{"id":16459,"date":"2013-02-16T21:01:07","date_gmt":"2013-02-16T13:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=16459"},"modified":"2023-09-12T02:06:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T18:06:47","slug":"windows-8-metro-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/windows-8-metro-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Best Metro Apps for Windows 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Windows 8, known for its sleek design and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/windows-8-new-features-you-will-love\/\">user-friendly features<\/a>, continues to be a viable choice for many users. If you\u2019re using or considering this OS, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-windows-8-metro-start-page-navigation\/\">Metro UI<\/a> and its full-screen apps are compelling reasons to stick with it.<\/p>\n<p>Apps are the backbone of any operating system. They help you accomplish tasks, maintain system health, and simplify your work. Given their importance, it\u2019s crucial to choose the right apps. So, here\u2019s a curated list of the <strong>top 20 must-have apps for Windows 8<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How to Speed Up Your Slow PC (25 Ways)\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Speed Up Your Slow PC (25 Ways)<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-28738 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">How to Speed Up Your Slow PC (25 Ways)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t25 Ways to Speed Up Your Slow PC Is your computer often slow or unresponsive? Each new version...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/windows\/en-us\/app\/file-brick\/886b0dd4-5f32-4121-84b5-f007513fa591\">File Brick: The Ultimate File Manager<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>File Brick offers a robust file management experience optimized for touch screens. It features an intuitive and visually appealing interface.<\/p>\n<p>Not only can you browse files on your local and external drives, but you can also access cloud storage accounts like Google Drive, SkyDrive, and Facebook.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/File-Brick.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"273\" alt=\"File Brick Interface\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/p\/on-target-goals\/9wzdncrdmkbc\">Goals: Your Personal Task Manager<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Goals is a task management app designed to help you stay on top of your objectives. Save your goals within the app, and it will motivate you to achieve them.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/Goals.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"391\" alt=\"Goals App Interface\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pcmacstore.com\/en\/app\/1423210932\/flow-focus-pomodoro-timer\">Flow.Timer: Collaborative Time Tracking<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Flow.Timer serves as a versatile time tracking app suitable for individuals or teams. Whether you\u2019re working solo or collaborating on a project, this app makes time management a breeze.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/flow.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"272\" alt=\"Flow.Timer Interface\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/windows\/en-us\/app\/format-converter-x\/88d14694-e9e7-4e9b-9a1d-00514276d396\">Format Converter X<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Format Converter X is an audio and video converter for Windows 8. You can convert multiple audio and video formats to other formats using this app.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/format-converter-x.jpg\" alt=\"format converter x\" width=\"500\" height=\"355\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/windows\/en-us\/app\/type-speed-test\/e9bbc29e-61ca-48ff-986c-c7e0ab17f84f\">Type Speed: Master Your Typing Skills<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Type Speed is designed to enhance your typing skills. It offers easy-to-follow lessons that focus on improving both your typing speed and accuracy.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/Type-Speed.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"212\" alt=\"Type Speed Interface\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/softradar.com\/bitcasa\/\">Bitcasa Infinite Storage: Unlimited Cloud Storage<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Bitcasa Infinite Storage offers limitless cloud storage for all your data needs. You can even sync your entire hard disk to their servers at no cost!<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/bitcasa-infinite-storage.jpg\" alt=\"Bitcasa Infinite Storage Interface\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/store\/detail\/9WZDNCRFHVMW?hl=en-us&gl=US\">Digital Diary: Your Modern Journal<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Digital Diary serves as a modern alternative to traditional text diaries. Use it to jot down daily entries, save photos, and record memorable events.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/Digital-Diary.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" alt=\"Digital Diary Interface\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/store\/detail\/fhotoroom\/9WZDNCRFJ3M9?hl=en-us&gl=US\">Fhotoroom: Advanced Photo Editing<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Fhotoroom is a professional photo-editing app optimized for touch interfaces. It offers a range of advanced features like styles and frames, along with basic tools such as crop, brush, exposure, and color adjustments.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/Fhotoroom.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" alt=\"Fhotoroom Interface\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitdefender.com\/solutions\/free.html\">Bitdefender Insight: Your Security Advisor<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Bitdefender Insight keeps you updated on the latest security news and vulnerabilities. It also offers tips for safeguarding your system and allows you to check the security status of Bitdefender products on your other devices.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/Bitdefender-Insight.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" alt=\"Bitdefender Insight Interface\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/windows\/en-us\/app\/iheartradio\/cf7ae907-1e49-428d-9bf0-221152d177bf\">iHeartRadio: Your Online Radio Hub<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of online radio stations, iHeartRadio is the app for you. With over 1,500 stations to choose from, it offers a plethora of features to keep you entertained.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/iHeart-Radio.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" alt=\"iHeartRadio Interface\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/windows\/en-us\/app\/teamviewer-touch\/417cca6d-744d-4770-b168-12171f73ed37\">TeamViewer Touch: Remote Control Made Easy<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>TeamViewer Touch brings the convenience of remote control to the Windows 8 touch interface. Safely control other computers-even those behind firewalls-thanks to its high-security standards.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/teamviewer-touch.jpg\" alt=\"TeamViewer Touch Interface\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/windows\/en-us\/app\/toolbox-for-windows-8\/70e5e6af-017c-47e4-923b-db71bd9110ba\">ToolBox for Windows 8: Multi-Tasking Simplified<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>ToolBox for Windows 8 enhances multitasking by dividing the screen into various sections, each running a different tool.<\/p>\n<p>It supports multiple tools like a web browser, Facebook, clock, weather, calculator, paint, and more.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/Toolbox-for-Windows-8.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" alt=\"ToolBox for Windows 8 Interface\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/windows\/en-us\/app\/line\/b039ba22-c3af-45b3-aea2-83d612c9bce6\">Line: All-in-One Chat Experience<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Line is optimized for Windows 8 and offers a comprehensive chat experience. It\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/whatsapp-alternatives\/\">free chatting app<\/a> for texting and video calls.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond chat, Line also allows you to send text, voice, or video messages, along with fun stickers to express your emotions.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/Line.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"247\" alt=\"Line Interface\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/windows\/en-us\/app\/xmarks\/5cbac4a9-fe28-4910-ae8e-e92eb738ce46\">Xmarks: Your Bookmark Central<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Xmarks is a bookmark manager that consolidates all your bookmarks from various browsers into one convenient location.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/xmarks.jpg\" alt=\"Xmarks Interface\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/windows-8-desktop-gadgets\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How to Use Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets on Windows 8.1\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Use Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets on Windows 8.1<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/windows-8-desktop-gadgets.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-19393 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/windows-8-desktop-gadgets.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">How to Use Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets on Windows 8.1<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNote: This post was first published on February 25, 2014. Windows 8.1 offers a sleek, flat UI design...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/windows\/en-us\/app\/to-do-list\/8cbb671d-df64-48c5-a88b-384980f03ab4\">Todo: Your Task Manager<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Todo is a straightforward task manager that helps you set and manage tasks and reminders. You can also display reminders on the live tile.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/Todo.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" alt=\"Todo Interface\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/windows\/en-us\/app\/splashid-safe\/7c12d996-3132-4e10-ae1d-3b7abfdf8130\">SplashID: Secure Your Credentials<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>SplashID is a secure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/password-tools\/\">password manager<\/a> for Windows 8. Easily organize your credentials into categories and types. It employs AES and Blowfish 256-bit encryption for added security.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/windows-8-metro-apps\/SplashID.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"260\" alt=\"SplashID Interface\"><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows 8, known for its sleek design and user-friendly features, continues to be a viable choice for many users. If you\u2019re using or considering this OS, the Metro UI and its full-screen apps are compelling reasons to stick with it. Apps are the backbone of any operating system. 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