to your favorite channels and hosts, no matter if they're talk radio shows, comedy, podcasts, or sports broadcasts.

In early 2017, LiveXLive, a platform focused on delivering live music streams, purchased the Editors' Choice award-winning Slacker Radio, and the combined app is now known as LiveXLive Powered by Slacker Radio. Inour review, we found that LiveXLive combines the company's live music streams with Slacker Radio's knowledgeable DJs and deep music well to produce one of the most complete streaming music services on the market today.Download it on your Fire tablet(Opens in a new window)for free.

An Amazon tablet is also an Android device, and I don't know if you've heard, butmalwarecan creep onto Android devices pretty easily these days—unless you have protection. One of the simplest ways to add a layer of protection is to downloadMalwarebytes(Opens in a new window).

The allows you to scan and clean your device, and conduct privacy audits for free. The premium version offers phishing alerts, real-time malware removal, detects potential adware.

The beautiful graphics and fanciful storytelling ofMonument Valley(Opens in a new window)get a reprise inthe title's sequel(Opens in a new window)for $4.99. You help Ro, the main character, explore virtual worlds with her child, solving puzzles and marveling at M.C. Escher-like geometric structures along the way.

If you love games, you need to pay the $6.99 price tag to getMinecraft(Opens in a new window). Long heralded as one of the best mobile games, Minecraft lets you enjoy sandbox-style play as well as partake in the more intense Survival mode, as you build things with blocks.

If you have a Netflix account (and so many of us do), then you should install theNetflix app(Opens in a new window)on your Amazon Fire so you can watch movies and TV shows any time you want. You can even download for offline viewing, which shouldcome in handywhen you're traveling.

You're always being tracked when you use the internet, so why not download a VPN and make sure advertisers can't see your online activity? One of your best options for your Fire tablet isNordVPN(Opens in a new window), which offers secure browsing and online anonymity in one reliable product.

Although the Amazon Fire is very well suited for reading, watching videos, and playing games, that doesn't mean it's a productivity dud. Quite the contrary if you haveOffice Suite Pro(Opens in a new window)installed. This app gives you access to core office work software, such as a word processor and spreadsheet editor. Office Suite Pro is compatible with all Microsoft formats, too. The major different between thefree version(Opens in a new window)and the one that costs $14.99 is additional security measures.

Pinterest(Opens in a new window)is a free social site that lets you create visual collage boards of things that tickle your fancy. It's immensely useful for planning certain kinds of projects and events. For example, I've used it to organize a home renovation project by "pinning" images of kitchens that I liked and using them for inspiration. Others use the site to brainstorm visual ideas for weddings, vacations, wardrobes, meals, and more.

If you have photos, music, movies, and TV shows across a number of devices, consolidate and stream it all on your Fire tablet withPlex(Opens in a new window). Justdownload(Opens in a new window)the Plex Media Server to your PC, Mac, Linux computer, or NAS device, add and organize your content, and connect via the Amazon app. Get some extra perks withPlex Pass(Opens in a new window)for $5 per month, $20 per year, or $120 for a lifetime pass.

There aresome amazing podcastsout there, so Podcast Addict is a great hub to manage and discover your favorite ones. This app does all the work of a media player, audio streamer, and database. If you love thefree app(Opens in a new window), consider supporting the developers byforking over $3.99(Opens in a new window)for the paid version.

Remember the Milk(Opens in a new window)is a popular and simple task-management app that helps you remember everything you need to get done in a day, whether that's "buy milk" or complete an intricate set of to-dos for your job. With a free account, you can sync your tasks to the web app once every 24 hours. You'll need to pay$39.99 per year(Opens in a new window)箴帐户无限auto-syncing with the online version of Remember The Milk, as well as reminders and notifications.

If you have a Roku device, download the Fire tablet app so you don't have to use the remote. TheRoku应用(Opens in a new window)acts as a digital remote and keyboard so you can easily navigate the TV and cast your favorite content.

WithSpotify(Opens in a new window), you can listen to just about any song on-demand. It's free with ads, but upgrade toPremium(Opens in a new window)and you can skip the ads and download for offline listening.

TuneIn(Opens in a new window)offers more than 100,000 radio stations from around the globe, from local radio, music, and sports to news, podcasts, and talk radio. Subscribing toPremium(Opens in a new window)for $9.99 a month will also give you access to live sports coverage and commercial-free music.

Who knew managing an entire town could be so much fun? InTownship(Opens in a new window), you grow crops, build factories, and buy livestock, all in the name of serving your nearby customers. Build up the ultimate town and fulfill more orders to make as much money as possible. It's crazy addictive.

Twitter(Opens in a new window)is a blessing and a curse; it's a great way to stay in touch with friends and acquaintances and keep an eye on breaking news, but is a huge time suck. It's also the best second-screen app for watching certain TV in real-time, namely special annual events like sports or The Academy Awards.

VLC Media Player(Opens in a new window)is a free media player that supports more image and video file formats than any other competitor out there. If you download something from the internet and can't play it anywhere else, chances are this program will be able to read it.

The freeWeatherBug app(Opens in a new window)offers real-time forecasts, weather alerts, and helpful interactive maps. It's always good to know what it's like outside, and this app will give you all the information you could need.