A Photo Illustration Shows The Applications Facebook And Instagram On The Screen Of An iPhone In Zagreb
IN PHOTO: A photo illustration shows the applications Facebook and Instagram on the screen of an iPhone in Zagreb April 9, 2012. Facebook announced on Monday that it will pay $1 billion in cash and stock for photo-sharing application Instagram, making its largest-ever acquisition months before the No. 1 social media website is expected to go public. The popular Instagram application, which allows users to add filters and effects to pictures taken on their smartphones, has gained about 30 million users since it first launched in January 2011. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic

There are thousands of iOS apps that surfaced in the past years. That said, many Apple users are realizing there are apps that are almost indispensable for daily living. These are the top five apps that every Apple iPhone or device must have for ultimate convenience and maximum efficiency.

1. Wi-Fi Finder

The iPhone app will immediately look for several free and paid Wi-Fi hotspots. Users do not have to keep moving and shake their device every now and then to find good Wi-Fi signal. Wi-Fi Finder has a list of over 280,000 locations in 140 countries around the world to ensure that you have access to the Internet whenever and wherever.

2. Flashlight

SmashingApps.com reported how iPhones do not feature its own built-in flashlight and needs an iOS app to help people during blackouts and when navigating in dark places. The Flashlight iPhone app will fill the screen with white light, allowing you to conveniently look for items at night or find the best seat in a movie theatre. You can further change the light color depending on the use.

3. Dropbox for iPhone

Take advantage of the new "Cloud" system so you never miss or leave important files anywhere. You can efficiently share and load files between Dropbox and your colleagues. Collaborating becomes much easier and you do not have to worry about not fully saving your files in a removable device or CD. Transferring and accessing files on the go have become much easier with Dropbox.

4. Epicurious for iPhone

MakeTechEasier.com wrote about how this iOS app can provide you with a collection of recipes as well as your own shopping checklist so you do not miss important items at the grocery store. You can stick to your diet as well as come up with delicious meals that the whole family will love using Epicurious. It is one of the best apps available for the health-conscious.

5. Everyday Skills

Apple.com showed how the iOS app "Everyday Skills" can be very useful in providing you self-directed learning sessions for 40 essential skills. You can enhance your abilities, based on category, allowing you to excel in communication, technical skills, personal skills, etc. The iOS app is available at $19.99.

Do you know of other practical apps that should make this list? Tell us in the comments.