You can find thousands of apps on the web to do things like create documents, edit photos, and listen to music in the browser. The Chrome Web Store makes it easier to find the exact apps you need with its collections and categories. Once you find an app you like in the store, just add it to your Chrome device to find it in your apps list. In addition to the apps pre-installed on your Chrome device, here are just a few apps that you can use everyday, at school, and at work.
Pre-installed apps | Everyday | School | Work
Pre-installed apps
| If you want to... | On a Chromebook, you could use... | Comparable app |
| Create a document | Docs | Word, Pages |
| Create a spreadsheet | Sheets | Excel, Numbers |
| Create a presentation | Slides | Powerpoint, Keypoint |
| Take a note | Scratchpad | Notepad, Notes |
| Organize and play music | Google Play Music | iTunes, Windows Media Player |
| Edit a photo | Open image from Files app | GIMP |
| Make calls and video chat | Hangouts | Skype |
| Write and email | Gmail | Outlook, Mac Mail |
| Organize your calendar | Calendar | Outlook, iCal |
| Find and save files | Files | My Computer, Finder |
| Access another computer | Chrome remote desktop | Remote Desktop Connection, Apple Remote Desktop |
Everyday
| If you want to... | On a Chromebook, you could use... |
| Save a file | Google Drive or Box |
| Read my email | Gmail or other webmail services |
| Organize my events on a calendar | Google Calendar or 1calendar |
| Write a note | Scratchpad or Quick Note |
| Chat with friends and family | Google Talk or IMO |
| Watch a movie, clip, or tv show | Netflix or YouTube |
| Edit a video or movie | Stupeflix or YouTube Video Editor |
| Listen to music | Pandora, MOG, or Google Play Music |
| Organize and save my music | Google Play Music or mSpot |
| Edit or create music | Beatlab |
| Play a game | Angry Birds, WGT Golf Challenge, or explore more games |
| Edit, organize, and store photos | Picasa Uploader or Pixlr Editor |
| Draw a picture | Sketchpad, muro or Sumo Paint |
| Read a book | Google Play Books |
| Keep track of your favorite sports teams | Sports Illustrated |
| Get the latest news and weather | New York Times or WeatherBug |
| Research travel information | Hipmunk or Wanderfly |
| Find local business information and directions | Google Maps |
| Play fun family games | Qbox, Coloring Pages, or Planeto Quiz |
| Look up new recipes | Gojee |
School
Work