Rating of the best free programs for tablets on Windows 10

On tablet devices with the Windows 10 operating system, the user can find many interesting and useful applications: weather, news, audio player, mail client and others. But not all of them provide the necessary functions for free, and some applications are completely useless and simply take up space in vain. Therefore, you often have to resort to installing additional applications from the store. Let's see what programs are needed for Windows 10 shell tablets for every day?

The best software for watching online TV

If there is no TV at home, or someone in the household has turned on their favorite series, and you want to watch, for example, football on another channel, then with a tablet connected to the Internet, this is not a problem.

1st place: SPB TV

Watching online TV is easy with the free SPB TV app. Very convenient navigation through the list of channels, excellent quality and many of the most popular channels - that's what the application offers its users.

After the first activation of the program, @mail, gender and date of birth are entered.Probably, this information is used to collect statistical information, and the email address for mailing. By the way, this step is optionally skipped.

After that, the user will be taken to the main interface of the application, in which the first channel will automatically start. The program is made conveniently: the broadcast channel is shown in the middle, and the TV program guide is located below.

Video review of the SPB TV application:

• An interface that everyone will understand;
• Rollers on request;
• Supports streaming to Chromecast, Miracast and WiDi;
• Smart opening and switching between channels;
• Full-format player with picture-in-picture function.

• Some channels are paid;
• The free version has ads.

Best Reading Apps

Reading from a tablet is much more convenient than from a smartphone, because the screen is much larger. In addition, to enjoy the process of reading at night, there is no need to look for a flashlight, there is a backlight.

1st Place: Liberty Book Reader

Liberty Book Reader is perhaps the most convenient "reader" for tablets. It supports the most popular formats - epub, fb2, pdf. Therefore, if your book does not end up in one format, you can download it in another and enjoy reading.

The interface is convenient and clear, designed for maximum user convenience. With this application, you can make your pastime with a book even more comfortable by adjusting the settings for the background, font and size of the night fields.

Night mode is designed for reading at night, which protects your eyes from the bright light of the screen. In Liberty Book Reader, you can build your own library by adding or removing books, moving them from cloud storage, etc.There is also a store where you can immediately download the latest books. Many additional features - bookmarks, search by word or phrase, writing notes to the text.

• From the program it is directly allowed to upload documents to the "cloud";
• There are many books in Microsoft's proprietary library;
• Option "find similar" by genre;
• Convenient catalog sorting;
• Ability to take notes in the text.

• Not detected.

The best software for watching videos

With the help of such applications, users can enjoy watching their favorite movies, series, videos, etc. Often, despite the innovativeness of gadgets, the creators of tablet PCs put applications into devices that do not satisfy user needs. It is these users who need such software.

1st Place: VLC Player

VLC remains the most convenient and functional application for watching videos on a tablet. It is designed for many video formats, so you will definitely not have problems with playback. In this video player, you can customize everything to the smallest detail.

And it also supports subtitles, which makes watching foreign movies more convenient. The application has a gesture control function. And you can also sort your audio and video files by size or name. VLC is the most functional player among its counterparts, moreover, it is distributed free of charge.

After starting, the user will be greeted with a typical file library, in which there are 4 typical tabs: audio, video, catalog and history. The last tab contains detailed information on what the owner of the device has recently watched.

Details about working with VLC in the video:

• Supports hardware encoding;
• Supports subtitles;
• Supports network broadcasting;
• You can adjust the equalizer "to taste";
• Perfectly performs all the tasks assigned to him.

• Not detected.

The best apps for music

A convenient program for music provides, in addition to the ability to listen to your favorite tracks in a couple of swipes, also an incredible service for the development of a real music lover in the user.

1st place: AIMP

Convenient listening to music on a tablet is impossible without AIMP. This is a free audio player that allows you to listen to the most popular audio formats: mp3, wav, mp4 and others.

There is an equalizer for fine-tuning music and different themes for decoration. Allows you to manage your music: add, delete, create playlists. With AIMP, you can create your own music playback queue.

The program is extremely easy to manage. It literally has only one main screen, which contains all the songs, or rather playlists. In this regard, the tracks should, first of all, be added to the playlist by selecting a location for storing music on the device.

AIMP player video review:

• Supports an incredible number of formats;
• You can choose how to output audio between OpenSL and AudioTrack;
• Supports CUE;
• There is a balance regulator;
• You can adjust the tempo.

• Can't search for track covers.

The best office programs

Office applications on the tablet are also in great demand. They are convenient for work and business. Not everyone is comfortable taking a large laptop with them on trips, but you can take a laptop with you anywhere, besides, working on it is almost as convenient as on a laptop or computer.

1st place: Windows Office

Standard Microsoft Office is distributed only on a paid basis, but there is a free counterpart. It is called very similarly - Windows Office. This is an application that allows you to open Microsoft Office files, edit them, and create your own.

The interface is very similar to the original one, so it’s convenient to work on it and you just don’t need to retrain for a new one. Windows Office weighs little, which is a definite plus, because large programs quickly clog free space and the tablet slows down.

This application allows you to create word documents, spreadsheets, demos and more.

• Global access to files through the "cloud";
• The quality of the files;
• Supports key components of the original version of the program;
• Quick editing;
• There are document templates.

• Mandatory registration at the first start;
• Lack of features according to users.

The best file managers

The presence of a reliable FM on a tablet PC can be considered a necessary requirement for full-fledged work with the device. There are many programs in this category on the market, but the best one is discussed below.

1st place: Total Commander

The first place in the list of the best file managers, of course, belongs to Total Commander. Many users no longer imagine working on a tablet, and even on a computer without this program.

It allows you to easily and quickly copy, move files, find them thanks to advanced search, remove duplicates. The program supports working with archives: it can both unpack and archive the necessary files.

In Total Commander, you can view almost any file, compare them with subsequent editing, and quickly rename several files at once. In addition to standard functions, it is possible to connect plugins that greatly expand the capabilities. The file manager must be present on the tablet, because without it, working with files slows down significantly.

Advantages of Total Commander and the basics of working with the application:

• Attractive design;
• Excellent navigation and speed of switching between directories;
• It is possible to uninstall several applications at once;
• For better convenience, there is a "two windows" function;
• "Smart" selection.

• Not detected.

The best antiviruses

Some tablet users prefer not to install antiviruses at all, so as not to take up free space. They believe that working on a tablet is much safer than from a computer, and it is almost impossible to pick up any “infection”.

We hasten to convince you, since the antivirus is needed both on the tablet and on the computer. Another question is which one to choose, because they all offer a lot of functions. Indeed, choosing an antivirus for a tablet is hampered by a huge list of a wide variety of applications. Let's look at the most popular antiviruses:

3rd place: 360 Total Security

This is a powerful antivirus with the ability to check the system in 5-10 seconds. In addition to protecting the operating system, it also speeds it up by closing unnecessary applications that consume memory. In addition, the antivirus can clean the tablet of excess garbage, leftover files after deleting applications, and more. Free, fast and convenient.

It is impossible to surprise anyone with ordinary methods of protection today.In addition, conventional protection is not enough, because users often install additional utilities on their devices to work with the registry, flash drives, etc.

In general, "Total Security 360" is an ordinary, but at the same time very functional antivirus for tablet PCs. The software does not take up much memory, and thanks to the integrated functions, it will keep the device “clean and tidy”, as well as save its charge.

• Protects against threats at all levels;
• "Smart" battery consumption;
• An interface that everyone will understand;
• In Russian;
• Nice appearance.

• Not detected.

2nd place: AVG

Another free antivirus that has a lot of useful features for the tablet. For example, it can be used to track a stolen tablet on a map. And if there is no hope for his return, then you can remotely erase all data so that attackers do not use it for their own purposes.

Therefore, AVG aims not only to protect against viruses, trojans, spyware, but also to protect against thieves. After installation, the antivirus “on the background” will guarantee high-quality protection against the most common and “fresh” threats.

For example, the program will check files downloaded by the user for viruses directly at the time of download. This allows you to protect the tablet as efficiently as possible. In addition, AVG is able to find programs that slow down the tablet and quickly fix this problem.

• The maximum number of downloads on different platforms;
• Work in the background;
• Protects not only from known viruses, but also from the newest ones, thanks to the constant updating of the virus signature database;
• Allows you to find the device in case of loss;
• Remote deletion of files.

• Not detected.

1st place: AVAST

The program reliably protects the tablet from the invasion of various viruses. Avast also provides its users with a password-locked app lock feature. Using this antivirus, connecting to unfamiliar Wi-Fi networks, as well as browsing the Internet, is much safer. You can be sure that your confidential data will not be stolen by intruders.

Many people know this software, because it is Avast that is often installed as a home antivirus on stationary and portable computers. For this reason, its popularity, when compared with the above-considered analogues, is much higher.

In general, this is a fairly smart and productive software product with good security features. It is worth noting that for rooted devices there are some privileges, for example, the ability to activate the firewall (as in the PC version), the ability to remotely access some functions.

• Web protection works in most browsers;
• Powerful and high-quality protection against malware;
• An excellent set of protective functionality;
• It is possible to block the device remotely, as well as erase all data.

• No access to spy camera;
• Difficult to understand interface;
• The configuration of the anti-theft function takes a long time.

Best Web Browsers

There are even more browsers for viewing pages on the Internet than antiviruses. And each of them performs its functions to the maximum. It remains only to choose the most convenient application for yourself. Perhaps additional features are also important to you. The most popular web browsers on the tablet are discussed below.

3rd place: Mozilla Firefox

A browser with good functionality takes a well-deserved third place among its peers. Allows you to work in one account and synchronize your data on all devices you use.

It has a unique function - surfing the Internet with a friend. Allows you to configure proxies. Protects against malicious files. Has the ability to fine-tune.

"Flaming Fox" won the hearts of millions of users around the world, as it was designed, according to the creators, taking into account user desires. The browser is equipped with a host of "smart" features that make assumptions based on the pages viewed.

• Nimble;
• Tons of smart features;
• Data privacy protection at the proper level;
• Synchronized with other user devices;
• Clear visual tabs.

• Not detected.

2nd place: Opera

A browser known to users since the distant 1994. Allows you to import data from other browsers. And also has a store with additional extensions. With it, you can privately browse the Internet.

There is a "turbo mode", which makes the work fast and enjoyable even with slow internet. You can connect to a VPN to encrypt your traffic. The browser saves passwords in a hidden form and allows you to log into your accounts automatically.

It should be noted that Opera will be an excellent solution for powerful tablets. All pages in the process of surfing will be loaded in a split second, and the picture will please with clarity and saturation.

• Automatic page scaling;
• Ability to create quick bookmarks;
• Powerful functionality;
• Many settings;
• Data compression to work with a slow Internet connection.

• Not detected.

1st place: Google Chrome

The most popular browser at the moment. Provides its users with convenient and fast surfing on the Internet. Has a store with tons of free extensions and themes.

Allows you to work in anonymous mode, for this you need to press just one button. Synchronizes your accounts on other devices. Protects against aggressive ads and virus files.

As a separate software product, Chrome appeared in 2012. At that time, it functioned only on gadgets of the Android platform, but some time later, having conquered a multimillion-dollar audience, it migrated to Windows and beyond.

• Trendy Material Design;
• Functional interface;
• "Live" search;
• Synchronization with any devices and data through a Google account;
• Developed on a smart engine.

• On budget tablets, it can slow down;
• Sometimes there are problems with the reproduction of fonts;
• During the zoom process, the text does not adapt to the dimensions of the display.

The best messengers

It's hard to find a more common rubric of apps for tablets than instant messengers. They are used by many people for personal and business purposes. Below are the most famous and functional products.

3rd place: Skype

After installing this messenger on the tablet, at startup, the program will prompt you to register an account, log in to an existing one, or log in through a Microsoft profile. It is worth noting that the process of registering a new account will not take much time from users.

After all these "frauds", the main, or rather, the user's personal page will appear. At the top there is a quick access panel to primary options, such as:

• Add contact;
• call;
• User profile.

The history of conversations is shown a little lower, and in the last column, the available contacts, in other words, friends.

• Notifications;
• New nice design;
• Convenient people search;
• Powerful functionality;
• Ability to share files of any size.

• To call mobile numbers, you need to top up your balance.

2nd place: Viber

This program belongs to the messengers of the new generation, through which it became possible, in addition to exchanging messages, images, audio and video files, to make audio and video calls.

Installing Viber is not difficult. As for the functionality, it is no different from the version for smartphones, which was probably used by all users. The difference is only visual and lies in the dimensions of the display.

The advantages of the product include its Russian interface, thanks to which even a novice user can easily understand the program. The quality of video and audio calls, as well as the nimbleness of the interface, deserve special attention.

Viber, video about the intricacies of downloading and installing the application:

• Ability to make video and audio calls;
• Sharing files of any size;
• Lots of funny stickers and emoticons;
• Ability to create a group chat for up to 200 users;
• Synchronization with some models of "smart" watches.

• For normal activation of the program, a tablet with SIM support is required.

1st place: whatsapp

WhatsApp is a program that has been developed for messaging. Among Russian-speaking users, he is called "Vatsap" or "Vatsap". It is convenient in that it allows you to exchange SMS in some way, but for free. Simply put, this software, at least, allows you to save on SMS.

In general, WhatsApp is very similar in functionality to the above-mentioned Viber, because it is also a cross-platform messenger. At the moment, the program has unique and funny emoticons, it is allowed to attach various multimedia files to messages: music, videos, pictures, contacts, and even geolocations.

The peculiarity of this messenger is in the checkboxes that notify about the delivery and viewing of the message. Simply put, when a message is sent to the server - there is one checkmark, received - two, if the message is read by the addressee - two checkmarks turn blue.

• Ability to create group chats;
• Ability to make calls;
• Takes up little space;
• No ads;
• It occupies a leading position in downloading on different platforms.

• Not detected.

The best software for social networking

The enormous popularity of social networks, in particular among young people, has led to the fact that most users are in them most of their free time, using specialized clients for mobile devices.

4th place: Facebook

This is a free and good service for communicating with friends, in particular, with those who live abroad. This program is used by many users around the world, which helps to erase the edges of distance.

The Facebook client provides the ability to do everything the same as in the web version, namely:

• Post photos by attaching a location to them and tagging friends;
• Correspond;
• Subscribe to various mailing lists from communities and other users;
• Put likes;
• Make new acquaintances, etc.

All the news of interest to the user are in the feed.

• Exchange of messages and files;
• You can mark the location on the photo and not only;
• New acquaintances thanks to global search;
• Comfortable and clear interface;
• Lots of tabs.

• Not detected.

3rd place: Twitter

Lately, Twitter has become something of a beacon, close to everyone. Some users scroll through the feed all the time on the road, others communicate at home, for others, in addition to a communication tool, it is a tool for obtaining necessary and useful information.

The key advantage of this service is the speed of operation. It is worth noting that there are many client programs for Twitter on the Internet, but none of them has surpassed it in terms of speed. This is a definite plus in the treasury of developers.

In addition, in comparison with the same third-party programs, the official client is distinguished by the absence of various kinds of lags while scrolling through the tape, even if you do it as quickly as possible.

• Ease of reading the news feed;
• Actions on certain tweets;
• Functioning with images;
• Supports streaming;
• Lots of different settings.

• Does not display images in the news feed.

2nd place: Instagram

This is a great option for fans of the social network, which allows you to publish pictures and videos, as well as share your posts with all subscribers.

Using the client, as many have guessed, is impossible without a personal account. Therefore, after activating the program, it will ask the user to enter the data of an existing profile or register a new page on the social network. It should be noted that the registration procedure in the client version is extremely easy and takes, literally, 2-3 clicks.

After entering the profile, the client will prompt the user to find friends among the numbers in the contact book or from Twitter and Facebook. The entire interface of the application is based on the tabs: "Home", "Popular Photos", "Take Photo", "News" and "My Account".

• Powerful functionality;
• Simplified registration procedure;
• Mass of effects;
• The ability to publish your photos immediately on Facebook and Vkontakte;
• You can change the appearance of the records by combining different effects.

• Not detected.

1st place: Vkontakte

The official client of the social network "Vkontakte" is one of the most popular programs in the segment of Russian-speaking users on various platforms. And this is despite the fact that the application was repeatedly removed from the market due to the media content of the social network.

The creators have made every effort to make the program extremely similar, in terms of design and functionality, to the web version. The client is designed in the usual Material Design style: smooth structural components, a slider-type menu on the side and a floating button to write a message or chat.

The main window of work after logging into your account is a news feed, which is formed according to the time the posts are published. But it is possible to activate a new algorithm for creating a feed, according to which records will be selected, taking into account the interests of the user.

• Access to almost all the functionality of the web version;
• Ability to exchange voice messages;
• Synchronization of contacts;
• Convenient messenger;
• You can listen to your favorite tracks without limits.

• There are advertisements;
• Increased resource efficiency;
• Sometimes there are errors with playing files.

The best apps for navigation

It is simply necessary to install maps on the tablet, even if your tablet does not have mobile Internet. Using the maps is very convenient to plan your route or learn about new places.

1st place: Yandex. Cards

The program is one of the most pleasant to use, and many users have already appreciated the convenient and understandable interface from the first time. In this application, you can not only find a place by address, but also institutions of interest to you - banks, restaurants, hotels, etc.

Yandex Maps always displays up-to-date information about the situation on the road. You can quickly track traffic jams or accidents. The application will develop the best route for you from the starting point to the destination by public transport, your car or even on foot.

By installing a separate application called "Yandex Transport", you can track public transport, bookmark your stops and the most frequent means of transportation.

In Yandex Maps, you can view a panorama of a place or photo. It also has the ability to control your voice.

Details about "Yandex Transport" in the video review:

• Detailed maps of the planet, updated constantly;
• Photos and street views from satellites that help determine the location;
• Maps of the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Belarus are available for download and offline use;
• Search for places: entertainment venues, pharmacies, gas stations, etc.;
• Voice control for using the program on the go.

• It takes up a lot of space due to the constant reloading of data.

The best photo editing software

If you like to share your photos with friends, then most likely you like to edit them.From minimal photo cropping to big features like changing the background of a photo, it can all be done with a tablet.

5th place: Pics Art

The program has many features. With this application, you can do anything with your pictures, and in general, transform them beyond recognition.

You can crop a photo, rotate it, add a filter, frame, apply highlights, add text, stickers, draw something by hand and this is the bare minimum of functions. With a little imagination, you can turn an ordinary photo into a work of art.

Pics Art is one of the most famous photo editing software for tablets. In a short period of time, this product won the hearts of many users and outperformed paid rivals.

• You can make amazing collages;
• Adjusting the tone of the picture;
• Lots of great effects;
• Wide functionality not only for beginners, but also for professionals;
• Synchronization with the device's camera.

• There are paid elements that can be purchased at will;
• There are advertisements.

4th place: Piclab

The program also has a lot of interesting filters and effects with which you can significantly improve your photo. You can also apply different textures and frames.

Most likely, the creators of this software product were inspired by the Instagram social network during development, because there are clear similarities with the functionality, and even the application icon confirms this.

But compared to Instagram, there are no hints of sociality in PicLab, except for the ability to share the processed photo with third-party services.

More details in the video:

• Synchronization with device cameras;
• You can overlay text;
• Lots of free templates;
• Wide functionality.

• There are paid elements;
• To remove the inscription "PicLab" from the processed photo, you need to buy a paid subscription.

3rd place: Font Candy

Allows you to make a real work of art out of your photo by adding interesting and beautiful inscriptions. To begin with, you can transform a photo using filters and effects, and only then move on to the main thing - writing beautiful inscriptions.

With Font Candy, you can choose a beautiful font, size and color, as well as rotate, skew text and much more.

But first, as in almost all such applications, you need to import pictures. Users are given the opportunity to add photos from the device or, after authorization, import them from Facebook.

• Good functionality for working with text;
• Lots of fonts and templates;
• Lots of beautiful frames and other visual effects.

• There are paid elements;
• To remove the application logo from processed images, you need to buy a subscription.

2nd: B612

In addition to the functions of a photo editor, this application also allows you to improve your camera and take photos already with filters. And you can also put the tablet on a timer using this application.

Here you will find a lot of interesting and colorful filters that will transform your photo. The application was made by the creators of the well-known messenger Line, and is positioned as a utility for taking selfies.

The focus on the performance of one function should be counted among the advantages of the application.It is designed to work with self-portraits, which saves a lot of time.

• An indispensable tool for working with selfies;
• Ability to use filters while shooting;
• You can make collages;
• Lots of color filters;
• Simulation of bokeh effect.

• Not detected.

1st Place: Adobe Photoshop Express

This is a simplified photoshop for tablets. Here you can edit your photo like a professional photographer, because the program allows you to make the finest adjustments to light, contrast, and much more.

The first thing that the user is offered after launching the application is to go through the registration procedure in the Adobe service. In order not to waste time filling in all annoying windows, it is possible to synchronize your account with Goggle+ or FB.

It should be noted that the application is not localized for Russian-speaking users, but even a person who does not know English will understand everything.

• Red-eye removal option;
• There is a useful function of automatic adjustment of settings;
• Removes all kinds of spots of dirt and dust in the pictures;
• Lots of cute effects;
• New visualization.

• To enjoy all the widest functionality of the program, you need to buy a subscription;
• Lack of a Russian-language interface.

Adobe Flash Player - mandatory installation

This is an indispensable application for all devices, without it there will be no full-fledged work on the tablet. With Adobe Flash Player, you can watch videos on the Internet, play browser games, and more.

Adobe Flash Player is responsible for rendering animation and applications based on it. It is updated automatically and does not require any additional manipulations from the user.

Not all users know that the quality of the functioning of the popular Skype depends on the presence of this program in the installed piggy bank.

Adobe Flash Player installation details:

Having a tablet with Windows 10 OS, you can download a large number of applications that will be useful to the user in everyday life.