We all like free things and free apps that will improve how our phones work are even better. Some apps can improve our life with useful information and functions and, while other apps are not very practical, they provide crucial entertaining breaks into the monotony of our workday. Here are some of the most useful and not so useful apps available for free from Google Play in case your list of apps does not seem particularly long enough yet.

Dropbox: You probably already use this on your computer (and if you don't, you probably should). This app allows you to back up to 2 GB of files, images and anything else on a cloud for free. Having the app on your phone or tablet will make any data already uploaded available on the go.

CamDictionary: This app will make anyone's travels abroad much easier. Using your phone's camera, CamDictionary translates up to 36 languages in real time. So you don't have to worry about taking a good photo. You even practice a new language before traveling.

Despicable Me: Who doesn't love Gru's little, mischievous yellow minions? With this app you can play with them for an entertaining break in between meetings. Or, if you have a tech-savvy kid at home, he or she can be distracted with intricate adventures and until he or she becomes Minion of the Year.

PicsArt: For the artsy ones out there, this free app allows you to create collages, edit photos and share albums with other users. Perfect for tablet users, this app will make a photographer out of everyone with all the different tools available.

Accupedo: While some fitness apps require you to log on to begin using them, Accupedo tracks your every move in real time, counting all the steps you walked on any given day. It also allows you to share your progress on Facebook.

Yahoo Weather: While weather apps are a dime a dozen, Yahoo's app makes the experience enjoyable with customized images taken Flickr that reflect the weather conditions and time of day in your location.

Trailer Addict: Movie fans will find this app very enjoyable and useful. For those who love trailers just as much as the movies themselves, they will have an entire database on their phones and tablets ready to watch whenever a two-minute break becomes available.

Mint: If you want to know what you're spending all your money on then this is ideal. Mint tracks where and how you're spending your money so that you can make educated decisions, just in case you've be going out a little too often. You can track all your accounts, cash expenditures, bill due dates, and much more.

Any.do: Always need a to-do list to track your errands? Then this app is for you. It makes your to-do lists available wherever you go. It predicts your actions, offers suggestions, can help you set up reminders, and allows you to share your lists with others. It is also available in various languages, including Spanish.

Venmo: You've probably seen their odd ads in NYC subway stations and trains. But Venmo actually provides a very useful service by allowing you to pay back friends and family members on the spot without having to visit ATMs or do transfers from your bank to theirs. It is all available on your phone. You won't owe anyone any money anymore.