Microsoft Band Apps – The April Sequel

Last month I went through the Windows Phone store to find out what apps developers were creating for the Microsoft Band after the release of the SDK for the platform.

At that time the numbers roughly doubled in the store for Band related apps and this month they have grown that much again.

So I went through the store to see the latest additions to the Band and bring those to your attention here. This listing and our earlier one should be very helpful to our friends in the UK who are just getting their Bands starting today.

As you will see below it is almost an even mix of those that are free and available for purchase. However, this month I saw my first freemium app which requires in app purchases to unlock some features.

Included in this update is the first selfie and flashlight app for Microsoft Band as well. I think that getting your first flashlight app means you have made it as a platform doesn't it?

As you take a look at these don’t forget to review all of our Microsoft Band related coverage here at the SuperSite.

Free

JamBand

Air guitar with your Microsoft Band or using your phone's accelerometer. Automatically connect to your Microsoft Band and then strum. Comes with electric and acoustic guitar sounds.

Torch for Band

Add a white screen to use as a flashlight to your Band.

Band Notes

With this simple and free app you have the possibility to send short messages directly to your Microsoft Band. You are writing them on your Windows Phone and by clicking the send button the note is sending to your connected device. Now you can have address or your seat in the train on your Microsoft Band and you don't need to pull out your phone for this information.

Rubik's Band Timer

Time your Rubik's cube solving attempts by detecting moves of your Microsoft Band

Paid

Band Pro  

Design, create and personalize your Microsoft Band Wallpaper.

Band Camera Control  

Utilize the full power of your band by snapping photos from a distance using the Band. Camera Band Control allows you to control the camera on your phone by giving vocal commands to the band.

Send2Band

With this app you can send messages to your Microsoft Band writing them directly or through system sharing function

iBand

With iBand you can compute the power you perform while training in watt. Select the weight ( in Kg ) you are moving while training and a graph in real time will tell you the power expressed in each time sample.

Awesome Band Backgrounds

The ultimate Microsoft Band companion app for amazing wallpaper photos and professional palette-based themes.

Freemium

Band Companion

The only app on the Store that will add new features to your Band! There are many apps that can make your Band look good, but Band Companion will make your Band more useful.

But, wait...there's probably more so be sure to follow me on Twitter and Google+.