{"id":5129,"date":"2018-01-20T13:48:29","date_gmt":"2018-01-20T13:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onsightapp.com\/blog\/?p=5129"},"modified":"2021-01-21T01:26:24","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T01:26:24","slug":"weird-apps-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onsightapp.com\/blog\/weird-apps-smartphone","title":{"rendered":"Weird apps that\u2019ll amuse almost anyone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With so many people now able to have easy access to advanced technology, strange and sometimes useless apps are bound to pop up on app stores. Here are just a few examples of these unusual apps\u2014 download if you dare!<\/p>\n<h2>Cat Paint<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cost: $0.99<br \/>\nAvailable on iOS only<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Are you crazy about cats? Now you can add images of cats to any photo. The cats will \u2018meow\u2019 as you place them on an image and you can even give them laser eyes. Its popularity may be partly due to endorsements from cat-crazed celebrities like Taylor Swift and Katy Perry.<\/p>\n<h2>Wakie<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cost: Free<br \/>\nAvailable on Android, iOS and Windows<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you struggle to get out of bed in the morning, this unusual alarm app may be for you. You simply set your alarm as you usually do and then a stranger will call you when it\u2019s time to wake up. If a stranger isn\u2019t available, a friendly robot will simply wish you a happy day. You can also be the person who wakes other people up. Now you can wake up on time and possibly make a new friend in the process!<\/p>\n<h2>Carr Matey<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cost: Free<br \/>\nAvailable on Android and iOS<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This pirate-themed app helps you find where you\u2019ve parked your car using either a compass or with walking directions. You can also set a timer if you\u2019ve parked somewhere that uses a meter to alert you when time\u2019s up. With this app you can pretend that finding your car is like discovering lost pirate treasure.<\/p>\n<h2>Spirit Story Box<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cost: $0.99<br \/>\nAvailable on iOS only<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf there\u2019s something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Yes, you guessed it; this app is all about hunting for ghosts. It\u2019s been reported about in major news outlets and even tested by paranormal investigators. Supposedly this app helps you communicate with spirits and they reply in the form of single- or multi-word messages. You don\u2019t have to believe in ghosts to admit that this is one spooky app!<\/p>\n<h2>Fake-An-Excuse<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cost: Free<br \/>\nAvailable on Android and iOS<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The perfect app for getting rid of an awkward phone call. This app plays fake sounds during an unwelcome phone call that will give you an excuse to hang up. Some of the excuses include the signal breaking up, a knock on the front door, a crying baby, a broken water pipe, and even a swarm of bees attacking you.<\/p>\n<h2>Crack My Screen<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cost: Free<br \/>\nAvailable on Android only<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Pull a fast one on your friends and family with this prank. The app allows you to tap on the screen to make it appear as though the screen of the phone has just cracked. There is even a realistic cracking sound to go with it.<\/p>\n<h2>Speech Jammer<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cost: Free<br \/>\nAvailable on Android and iOS<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This app has been the star of many funny YouTube videos. It uses delayed auditory feedback to repeat your voice back to you while you talk which, essentially, confuses your brain and inhibits your speech. It\u2019s a really fun app to use with friends and it\u2019s guaranteed to make you laugh.<\/p>\n<h2>RunPee<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cost: Free<br \/>\nAvailable on Android and iOS<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Have you ever been hesitant to go to the bathroom while watching a movie because you don\u2019t want to miss out on the good parts? This app tells you exactly when the best time is to visit the restroom during a movie. It also tells you whether there are extra scenes during the end credits so that you don\u2019t leave too early and miss out.<\/p>\n<h2>Talking Tom Cat<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cost: Free<br \/>\nAvailable on Android and iOS<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With this app you can have your very own (talking) pet cat called Tom. He responds to touch just like a real cat and repeats everything you say in a funny voice. It may be an app built for children, but we\u2019re sure that even adults will have some fun with it too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With so many people now able to have easy access to advanced technology, strange and sometimes useless apps are bound to pop up on app stores. 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