By: Alli Weiss
1.Idol Voter
Cost: $0.99
This app, created by Fox’s American Idol, allows viewers to vote for their favorite contestants at the touch of a button! Voting apps such as these are increasing the level of involvement audiences have in TV results.
2. Glee Karaoke
Cost: $2.99
Gleeks beware; this app is addictive! The Glee Karaoke app gives music-loving Glee watchers a chance to sing along to the show’s most popular hits such as “Loser Like Me” and “Imagine”. The app detects and corrects each singer’s pitch and unlocks new levels and songs as vocal skills improve. Moving up in levels, app users can broadcast their singing through Facebook, Twitter and email.
3. InHouse
Cost: Free!
This app gives fresh insight into Fox’s popular medical drama, House. InHouse gives viewers extra episodic content from past and current seasons and updates after each new episode. InHouse includes behind-the-scenes interviews, music played on the show, exclusive on-set photos and a blog by the show’s writers.
4.CW Watch and Tweet
Cost: Free!
Addicted to Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries and all the guilty pleasure CW shows? This app allows viewers to send messages via Twitter and Facebook chat to the celebs who portray the scandal we love to watch! Viewers can tweet or chat their favorite CW stars while watching new episodes for exclusive background information.
5. MTV’s WatchWith App
Cost: Free!
According to MTV, the WatchWith app for the iPhone and iPad is a “viewing companion” for your favorite MTV shows, such as “Jersey Shore” and “Teen Wolf”. The app gives myriad commentaries from viewers on the outcomes and plots of MTV programs. To test a viewer’s true fan status, he or she can even take show trivia quizzes using the app.
6. E! Live from the Red Carpet
Cost: Free
For those who can’t get enough of the red carpet. This app allows viewers tuning into the award ceremonies to comment on the outfits of their favorite celebrities. The fashion do’s and don’ts, as well as the awards themselves, are listed as the night progresses. Also, the app includes spoiler alerts and bits of gossip from TV shows and movie stars interviewed throughout the night.
