Push e-mail isn’t the only reason why BlackBerrys are so popular. Unlike the iPhone, these smart phones are great at multitasking, which means you can run one or more applications in the background. And because BlackBerrys tend to offer longer battery life, you can use your favorite apps longer before having to hunt for an outlet. The challenge, however, is figuring out which apps to install, especially since some of the most compelling programs can’t be found in the BlackBerry App World store.

Here’s our list of the best 10 BlackBerry apps. With these top picks, you’ll be able to listen to free music no matter where you are, find out what’s going on in town, and stay both productive and entertained on the go.