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Best iOS Apps

The home-screen keepers, not the one-time downloads.

The best iOS apps for iPhone and iPad — productivity, utilities, and everyday tools worth a spot on your home screen, curated beyond the App Store charts.

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  1. 1ChatGPT

    ChatGPT is still the best AI in 2024. I use it for coding pretty much every day and occasionally for one-off tasks and recipes. It's worth the $20/month fee.

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  2. 2Otta

    Otta is different from the other job boards in that it only shows you jobs that fit your profile. You set your preferences, such as location (or remote-only), desired salary, tech stack, role, visa status etc. Then, you get new jobs daily, all of which are selected to match your profile and are of high quality. You also get to see the company's average response time and response rate. You can apply with Otta or on the company's website.

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  3. 3ZenCall

    AI phone agent to receive and make phone calls for you

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  4. 4Runestone Text Editor

    Runestone Text Editor is a tool for editing plain text and code and it's optimized for Apple Vision Pro. Features include syntax highlighting, customizable themes, tools for finding and replacing text, code formatting, and many more. It's free to use but offers premium features for a price. It has a rating of 4.8.

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  5. 5Drops

    Drops is a language learning app that focuses on teaching vocabulary through quick, visual-based games. The idea is to make learning feel more like playing, with short sessions you can fit into your day. Instead of grammar-heavy lessons, it leans on matching words with pictures, swiping, and tapping to help words stick in your memory. The app covers over 40 languages, from common ones like Spanish and French to less common ones like Hawaiian and Ainu. You get common, everyday words and phrases to start with—things you’d actually use in conversation. It’s built for people who want to learn at their own pace, and there are features like reminders and streaks to keep you coming back. Drops keeps lessons short—usually five minutes—so it’s easy to squeeze in some learning while waiting for coffee or riding the train. There’s a free version with ads and limits on daily use, or you can pay for Premium to get rid of ads, unlock all content, and use it offline. Overall, it’s not going to teach you complex grammar or how to hold a full conversation right away, but if you’re looking to build your vocabulary in a fun, no-pressure way, it does the job.

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  6. 6musicat.fm

    Musicat is a comprehensive website and mobile app available for Android and iOS. It connects to your Apple Music account to track your listening history, offering detailed stats, year-by-year top artists and albums, and insights into your favorite tracks. Musicat also helps you discover new music, lets you view what you were listening to on this day in the past, and enables following interesting accounts for a social music experience.

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  7. 7Duolingo

    Duolingo is an app and website designed to help people learn languages in a simple and engaging way. It’s free to use, though there are paid options that remove ads and offer extra features. The lessons are short and interactive, with exercises that involve matching words, listening to sentences, speaking, and translating. A green owl named Duo acts as the app’s mascot—offering encouragement when you stay on track and reminders when you don’t. The platform offers a wide range of languages, from widely spoken ones like Spanish, French, and Chinese to less common choices like Welsh, Hawaiian, and even fictional languages like Klingon and High Valyrian. Lessons focus on practical, everyday communication—like ordering food or asking for directions—though you’ll occasionally encounter quirky sentences that are memorable in their oddness. Duolingo adapts to your progress: if you’re struggling, it slows down; if you’re doing well, it introduces more challenging material. There are game-like features—points, streaks, and levels—that keep learning motivating and fun. For those looking to go beyond basic lessons, Duolingo also offers podcasts, stories, and interactive exercises to improve listening and reading comprehension. Convenient and easy to use, Duolingo fits into almost any schedule—you can practice on the bus, during a lunch break, or before bed. While it’s not a complete substitute for full immersion or in-depth study, it’s a useful tool for beginners and a good way to keep language skills fresh.

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  8. 8Chloeting app

    I am a huge fan of chloe ting's workouts. I haven't checked out her app yet, as I use her mostly on desktop but I find that her workouts are the most fun, versatile and effective.

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  9. 9Habits

    Minimalist UI focused on building good habits first. · Visual tracking, smart reminders, and neat home screen widgets keep you committed. Habits is a simple habit tracker for iOS to build better habits that last. Completely private with a pleasant, minimalist UI and handy tools, it helps create and track meaningful habits, and most importantly stay consistent. MINIMALIST UI Building habits shouldn't be complicated. Our free simple habit tracker is designed to help you focus on progress, not perfection, without the clutter. TOOLS TO BUILD GOOD HABITS From a habit checklist to a visual habit calendar, we provide the tools you need to transform your life. Habits gives you the structure to monitor your triggers and stay disciplined. HABITS APP FEATURES: · Habit Streak Tracker: Watch your habit streak grow as you complete tasks. Visual feedback keeps you accountable and motivated to never break the chain. · Beautiful Habit Calendar: Visualize your progress with an intuitive, color-coded heatmap. See your long-term consistency at a glance. · Smart Habit Reminder: Never forget a task again. Set a custom habit reminder for any time of day to stay on track. · Flexible Habit Counter: Track good habits and bad habits your way. Support for multiple completions per day and custom schedules (daily, weekly, or specific days). · Habits Widget: Access your simple goal tracker directly from your home screen for even faster logging. At the end of the day, Habits is just a simple habit tracker that works. Use it as a habit checklist for your morning routine or a habit breaker app to improve your wellness. It’s your choice.

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  10. 10LEGO® Builder's Journey

    That's right, it's LEGO on your Apple Vision! It's a simple puzzle game where you use your creativity and building skills to solve problems and advance through a LEGO world.

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  11. 11Get Jacked

    Get Jacked is a gym tracking app and personal robo trainer. Get Jacked helps beginners, intermediates and advanced lifters improving their training by tracking training performance over the medium and long term. Get jacked adjusts training volume to fit your needs making sure that you get the best possible results given your personal constraints.

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  12. 12Daily

    Daily is a simple to-do list and daily planner designed for people who feel overwhelmed but still want to move forward. Instead of pushing you to do more, Daily gives you a quiet place to put things down, see what matters, and begin your day with clarity. When everything is in your head, it’s hard to focus. With Daily, you can unload tasks, reminders, and thoughts as they come — without needing to organize them right away. Then, when you're ready, you can look at everything with fresh eyes and choose what actually matters for today. Daily’s Today view shows only what needs your attention now, helping you return to a calm, grounded sense of focus. Anything that isn’t important anymore can be let go, and anything that still matters carries forward gently to the next day. Daily stays simple on purpose — just enough structure to support you, without creating complexity or pressure.

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  13. 13Himalayas

    Himalayas let's you filter jobs by time zone, visa, skills, company, salary, tech stack, and more. You can set up a profile and let companies discover you as well.

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  14. 14ForeFlight Voyager

    Watch live air traffic take off and depart from realistic 3D models of real airports. Listen to real air comms traffic from supported airports.

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  15. 15Italki

    Italki is a platform connecting language teachers, mostly native speakers, with students. You can book, pay, and schedule your classes directly through their website. The classes are one on one, just you and the teacher, and conducted over a video call. I used Italki successfully before going to Thailand for the first time. My wife who is Thai gave me an Italki gift card. There are plenty of teachers to chose from and the rates are affordable. You'll pay anywhere from $10 to about $20 for a class.

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  16. 16RazFit

    RazFit is a native iOS fitness app built 100% in SwiftUI for iPhone and iPad. It delivers high-intensity bodyweight workouts in just 1 to 10 minutes a day — no gym or equipment required. The app features AI coaching with two virtual trainers, Orion and Lyss, who evaluate your fitness level and adapt exercises automatically. A gamification system with 32 unlockable milestones keeps you motivated through an entire year of training. Every exercise includes easier and harder modifications so you control your progression. RazFit is designed for all fitness levels, from complete beginners to advanced athletes. It leverages iOS 18+ technologies for a fast, smooth native experience. Start with a 3-day free trial.

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  17. 17Dashtera

    aiME brings the power of open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) directly to your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Designed to be your constant, private companion, aiME ensures you have access to a smart assistant regardless of your location, connectivity, or network status. It perfectly complements your daily workflow, stepping in when you need absolute privacy or find yourself off the grid. *Always Available, Zero Connectivity Required* Whether you are at 30,000 feet in Airplane Mode, exploring remote hiking trails, or traveling internationally without a data plan, aiME is ready to help. There is no Wi-Fi hunting, no roaming fees, and no dead zones. It’s on-device intelligence that travels with you everywhere, ensuring you can write, plan, and brainstorm without interruption. *Ironclad Privacy by Design* Some thoughts, drafts, and sensitive information are meant for your eyes only. Because aiME processes everything locally, your data never leaves your phone. We have eliminated the need for servers, which means zero risk of data leaks or corporate tracking. Every prompt and conversation is processed securely on your device, giving you total peace of mind. *Reliability When You Need It Most* When the unexpected happens—like severe storms, power outages, or natural disasters—aiME remains a dependable resource. It acts as a reliable tool for organizing information, problem-solving, and staying focused even when the local network goes down. *Fair & Transparent Pricing* We believe in straightforward pricing. aiME operates on a freemium model where the core features are free forever. If you want to take your experience to the next level, you can unlock our premium features with a single, one-time purchase. No monthly subscriptions, no paywalls on your basic chats, and no hidden fees. Core Features: Curated Model Library: Download and seamlessly switch between top open-source models optimized for mobile performance. Free-Forever Core: Enjoy unlimited offline AI chats without ever entering a credit card. One-Time Premium Unlock: Pay once for advanced capabilities—never worry about a recurring subscription. Limitless Versatility: Ideal for creative writing, private journaling, travel planning, offline research, and emergency preparedness. Download aiME today and experience the freedom of having a private, reliable AI assistant right in your pocket.

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  18. 18LifeVault: Life Organized

    Stop typing out your family's paperwork. LifeVault is a private family organizer that scans your documents into records for you. Create a profile for everyone you care for: kids, aging parents, pets, and your home. Each holds the records that fit it: IDs, medical, insurance, prescriptions, school, and legal. Scan a driver's license, passport, or insurance card and LifeVault reads the fields and files the original in your Document Vault. Caring for someone? Check "Add to Timeline" on records like medications and procedures, and add hospital stays or cognitive changes in the History section. You get a medical history to hand a doctor. When it counts, at the ER, a new sitter, or the vet, export a whole profile as one PDF, or share only what you pick. Expiration dates become reminders, so passports and policies don't lapse. It stays private by design: on your device, no account, no cloud, Face ID, encrypted backups. It's free during launch, and your data always stays yours.

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  19. 19Fluidium

    From the award-winning creator of Uzu comes Fluidium — a breathtaking interactive fluid art experience. Watch as vibrant streams of liquid color respond instantly to your touch, creating endlessly unique patterns and visuals. Choose from 130 stunning presets or design your own with custom palettes and brushes. Record and share your creations, or simply relax and enjoy Auto-Play mode as Fluidium transforms your screen into a living work of art. Built with Metal for iOS, it delivers real-time performance and dazzling effects on any device.

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  20. 20Encamera

    Encamera is the world's first truly encrypted camera app designed for those who understand that some moments are meant to stay private. Our mission is to give you complete control over your photos and videos with military-grade security that even we or Apple can't access. Store your encrypted content locally or in iCloud, it’s always protected and always yours. We believe that true privacy shouldn't come with strings attached. That is why Encamera is built on a foundation of total anonymity. There are no accounts to create and no email addresses required to get started. We don’t want your data, and we certainly don’t want to track you. To ensure your experience remains seamless and focused, the app is entirely ad-free. You won't find any intrusive banners or sponsored content here, just a clean, professional tool dedicated to your security. Furthermore, we respect your digital well-being: Encamera will never send you notifications. We believe the best security is the kind that stays out of your way until you need it. The core of the Encamera experience is instant, end-to-end protection. Unlike traditional vault apps that require you to "import" photos after they've already been saved to your unencrypted system library, Encamera captures media directly into its secure environment. Every shutter click and every second of video is encrypted the moment it is captured. This bypasses the default phone album entirely, ensuring that sensitive data never touches an unsecure folder where other apps or cloud services might scrape it.

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  21. 21ChatXOS

    ChatXOS is the all-in-one AI chat app for iPhone. Instead of juggling separate subscriptions to ChatGPT ($20/mo), Claude ($20/mo), Gemini ($20/mo), and Grok ($30/mo), get access to all of them in one native iOS app for just $13/mo. The app includes 18+ AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, and DeepSeek. Use Claude 4.5 Opus for coding tasks, GPT-5.2 for general knowledge, Gemini 3.0 for research, Grok for real-time news, and DeepSeek for the cutting edge. Key features: - Switch models mid-conversation - Compare Mode: Run up to 4 models simultaneously and pick the best response - Chat organization with pinning and custom titles - Web search capabilities - Image/file attachments for vision models Built for mobile-first users who want the best AI for every task without subscription juggling.

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  22. 22ChatXOS

    ChatXOS is the all-in-one AI chat app for iPhone. Instead of juggling separate subscriptions to ChatGPT ($20/mo), Claude ($20/mo), Gemini ($20/mo), and Grok ($30/mo), get access to all of them in one native iOS app for just $13/mo. The app includes 18+ AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, and DeepSeek. Use Claude 4.5 Opus for coding tasks, GPT-5.2 for general knowledge, Gemini 3.0 for research, Grok for real-time news, and DeepSeek for the cutting edge. Key features: - Switch models mid-conversation - Compare Mode: Run up to 4 models simultaneously and pick the best response - Chat organization with pinning and custom titles - Web search capabilities - Image/file attachments for vision models Built for mobile-first users who want the best AI for every task without subscription juggling.

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  23. 23ChatXOS

    ChatXOS is the all-in-one AI chat app for iPhone. Instead of juggling separate subscriptions to ChatGPT ($20/mo), Claude ($20/mo), Gemini ($20/mo), and Grok ($30/mo), get access to all of them in one native iOS app for just $13/mo. The app includes 18+ AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, and DeepSeek. Use Claude 4.5 Opus for coding tasks, GPT-5.2 for general knowledge, Gemini 3.0 for research, Grok for real-time news, and DeepSeek for the cutting edge. Key features: - Switch models mid-conversation - Compare Mode: Run up to 4 models simultaneously and pick the best response - Chat organization with pinning and custom titles - Web search capabilities - Image/file attachments for vision models Built for mobile-first users who want the best AI for every task without subscription juggling.

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  24. 24Risly

    Risly is the alarm clock that takes the snooze button away. It rings through silent mode, Focus and a locked screen — and the only way to shut it up is to finish a mission: scan a real object across the room, solve a few math problems, or shake the phone awake. Nothing you can slap at arm's length, half-asleep. No five more minutes. By the time the mission's done, so are you — on your feet, eyes open, brain on. That's the whole point. Snoozing feeds sleep inertia, the fog that drags you back under. Movement and focus are what break it, so Risly makes you do both before it goes quiet. Built for heavy sleepers, students, shift workers — anyone whose alarm quietly stopped working. Pick your mission, set the difficulty, keep the streak alive. iPhone, iOS 26+, 18 languages. Free for 3 days, then monthly or yearly. Cancel anytime.

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  25. 25Caffeine Clock

    Caffeine Clock is a caffeine tracker that provides accurate tracking, translating into better decision making for your life. Log what you drink or eat, see how caffeine is absorbed and cleared over time, and plan your last cup so you can sleep soundly. ACCURATE TRACKING WITH ABSORPTION RATE CALCULATION Not just totals. Caffeine Clock models how quickly you absorb caffeine and how it declines (half-life), then estimates how much is in your system right now - and later in the day. You can even set how long you've drank that cappuccino - and it updates correctly. BEAUTIFUL, ACTIONABLE DASHBOARD A clean, atrractive graph on the dashboard shows your current level, projected decline, and how much caffeine you'll have at any time. Long press to scrub through the graph to show the correct values! At a glance, you’ll know if you’re in the clear or if another cup will push you past your comfort zone. SLEEP-AWARE INSIGHTS, WHEN THEY MATTER Set your target bedtime. If your projected level is calculated to be high when you go to sleep, Caffeine Clock lets you know early, before you even add a drink — so you can adjust your cut-off time and protect tonight’s sleep. HOW IT WORKS • Log a drink from the 200+ library or add a custom drink • The app models absorption and half-life to estimate your level over time. • See the live caffeine curve and countdown on the dashboard • Set a bedtime and get informed if you may still be “too caffeinated” by then

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