In this list we will take a look at ten apps you aren’t using, but should be; apps that are not only going to help you with your daily routine but which can also be fun, helpful, and amazing. Do you want to type on a better keyboard? Do you want to ride as a VIP across town, speed up your phone performance, and increase productivity?
As soon as you get a new Phone, you are desperate to download your favorite apps; there is no phone that does not have Facebook, Spotify, Kindle, Angry Birds, etc. But with millions of apps, you are bound to never download some amazing and practical ones, maybe because you don’t know them, maybe because they are not popular enough, but they are out there.
There are millions of amazing apps that you probably never knew about. Settling on apps to use isn’t easy, as everyone has dozens of apps they use and provides different suggestions about which ones are the best, because there is an app (or ten) for everyone. With millions of apps everywhere, how can you decide which ones are actually worth downloading and using? If free apps aren’t your thing and you’d rather splurge on the most expensive apps out there, then check out our list of The 12 Most Expensive Apple Apps in The Market.
This list however have some of the best free apps you probably aren’t using, but should be; let’s get started.
SwiftKey Keyboard
Free on the Google Play Store
Do you hate when your brand new, beautiful phone has a keyboard that doesn’t work for your fingers? Whenever you want to type something it randomly types whatever it wants? Well SwiftKey is a prediction engine that offers suggestions for words as you type them. But that is not all, it also predicts the next word you will need to type based on the words you use the most. It is an app that is constantly learning your way of typing, from email, social media accounts, blogs, etc. If you change your phone, SwiftKey can be stored in the cloud and synced to multiple devices.
CardMunch
Free on iOS
CardMunch converts business cards to address book contacts, and then adds those contacts as connections on LinkedIn. Snap a photo of the business card, upload it to the service, and the information is automatically added to your phone. There is no more reason to find your wallet packed with different business cards, unless you really like how cool a business card is (and believe me, there are some amazing business cards out there). Now you can just take a picture and done, all your networking will be available on your phone.
The remainder of our list of the apps you aren’t using, but should be continues on the next page.
Uber
Free on Google Play Store
Uber can hook you up with a driver and make you feel like a VIP. This app, which works in select cities in the United States and around the world, lets you request a ride when you need one. You pinpoint your location on a map, and a car is sent to pick you up. The fare is roughly the same as cabs and the best part is that it is automatically charged to your credit card. You do not even have to tip. Now that is what I call a VIP transport. Uber is expanding to a lot of cities worldwide.
SkyScanner
Free on iOS
Skyscanner scans all the major airlines’ websites for the lowest fares, but it checks on all the online travel agency’s websites for the sweetest deals too. Search by specific date, destination and even time. Check on book-in advance fees and specials with their advance search function. Skyscanner will tell you if it’s cheaper to book one-way tickets on separate airlines rather than a round trip on one provider. Oh, bonus feature? They check rental cars and hotels too. Everything you need to plan a trip in one free app!
DuoLingo
Free on the Google Play Store
Learning a new language doesn’t come easily for everyone, especially adult beginners. If you’re traveling abroad, moving into a mixed-culture neighborhood, or just for fun, this app could be a huge help to your ability to communicate. You don’t have to deal with the commitment of a class or spending hundreds of dollars right from the start. DuoLingo can help prepare you for basic conversation in just a few months via fun exercises.
TuneIn Radio
Free on the Google Play Store
What is the worst thing about some smartphones? The alarm clock. Waking up to your favorite radio stations is so much better than the annoying alarm noise that tells you to start the day. TuneIn Radio can access any station with an online stream, and you can choose to wake up to that station via the app’s alarm. While you listen, TuneIn brings up information about the song and artist or the program, which you can save.
CamDictionary
Free on the Google Play Store
CamDictionary can be a lifesaver when you are traveling abroad or if you are at a fancy restaurant. This app translates words it sees through your device’s camera in real time so you don’t have to worry about taking a clear picture to get your explanation. With support for 36 languages including Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, etc. You can use CamDictionary in almost any part of the world. Thanks to the pronunciation guides and audio clips of foreign words recited by native speakers you can combine it with DuoLingo to become a language expert in no time!
GymPact
Free on Google Play Store
Having trouble finding the motivation to exercise? Maybe a financial incentive would help. That’s where GymPact comes in. This app pushes you to exercise by punishing you financially when you miss a planned workout. You can create your exercise schedule, then you put in the amount you are willing to pay if you don’t work out. If you miss a workout, you must pay. But wait, if you do not miss your workout, GymPact actually pays you! You won’t get rich but it is a great way of trying to get fit and save some money for the next summer!
Super Swiss Army Knife
Free on Google Play Store
Did you ever wish your phone could become a knife? Well it can’t, but this app transforms your phone into almost everything else you may need. This app can transform your phone into a flashlight or ruler; it also allows you to measure the distance between you and another object, as well as the height of that object. And it has a bubble-level tool, which helps you check whether objects are level, and a cross-vertical-measurement tool, which tells you whether an item is level and—if it’s not—the angle of deviation.
Venmo
Free on iOS
We all have that one friend who always says he’ll pay you back for dinner but never does. Well, they no longer have an excuse, thanks to Venmo. This free transaction app allows you to charge your friends and make payments, whether you’re subletting your couch or just want to avoid the dreaded act of bill-splitting at a restaurant. Venmo connects to your bank account with no extra charges, and the app’s 256-bit encryption keeps your financial information secure.
