We’ve got a bunch of fresh and exciting apps that can totally transform your smartphone.
Canva
Replaces bulkier programs like Photoshops.
Some advanced features require a paid subscription.
Apps on a smartphone.Thom Bradley / Unsplash
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Pocket Casts
Automatically finds new episodes.
Intuitive interface with lots of handy features.
Listen without committing to a subscription.
Can’t put together lists of episodes you’d like to hear.
Useful trim function, but can result in choppy-sounding play.
You’ll need to upgrade to access premium features.
Calm
Choose the throw in and length of meditation desired.
For adults, but suitable for children, with adult help.
Help and customer service are lacking.
Thinking of giving meditation a try?
Calm is a free app geared toward beginners.
It offers short, guided meditation sessions ranging from three to 25 minutes.
There’s also an option for unguided meditation sessions with a timer and more than 30 soothing nature sounds.
Forest by Seekrtech
A novel approach to time management.
You lose tree progress if phone battery dies.
Need to be productive but can’t resist wasting time on your iPhone?
Zedge
Huge variety of sounds.
Easy searching for just the right sound.
Free to download and use.
Some sounds are low quality.
Icon packs are no longer available.
Need subscription for an ad-free experience.
The app offers thousands of high-quality sounds that are free and easy to download.
Browse through the categories or use the search function to look for a specific sound.
Files by Google
Easy, effective way to free up space.
Transfers large files quickly.
Unearths duplicate files so that you could delete them.
No support for cloud storage.
Shares files only with other users of the app.
Fabulous
Broad variety of routines to choose from.
Gives estimates of how long each routine takes.
Some might find articles and questions distracting.
Requires single payment up front, rather than monthly.
You’ll start small with incremental goals that help you build your habit progress over time.
Eventually, you’ll have renewed rituals for your morning, workday, and nighttime routines.
