These days, there seems to be an app for everything – transport, shopping, scheduling and even exercising. With so many to choose from, how do you know which ones you should invest in and which ones are a waste of time (and money)? Hopefully this list of apps you shouldn’t be without can help you decide.
Rundavoo
This is a mobile scheduling app, which you can use to plan social events with friends so an absolute essential if you find it difficult getting everyone together. The app allows you to name the event, decide what you’re going to do – dinner, drinks, coffee etc. – and gives any friends involved in the group the option to add suggestions.
MyFitnessPal
If you’re looking to improve your overall lifestyle then this is the app for you. With great calorie counting capabilities and a food and exercise entry option, this app will help you achieve all your fitness goals at your own pace.
The Hunt
Do you ever find yourself wondering where someone got that pair of shoes or that great pair of jeans? Well consider that a thing of the past when you download The Hunt. Just post a picture of what you’re looking for and a community of over 3 million shoppers will help you find it or buy it for less.
HungryHouse
With people now working longer hours, the demand for convenience is growing. This app is a great way to get a tasty, nutritious meal without taking up too much time. You can get a whole range of delicious food delivered right to your door.
Candy Crush
One of the world’s most popular games at the moment, this video puzzle app has over 132 million monthly users and is great when you have some time to kill while waiting for your bus or for an appointment.
There’s usually not enough time in the day to read all the articles you want to read from different places. Pocket allows you to bookmark any you come across and save them for later all in one place. So when you’ve finally got five minutes to yourself at the end of the day, you can just open your pocket rather than trawling the web to find them again.
Dark Sky
This is not just your average weather app. Unlike others, it will tell you exactly when it is about to rain, practically down to the minute and exactly when it will stop. Check it before you head out to see if it would be better waiting a few more minutes. Never again will you have to turn up at a meeting looking like you just got out of the shower.
Goodbudget
This simple budgeting app helps you to manage your personal finances and keep track of your spending. It also has a very useful “envelopes” feature, which allows you to allocate money to different people so this is great for keeping an eye on what the kids are spending.
Waze
This is one of the world’s largest traffic apps, where you can join a community of drivers in your area to share traffic and road information to improve everybody’s journey. It also allows you to report accidents and other hazards to alert drivers to avoid the route.
TED
For those who are always looking to expand their knowledge, the official TED app stores talks from some of the most interesting people in industries ranging from medicine to music. With thousands of talks available in many different languages, there’s a lot to learn.