It's no secret the market is saturated with apps claiming to outperform their numerous competitors.
And with roughly 30,000 apps being added to the iTunes store each month, it's impossible to authenticate developers' bold assertions.
Truth be told, discovering the very best is time consuming.
So we've done the legwork for you and we're proud to reveal four that you won't regret installing.
1.
iParked, Free Parking app iParked takes a fresh approach to helping you avoid the misfortune of misplacing your car.
Unlike other parking apps, with iParked there's no work required on your part to note your car's location.
Using the M7 motion chip found in iPhone 5S, iParked intuitively detects when you've stopped driving and automatically saves your location.
Perfect for large shopping malls, stadiums, parking garages and college campuses, iParked will help you easily find your car- right down to the exact parking space.
Easy to use and powerful, iParked also offers a handy feature that will alert you when your parking meter is about to expire, saving you from those pesky parking fines.
If your smartphone doesn't have the M7 chip, don't worry.
iParked also lets you manually mark where you've parked.
The innovative parking app is available at the iTunes Store.
Offered in multiple languages, iParked requires iOS 7 or later and it is optimized for the iPhone 5.
The iParked app was developed by an ambitious and promising youth named Casey Bennett.
Founder of Bean's Bytes, LLC, Bennett graduated from high school two years ago and is already well on his way to making a major impact on the app community.
2.
Pillow, $2.
99 If you long for a better night's sleep, Pillow is an app you'll want to get to know.
The sleep tracking alarm clock app gives you in-depth insight into your sleep that helps you improve it, and also gauges the best time to wake you up.
What sets Pillow apart from similar apps is that it's incredibly simple to use, but packed with powerful features.
Pillow offers a sleep tracking algorithm that identifies motion and sound patterns, a detailed sleep stage diagram that notes deep sleep, REM, awake and light sleep, plus sound recordings that can be easily exported.
As a bonus, Pillow backs up your sleep statistics and recordings to iCloud and provides M7 and Runkeeper integration so you can enjoy a big-picture view of your physical activity and sleep quality.
Pillow is optimized for iPhone 5, and is compatible with iPad, and iPod touch.
Pillow requires iOS 7.
0 or later and is available at the iTunes Store.
3.
D-Day Hour by Hour, $4.
99 June 6 marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day, and we've discovered an app that offers unparalleled insight into the infamous Allied invasion.
D-Day Hour by Hour uses a magical interface to let you navigate through the invasion hour by hour.
The app sets itself apart from other education based apps through its inclusion of important background information on what led to the monumental invasion and ingenious incorporation of carefully selected videos and photos.
As a result, the viewer achieves a comprehensive and engaging view of the day's actions.
Eyewitness accounts and custom made maps and diagrams add to the user experience and enhance their understanding.
D-Day Hour by Hour requires iOS 7.
0 or later, is compatible with iPad and offered at the iTunes store.
The app is available at a discounted price for educational institutions.
D-Day Hour by Hour is the product of Thomas Hebsgaard and his recently formed one-man company, Hebs Media.
On a mission to create pioneering non-fiction stories, Hebs Media is off to an amazing start with D-Day Hour by Hour.
4.
Toca Town $2.
99 A kid-friendly interface coupled with no third party advertising and zero in-app purchases make Toca Town a standout in a niche that's flooded in apps.
It's also an impressively flexible app, appealing to those as young as three, but also sparking the creativity of older children.
Children use their imagination to create their unique Toca Town world.
From a police station to a park and a store to an apartment, kids are offered six Toca Town locations to explore and 21 Toca Boca characters to play with.
The open game play format means rules won't stress kids out and a wealth of things to interact with ensures they never claim their bored.
Toca Town requires iOS 5.
0 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
The app is optimized for iPhone 5 and available at the iTunes Store where it's getting great parent reviews.
Toca Town was created by the geniuses at Toca Boca, a play studio that focuses on digital toys for kids.
Part of the centuries old, family backed Bonnier Group, Toca Boca launched its first product in March 2011.
Although each app serves a different user, all four of these apps are forging an impressive new path in their market.
Which one impresses you the most?