I’m sure there are certain apps that are perfect for tablets like the Nexus 9. If you want your Nexus 9 to be loaded with the right apps, continue reading to find out about the best apps for Nexus 9. Note that this list represents my personal opinion on what I feel are the best apps that Nexus 9 users would enjoy. Some of you might find other apps on the Google Play Store that you like more. However, if you just got the Nexus 9 and are not sure on what to install, the list below should be a good start.
1. Evernote – Free With In-App Purchases
Evernote is one of the most popular note taking apps available on the Google Play Store and if you like taking notes on your Nexus 9, then this is the perfect app. The app is ideal if you like taking brief notes during your class or when doing research. Through in app purchases, you can use Evernote premium and get features like offline notes and PIN lock for the Evernote app. You’ll also be able to use high-resolution images and large files on the Premium version. In-app Purchases: $1.00 – $49.99 per item Features:
Fast searching in PDF files and notes Make to-do lists Use handwritten notes
Notable Feature: One of the best features of Evernote is that it lets you access your notes from any device. You can sync your data across different devices.
2. Flipboard – Free
Flipboard is another cool app that can use install on your Nexus 9. The app is sort of like a personal magazine where you can follow the news and watch photos and videos. You can subscribe to your favorite news sources and can then enjoy a personalized magazine set up according to your preferences. The app features publications such as People magazine, The New York Times and Vanity Fair. Aside from that, the app also lets you connect with your social media accounts such as Facebook and Twitter in order to check out the posts from others. Features:
Easily manage and organize your magazines 24 different localized editions Flipboard widget
Notable Feature: You can create your own magazine and collect different videos, photos and stories.
3. HD Widgets – $0.99
If you’re looking to make the homescreen of your Nexus 9 more beautiful, then HD Widgets is the perfect app. HD Widgets is a customizable widget app that lets you customize your widgets according to your preferences. If you’re tired of the same old clock and weather widgets available on the Google Play Store, then you should definitely check out HD Widgets. Features:
Over 50 different switches Widgets for clock, weather, location, forecast, date and switches Lock screen widgets are also available
Notable Feature: You can get additional downloadable theme packs from the Google Play Store for more widgets.
4. MX Player – Free and $5.99
4.A Free Version
If you like to watch lots of movies and videos on your Nexus 9, then MX Player is a must have app. I’ve been using MX Player for a long time and I can say that it’s the best video player for me. Even if the stock video player on the Nexus 9 is great, I think you’ll like MX Player even more as it brings loads of features. Features:
Multi-core decoding Lock for kids Hardware acceleration
Notable Feature: You can manually add subtitles on MX Player and I’ve already written a guide on it.
4.B Paid Version
You can also get an ad-free pro version of MX Player.
5. µTorrent – Free and $2.99
5.A Free Version
If you regularly download torrents on your PC, then µTorrent is the ideal app for your Nexus 9. The Nexus 9 is already like a mini PC and how awesome would it be to download torrents directly on the device? The µTorrent Android app lets you download torrents directly on your Android device and I’ve been using the app for several months without any major issues. Features:
A WiFi only mode available Download torrents and magnet links No size or download speed limit
Notable Feature: µTorrent features an integrated media player for listening to music and watching videos.
5.B Paid Version
The pro version of µTorrent is ad-free.
6. Root Browser – Free with In-App Purchases
A file manager is necessary on almost all Android devices and you can get the best file managers from the Google Play Store. While there are various types of file managers available, Root Browser is a special file manager that lets you use root enabled functions, such as changing permissions of system files. Even if you haven’t rooted your Nexus 9, Root Browser is still a great file manager. In-app Purchases: $0.99 per item Features:
Root Browser supports bookmarking folders Execute system files Change permissions of system files
Notable Feature: The best thing about this particular file manager is that it lets you play around with your system files as it supports root functionality.
7. Polaris Office + PDF – Free With In-App Purchases
Polaris Office is one of the most popular office apps available for Android and it lets you create and edit documents, presentations and spreadsheets directly on your Android device. Aside from that, the app also lets you view PDF files. If you want to edit your files directly without using your PC, then Polaris Office is the perfect app. In-app Purchases: $0.99 – $39.99 per item Features:
Download and edit office files from other cloud storage services Share PDF files, documents, spreadsheets and presentations on social media and attach them in emails Support for Google Chromecast
Notable Feature: The app gives users 2 GB of free cloud storage.
8. PicsArt Photo Studio – Free with In-App Purchases
My favorite photo editing app on Android is PicsArt Photo Studio and if you’re looking for a fun app to edit photos on your Nexus 9, then you should definitely install this app. Downloaded by millions of Android users, PicsArt Photo Studio is easy to use and brings advanced editing tools. In-app Purchases: $0.99 – $5.99 per item Features:
Collage maker Drawing tool Hundreds of effects and masks
Notable Feature: The app features a huge photo gallery for co-editing.
9. IMDb Movies & TV – Free
IMDb is one of the most popular websites for information on movies, TV shows and celebrities. The IMDb Android app lets you browse images, watch trailers and find showtimes directly on your Android device. Features:
Rate TV shows and movies Look for TV listings, upcoming movies and news Watch trailers Read reviews of TV shows and movies
Notable Feature: You can enable notifications for your favorite titles in order to get notifications for showtimes, news, photos and trailers.
Conclusion
The Nexus 9 is an excellent Android tablet that is brilliant as it is. However, you can always install third-party apps in order to get the most out of your Android device. If you just got your Nexus 9 and you’re not sure on which apps to install, then you should definitely try out the apps from the list above as they’re the best apps for Nexus 9 in my opinion. Make sure that you follow all the instructions properly and feel free to shoot your queries in the comments area below. Also, let us know about your favorite app for the Nexus 9.
