By the end of 2010 Apple’s iOS is far from slowing down. Out of the 400,000 apps crowding the iOS App Store, Wired recommends the NPR iPhone and iPad apps as two out of the recommended few worth downloading from 2010. (And why not? They’re free!)

Wired calls out the NPR app as not “just a speedier version of its website; it’s actually better.” Tap an article and an embedded player pops up below so you can listen to an audio reading or supplementary material while you read. A Share tab enables you to share an article by Twitter, Facebook or e-mail.

Right up there on Wired’s list with Twitter and Netflix, the NPR iPad app utilizes the iPad’s ability for an enhanced interactive reading experience and the NPR iPhone app continues to keep top reviews among its audiences.

Bottle Rocket is excited to continue into 2011 with newer and even more exciting apps. And hey, we can’t lie and say we’re not looking forward to seeing NPR’s award-winning apps on more of Wired’s Best Of lists this coming year. Here’s to 2011!