In Pictures: Top 25 iPhone and iPad apps for business

Apple's iPhone and iPad may have been built for consumers, but the folks in Cupertino correctly guessed that what's good for consumers is good for businesses. The only stumbling block may be the growing volume of apps available: more 140,000 natively for the iPad and over 500,000 that work on the iPhone and iPad. Here are 25 go-to iOS apps for business users, from travel planning to document editing using Microsoft Office tools to time tracking to getting a good night's sleep.

BatteryBoost Magic App Free. Current version average rating: 4.5 stars Designed for iPhone

BatteryBoost Magic App (Free)

This app's graphical display spells out how much time remains for WiFi web browsing, GPS navigation, music or video playback, watching YouTube videos, using apps, playing games, taking pictures and recording video. While we recommend the free app, the paid version ($1) reportedly adds a three-step, automated, full-cycle charging feature to maximize battery life. According to some recent user reviews, however, the paid app doesn’t actually add much value beyond some basic battery-saving tips.

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