Shatoetry: Your Secret Weapon This Valentine's Day

Coming up with an over-the-top idea to woo a Valentine can be a daunting task, but there’s no need to for the men to go it alone. Below are some helpful apps compiled by Patch to help put the “man” back in romantic!

For the Literary Lady with a Silly Side

Shatoetry: Not sure how tell your lady that you love her? Delegate the task to William Shatner via this app, which will offer a set of Valentine's Day-themed backgrounds with "sultry Shatisms." You write it and he'll "perform" it. The app has gotten rave reviews from users. "A groundbreaking and revolutionary product. Kitschy yet timeless. This is quite literally 'The Shat,'" one wrote. 

For those who would rather send a romantic message without the aid of Captain Kirk, check out Love Poems, a free app that provides thousands of love quotes, sayings and poems. 

For the Clueless Swain 

Helpful Romantic

Don't know what to do? Drawing a blank for the impending Val's Day Date? Let Helpful Romantic do the brain-storming for you. This app provides unique suggestions based on your partner’s personality. It's also helpful for forgetful types: The app has a feature that allows you to store important dates from your relationship.

Compatible With: iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Price: $0.99 (limited-time only Valentine’s Day offer)

Another option is BeCouply, an app that generates fresh, fun date ideas specific to your city, the time of day and day of the week. 

Break the Ice

Fingle

This app will help bashful lovebirds find sexy games to play, helping you to “explore the intimate touch of each others fingers.”

Compatible With: iPad only.
Price: $0.99

For the Procrastinator

Open Table

So you screwed up, and you forgot to make a reservation in advance. Kick yourself, then get this app. OpenTable eliminates the guesswork, hair-tearing and frantic calling. The app lets you search open tables at more than 15,000 restaurants in the U.S., Canada, and U.K.

Compatible With: iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, or Windows
Price: Free

1800Flowers 

Flowers too? Never fear. Quickly find and order a floral gift for your Valentine.  

Compatible With: Apple iOS and Android
Price: Free 

Find Chocolate (Apple iOS)/Find Chocolate! (Android)

If you've forgotten the chocolate as well, shame on you. Luckily this app will help you locate the nearest chocolate shop in a flash. 

Compatible With: Apple iOS and Android
Price: Free

For the Suddenly Single

If you find yourself alone on Feb. 14, there are several apps that can help you find new love.

Crowded Room

This app gives natural kismet a helping hand by sharing your evening plans and check ins with like-minded singles in the immediate vicinity. 

Compatible With: iPhone, iPad, or Android
Price: Free

Tinder

This iPhone app allows users to browse photos of singles nearby. If you see someone you like you can send an anonymously note of interest. If the feelings are mutual, the app will introduce you. App makers claim to have connected more than 10 million couples since the app launched in fall.