Warm weather is here, and your iPhone can be more useful than ever. Here are five apps that will help you have fun while the sun shines.

Grill-It!

Summer means burgers, brats, steaks, and a lot more all sizzling on the grill. Grill-It! can help make sure that you end up with delicious, juicy food, and not burnt specimens indistinguishable from your charcoal briquettes. Their database of grill recipes will inspire you, and the Twitter function will help you crowd source all your BBQ questions. $0.99 in the App Store.

TripIt

Need to get away from it all? Sometimes, vacationing can be more stressful than just staying put. Let TripIt keep everything straight for you. Just forward all of your trip-related reservation confirmations to TripIt’s email address; their system “instantly recognizes reservations from 3,000+ booking sites,” according to the company. Free in the App Store.

Bandsintown Concerts

Summer is a great time for music festivals. Bandsintown Concerts connects with your Facebook profile, and even examines your iTunes and Pandora listening habits to suggest shows when your favorite bands will be in your area. Social media connections will make RVSPing and coordinating with friends easy. Free in the App Store.

Weather+

This “International Travel Weather Calculator” is handy year round, but especially so if you’re heading to the beach and don’t want any surprises. Get current conditions and weather forecasts for an unlimited number of locations, plus video loops of conditions in select places. $0.99 in the App Store.

Yelp

Chances are, your already have this popular business review app on your phone. Yelp ensures that you can always find the best local joints, no matter where you are. Free in the App Store.

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