I’ve been through several versions of iPhone and Android smart phones… and since I’m currently on the iPhone 5S, I wanted to share some of my favorite apps that help me throughout the week. Although you may already be familiar with one or two of them, I hope this list will introduce you to some new apps that will enhance your life and create a more efficient workflow for you! Some of these are available for computers and tablets as well, and even androids. From increasing productivity, relaxation, saving money, or just living life; these are the 15 iPhone Apps You Need to Enhance Your Life:
The Main Idea: Receive a quick dossier of your contact helping prep for your next meeting
Official Description: “ is a free app that prepares you for every conversation in every meeting. It works seamlessly in the background to find and beautifully display relevant insights about the people you’re going to meet. Easily sidestep small talk and spark real conversations that matter.”
The Main Idea: Easy practice to learn a new language or dust off your old lingo skills!
Official Description: “Learn Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and English. Totally fun. Totally free. With , you learn a language completely free, without ads or hidden charges. You have fun while you learn, leveling up and competing with friends. You have the opportunity to translate real-world texts in the language you are learning, and in doing so, help us translate the Web into other languages.”
Note: Named Apple’s 2013 App of the year!
The Main Idea: If I didn’t have this app… I would probably never find my iPad or my iPhone! it plays a “ping” for you to find your device, wherever you may have placed it, and gives you a location map too!
Official Description: “If you misplace your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, the app will let you use another iOS device to find it and protect your data. Simply install this free app on another iOS device, open it, and sign in with the Apple ID you use for iCloud. Find My iPhone will help you locate your missing device on a map, remotely lock it, play a sound, display a message, or erase all the data on it.”
The Main Idea: Fall to sleep or meditate listening to some soothing sounds. Everything from wind chimes to ocean waves… it’ll have you thinking you’re sipping margaritas on the beach.
The Main Idea: Share or sync files on multiple devices for easy access no matter where you’re at.
Official Description: “ lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Access any file you save to your Dropbox from all your computers, iPhone, iPad, and the web. With Dropbox you’ll always have your important memories and work with you.”
Note: I’m still using the free space provided, but you can upgrade to more GB for a small fee… Just ignore that large red disclaimer letting me know my “Dropbox is full”! 😉�
The Main Idea: Remember when ________??? This app pulls from your social media accounts to give you a quick flashback of each day.
Official Description: “ helps you celebrate the best moments of the past with your friends. It’s like #tbt every day! What were you doing a year ago today? Two years? Three years? Timehop brings together your old photos and posts from your iPhone, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Foursquare and replays your past a day at a time.”
The Main Idea: The best way to find compare gas prices to get the best deal.
Official Description: “ uses gas price information provided by our users to bring drivers together to support the common goal of saving money on gas. Share gas prices you see to win free gas and help others save money too!”
The Main Idea: A browser that minimizes data usage to save money and avoid overage fees.
Official Description: “Browse the web with the greatest speed and efficiency using the web browser. Lighting fast. Safe and secure. Easy to use. Innovative and powerful.”
The Main Idea: Electronic membership card holder coupons!
Official Description: “ app: Never carry plastic or paper loyalty, membership, library cards or coupons again!”
The Main Idea: Track your diet, calories, and exercise activities.
Official Description: “Lose weight with , the fastest and easiest-to-use calorie counter for iPhone and iPad. With the largest food database of any iOS calorie counter (over 3,000,000 foods), and amazingly fast food and exercise entry, we’ll help you take those extra pounds off! There is no better diet app – period.”
The Main Idea: Essential for road trips or commuting – the best way to listen & learn on the go to almost any topic you can imagine!
Official Description: “Introducing the app, an amazing way to discover, subscribe to, and play your favorite podcasts. Explore hundreds of thousands of free audio and video podcasts in the Featured tab, or browse Top Charts to see what’s hot right now. Add your favorite podcasts to personal stations that stay up to date when new episodes become available.”