Best iPhone and iPad apps to celebrate the Fourth of July: GrillTime, BreweryMap, Speakeasy,...

July 6, 2014

From grilling tips, to drink recipes, to American history, these are the best iPhone and iPad apps to help you celebrate fourth of July weekend!

Looking for the best iPhone apps and best iPad apps to help you celebrate the holiday weekend? The Fourth of July holiday is upon us and that means cookouts, fireworks, bonfires, and all the other fun activities we do with close friends and family for those of us celebrating Independence Day in the States. Whether you're planning a cookout or heading to the beach to watch fireworks, we've rounded up some iPhone and iPad apps that will help you enjoy your Fourth of July holiday weekend to the fullest.

GrillTime

Whenever the holidays roll around, we always end up grilling all kinds of food. From hot dogs to steaks to burgers to anything else you may be throwing on the grill, GrillTime helps you minimize the chaos. Simply set timers for individually types of food and GrillTime can let you know when they're ready to be taken off. If you need little pointers, GrillTime even functions as a general guide as well.

If you're grilling several kinds of food simultaneously, GrillTime is a must-have.

$1.99 - Download Now

Weber's On the Grill

Weber's On the Grill is packed with awesome recipes including rubs, marinades, and lots more. No matter what kind of food you want to cook, Weber's has you covered. With easy to follow step by step instructions, you're sure to find lots of new recipes that you'll want to try even after the holiday is over. Not only is it a great grill guide for summer holidays, but throughout the entire grilling season.

For recipe ideas and handy grilling tips, look no further than Weber's On the Grill.

$4.99 - Download Now

BreweryMap

If you're planning on hitting some local bars with some friends this holiday weekend, be sure you check out BreweryMap first. Just tell BreweryMap your location and get a list of great local breweries to choose from. For many of the breweries you can even view what they currently have on tap. Going on a road trip? BreweryMap can show you all the breweries along the way to check out. How can it get any better than that?

If you're a beer fan and want to find some new breweries, BreweryMap is the best option.

$0.99 - Download Now

Speakeasy Cocktails for iPhone and iPad

Part of celebrating Fourth of July for most will undoubtedly include beer and mixed drinks. If you're not sure what kinds of drinks to serve or you're looking for new and creative mixed drinks, Speakeasy Cocktails is a great resource with tons of recipes and tips. Not only do you get over 200 recipes from some of the best mixologists in the world, you'll also get HD video showing tips as well as different recipes.

Speakeasy Cocktails is made for both iPhone and iPad which means it's a great kitchen or bar companion if you'd like to use the larger screen on the iPad.

$9.99 - Download Now

Today in American History

Independence Day may make for a fun holiday and day off of work but we also can't forget what it's all about. Today in American History is not only a great app to learn what Independence Day is all about but to learn something significant about history every day of the year. Today in American History focuses on what's going on today and today only. Every day that you check the app you'll be able to read up on anything historically significant that happened that day in American History. It's a great little find and you're sure to learn something new each day of the year.

If you want to learn some history not only over the holiday, but every day, look no further than Today In American History.

$0.99 - Download Now

Your picks for best Fourth of July apps for iPhone and iPad?

If you're planning on celebrating the Fourth of July weekend with family and friends, what are your plans and what apps are you loading up on to help? Be sure to let me know in the comments!