1. Fuze – free

One of the main reasons I discovered this app is that Windows Live Messenger just won’t work on my BlackBerry. I don’t know why, nor do I REALLY care that much to figure it out. I’m not a huge fan of it in comparison to some others out there. If I had $19.95 to spend on an app I would definitely go for Beejive Instant Messenger (which has a 30-day trial), but there’s a free alternative that lets you (yes, you) keep in touch with friends on AOL, Google, ICQ, Jabber, MSN and Yahoo. I only downloaded it yesterday, but so far it seems to be a great free option.

Check it out on BlackBerry App World.

2. Snaptu – free

This is a cool little app that serves as a launching pad for several other applications, such as Facebook, Twitter, Picasa, Flickr, News/Blogs and more. It’s similar to Viigo in the sense that it allows one-click access to many different things, but I prefer the look and feel of Snaptu. It’s easy to customize which of the many apps/web links you want as shortcuts. Although it’s made in the UK (since there’s a London Tube app and cricket scores) there are plenty of useful features for everyone.

Check it out on BlackBerry App World.

3. QuickLaunch – $4.99

Have you ever wished that you could create quick and easy shortcuts to your most frequently used items? Well, now you can with QuickLaunch. With its sleek and well-integrated interface, this app will save your trackball, since you won’t have to navigate nearly as much in order to use your BlackBerry. Although it’s not free, I think $4.99 is a small price to pay (for the right person) to make your smartphone as easy to use as it should be.

Check it out on BlackBerry App World.

4. KBLauncher – $3.99

Although it’s not as pretty as QuickLaunch, this one offers you quick access to your things in a different way. Rather than set up shortcuts in a menu, KBLauncher (which has a free trial) lets you type in what you want, and it gives you options to choose from. While it won’t find everything, it is an easy way to reach your BlackBerry destinations. You click on its icon and upon typing the first letter, a drop down menu pops up with your available locations. With a free trial, it’s well worth trying out. It may be a better solution than QuickLaunch, for some people.

Check it out on BlackBerry App World.

5. Capture It – free

If you’ve ever wondered how people get screenshots (like the ones above) of their BlackBerries, on such way is with Capture It. While it won’t let you do it EVERYWHERE, on most screens you are able to access ‘Capture It’ from the BlackBerry menu. Once you take the shot, your BlackBerry will vibrate and the image will be in your Pictures folder starting with the word “capture”. Useful if you need to show someone your screen or if you want to prank a friend by setting their background to a snapshot of their home screen. Watch the confused look on their face.

Check it out here.