Friday the 13th doesn’t have to be so ominous when you’ve got a few good apps handy. First of all, never get caught by surprise again. The Friday 13th and Doomsday Timer apps help you look ahead to the next bad-luck Friday. Friday the 13th will even help you add it to your calendar.

Experiencing some bad luck today? Don’t worry, the grass is probably greener on your side of the fence. Take comfort in others’ misfortune with FML and EPIC FAIL.

Looking to fend off the demons? Try a few apps that promise good luck. iCharm and LuckyCharms provide digital renditions of your luckiest charms. If you’re a skeptic, try Luck Test to see if your luck has improved.

Resigned to sit under today’s black cloud? At least you can try to predict what will go wrong with Misfortune Cookie.

That’s all for today. We’ll bring you a fresh set of apps on (Friday) May 13, 2011. Until then, godspeed!