Nothing says Happy Valentine’s Day like a tweet or an app. That’s right: the tech-world is talking about tech-kisses and cyber-hugs for Valentine’s Day—and iPhone is getting in on the action. Whether the special Valentine is a spouse on a business trip, a child away at school, a boyfriend sitting in the next room or a secret crush, there’s an app for that. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, these iPhone apps will head its users in the right direction for a day with their special-someones, whether they’re near or far.
For those readers who want to tell the person they care about that they’re thinking of them on this special day but don’t know where to start, here is a list of 10 apps that will surely cover the bases. From flowers, cards and mood music, readers can have it all taken care of in no time—and with not much money, too!
Schmoosing for a Valentine
This collection of “getting the girl/guy” apps are perfect for the person who’s trying to win someone over with their charm. Everyone can use a bit of help and what better to give it than the Apple Corporation? Enough kidding—One can easily get tips on how to score well on a first date, send a sweet gesture that let’s he or she know that they’re serious or measure the compatibility of the couple in question. Now, go get ‘em!
1. Sweethearts app Let’s face it—Necco’s Sweathearts candy hearts have become a beloved Valentine’s Day tradition. Now app users can customize their own hearts (well, on their Iphone at least) and send them off in personal emails or twitter updates! Best yet, it’s free.
2. Lovetricity (Your Valentine’s Day Love App) Absolutely adorable, this 99 cent app lets buyers test the compatibility (Valentine’s Day may be the perfect day or the worst day to do this!) of themselves and their lover. Here’s how it works: Each person places his or her thumb on the screen’s fingerprint sensor and Lovetricity will measure the “level of chemistry” between the two! From “On Life Support” to “Burning Hot,” what better way to prove ones love!
3. Valentine’s Day Tips Blowing the chance to land a date with a dream girl or guy can be easy—But not when the Valentine’s Day Tips app is at play! Downloaders can get tips on everything from wardrobe to gift selection—for free!
Valentines for the Already In Love
For someone who already has a someone-special-else, now is the time to show that significant other who’s serious. What’s better, when swooning over someone, than to have that person’s picture on the front of a device used all day long? Someone can even proclaim their love via Iphone or take it one step further and set a romantic mood with some sultry tunes.
4. I Love Him app/I Love Her app The one-touch calling feature on this app is perfect for Valentine’s Day. Admiring a loved one’s photo right on the iPhone’s Home screen is great, but being able to call them him or her with a single tap of the finger is even better! It’s free between now and Valentine’s Day, so hurry!
5. iCelebrate ~ Valentine’s Day 99 cents isn’t much to set a romantic tone to the night with an application that streams the best love-inspired variety of music available. There’s no more need to fuss with CDs and let the end of a disc end the mood of the night. Setting an iPhone next to a couple and letting the app do its magic is all that’s needed—it’ll even display animating scenes like candlelit tables and sunsets with the included Smooth Jazz, Easy Listening, Soul/R&B music.
6. An App to Tell : Declare your love with style On sale for .99 (regular $1.99), this lets a person record a message to his or her loved one, accompanied by a written message and send it out to whomever they choose. They can also include photos from their photo library or taken with the iPhone’s camera. If the sendee doesn’t have an Iphone, don’t fret: The message will be available to them on the company’s website.
Valentines for Fun
Sending an underwater kiss or creating a “homemade” scrapbook-inspired card via phone message is a quick, inexpensive and fun way to show friends and family that they were thought of on such a symbolically-important day!
7. Create a Valentine app This free application lets users choose between 6 hand-illustrated heart images, 12 hand-painted backgrounds and customize the message with their very own words. Send it directly from the app. to friends, family and significant others!
8. KissnBlow If one blows a kiss into the phone, their friend or boy/girlfriend can get it on their own phone! Simple as that. Includes a “funny variety” of themed kisses, allowing a person to send off “Green” kisses for the environmentally-conscious, “Eskimo” kisses with their nose, “Scuba” kisses underwater and plain ol’ “Romantic” kisses uber-lovey-dovey couples.
9. ValentineMaker Sending your greetings for heart’s day including your photos from an iPhone’s photo library has turned very simple. The .99 app allows its users to design a much more personal Valentine’s Day card with a particular person in mind! Perfect for those who want their card to have a personal touch but don’t have the skill for crafts!
10. Phone Framer is perfect for not just Valentine’s Day but any holiday or occasion. Choose or take a photo, then view that photo within themed frames that correspond with the “occasion” chosen. Valentine’s Day options offer hearts-galore!
+ 1 Anti-Valentine’s Day App!
11. Love Sucks Valentine’s Day isn’t for all and those who aren’t celebrating should still have some iPhone fun! Proudly displaying anti-Valentine’s Day wallpaper images, those staying home can blast some anti-love songs! It syncs directly to the computer’s iTunes!
Whatever your preference and no matter who you’re sending some Valentine’s Day message to, your sure to find the perfect way to declare your love with these fun, romantic and flirtatious apps!
