The month of October brought new time-management and collaboration apps, dictation and voicemail programs, tools for reading and editing PDFs, and an encryption app.

Here is a list of October’s new mobile productivity apps for Android, Apple iOS, and Windows Phone. There are both paid and free apps.

Android

Conjure. Conjure is a launcher for Android. Use it to open apps, make calls, toggle Wi-Fi, and more. Price: $1.99.

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Zooper Widget Pro. This is a stylish and customizable clock widget. It features sample templates, custom fonts, and a world clock. Price: $1.99.

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Multiscreen Multitasking THD. Multiscreen Multitasking allows you to open up browsers, video players, and text editors in resizable and moveable windows. Send messages and check email with PC-style multitasking, without needing to stop browsing. Price: $1.58.

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Cloud SMS. Read and write SMS messages right from your Android tablet. Secure and simple. Price: $0.99.

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Barcode Scanner PLUS. This is a basic barcode scanner. Scan any barcode and get the details. Price: $0.99.

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Time Sheriff. Time Sheriff is a countdown timer. Keep track of multiple running times. Get notified by light, vibration, ring tone, speaking text, or popup screen. Price: Free.

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Coredination. Coredination is a mobile team-management tool. Keep track of who is doing what, when, where. Coordinate your business from customer order to invoicing. Price: Free.

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Calendar Boom. Calendar Boom is an event manager and daily activity manager with notifications alarm. Get locations on a map, send events via SMS or email, or share on social networks. Price: $0.99.