Two people are walking down the street and then: BOOM!

They collide because their favorite smartphone app is way more interesting than their current surroundings.

Checking smartphone apps constantly has become the norm is modern-day society.

In May 2012 a study by comScore showed that more mobile subscribers used apps more frequently than browsing the Internet on their devices.

The two most popular app stores are Apple App Store with 50 billion total downloads and Google Play with 48 billion downloads. Following close behind is Blackberry App World with 3 billion app downloads.

According to marketingtechblog, some of the most popular apps include games, news, entertainment, social, music, and productivity.

International Data Corporation predicts that global downloads will reach close to 76.9 billion in 2014 bringing in close to 35 billion dollars.

Students at Sacramento State use all kinds of different apps to get through the day; here are a few to try out.

Name: AirDroid (Google Play)

Downloads: approx. 50 million

Descriptions: This savvy app allows android users to manage their phone from a web browser from all over the world. Users can move things on and off of their phone without a USB cable, send and receive text messages, locate lost devices and wipe all data remotely.

Julien Tran, 22, computer engineer major

“I [like] AirDroid. I use apps that help [my cellphone] be more efficient.”

Name: Podcasts

Downloads: N/A

Description: This app is perfect for those diving into the podcast world for the first time. Podcasts usually comes pre-installed on every new iPhone or iPad and is a free download in the Apple App Store. Users can search for specific shows or browse around for new things with limitless subscriptions.

Joshua Navarra, 22, criminal justice major

“In general, the apps that I use pertain to my hobbies; I usually just listen to podcasts or music.”

Name: 9GAG

Downloads: approx. 5 million (Google Play)

Description: 9GAG is described as the best source of happiness and awesomeness making Apple and Android users “forever alone no more.” This app is full of content in different categories like funny pictures, GIFs, memes, cosplay, viral videos and cute. Users can vote on discovered content as well as share what they find on other social networks.

Lilian Diep, 21, English major

“I [like] 9GAG. It’s an entertainment forum – almost like Reddit – for memes and stuff. I [use it] just to get a break from school.

*Writer’s Choice*

Name: Mint

Downloads: approx. 5 million (Google Play)

Description: This app can be downloaded on Apple, Windows, and Android devices for free. Mint allows users to monitor their finances on the go by safely pulling information from checking, savings and credit cards. Information can be used to set monthly budgets, set monthly saving goals, track cash spending and receive bill alerts.

Anisca Miles can be reached at [email protected]