If you have a smartphone, you certainly have it loaded with apps, those little programs designed to make life just that much easier. There are literally thousands of apps available, so how do you choose the best ones around for your smartphone, whether it runs on Android operating system, or the iPhone?

Here are 10 of the best apps around for each of these operating systems to help you choose. Of course, many of these are available across several platforms and may appear under more than one category.

Top apps for Android smartphones:

1. Google Keyboard - gives you an on-screen alternative to the Samsung keyboard
2. Google Drive - one of the best cloud storage apps
3. Firefox - the classic web browser
4. Avast! - a free security app for your Android smartphone
5. Snapseed - enhance your smartphone photos with this versatile photo editor
6. Kleek - get free local and international music on your smartphone
7. News24 - supplies breaking stories and more from South Africa's leading news provider
8. Evernote - get yourself organised with notes, voice recordings and so much more
9. WeatherSA
10. LastPass - a password generator and storage app

Top apps for iPhone:

1. Google Maps - navigate your world on your phone
2. Evernote
3. Documents - expand your office work to your iPhone
4. Skype for iPhone
5. Whatsapp
6. Ster-Kinekor Theatre - a must have for the movie fan
7. Twitter
8. Dropbox - access your documents, photos and videos from any device
9. YouTube - catch your favourite video clips
10. DStv guide - browse the DStv guide for the upcoming 7 days

And we saved the best for last:

Download the official Bob Shop mobile app, available for both Android smarphones and iPhone!