There are An application for just about everything now, and new ones are coming out all the time. Many of us have all the essentials, like Venmo, Google Maps and Instagram, but there are many lesser-known apps that are useful and can make us more productive, but also add a bit of fun to our lives.
We’ve rounded up six cool apps that you’ll actually use, as opposed to the trendy ones you download just for fun and never touch again. All but one are available for iPhone and Android, but each is worthy enough to live on your phone forever.
If you are a plant parent (or plant killer – no judgment here), this app is for you. It provides individual maintenance schedules and reminders for each of your plants, as well as recommendations, treatment plans, and step-by-step guides on how best to care for them. If you don’t know when to water them, don’t worry: Plant will notify you and even advise you when it’s time to fertilize, spray, clean and repot your plants. The app also has a plant identification feature (in case you don’t know what kind of plant you have) and a light meter, so you can gauge the different lighting conditions in your home and understand which plants can thrive in different locations. Whether you’re trying to get orchids to bloom or start an herb garden in your kitchen window, Planta has you covered.
This self-proclaimed “planetarium in your pocket” will make you feel small in the best way. night sky for iPhone lets you take all the mysteries of space wherever you go, whatever the time of day. All you have to do is point your device at the sky, and you’ll be greeted with a dazzling live 3D map featuring illustrations of constellations, stars, planets, and satellites. The app will even show you built-in weather reports that reveal the best times for stargazing. And if you’re really determined to learn all you can about astronomical events, the app can tell you about future events.
For all art lovers, everyday art blesses your phone with a work of art and a corresponding short story about its history and everyday meaning. The app also contains an archive filled with all kinds of artworks, from classic masterpieces to modern masterpieces to contemporary masterpieces from museums and galleries around the world . You can even create a gallery of your favorite pieces. If you are familiar with the world of fine art or just want to start your day with beautiful aesthetics and history, this app is a fun download.
This app is great for all kinds of readers, whether you’re just coming out of a reading slump or already moving on to the next book on your shelf! If you’re trying to keep track of the books you’ve read or just getting into the habit of reading, Bookly will help you do that. The app can track your reading sessions, hold you accountable, and create a reading routine that works for you. Bookly also creates a custom report with your reading stats, if you want to track your progress in real time.
If you’re obsessed with “what’s for dinner” or just want to spice up – both literally and figuratively – your meals, jew is the app for you. After plugging in your household size, dietary restrictions, likes and dislikes, and cooking appliances, the app will allow you to sift through a custom rolodex recipe. Once you have selected a recipe, the ingredients to make it will automatically be added to your cart. Then you can choose the nearest grocery store to get home delivery or in-store pickup, so you can get your groceries and start cooking. (And don’t worry, you can add other items to your grocery cart, too.)
This app will help you keep consistent time while you practice your music. Complete with the ability to customize each beat’s sound and time signature, metronome is a necessity for every musician, regardless of your instrument or skill level. You can also save rhythm presets and create your own set list.
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