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Sunrise -

Sunrise is an iPhone app that serves as a gentle alarm clock, waking you up 15 minutes before sunrise for a soothing start to your day. It's perfect for morning people who enjoy a beautiful sunrise view.

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Skiplagged -

Skiplagged is a unique travel app that finds "Hidden City" flights, offering cheaper options by booking layovers to your desired destination. It's available on both iOS and Android.

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Talkspace -

Talkspace connects you to mental health professionals, making mental healthcare accessible and affordable. It allows you to seek counseling and psychiatric support through the app, available i both the App Store and Google Play.

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Flipboard -

Flipboard is a content curation app that simplifies finding and reading news that is based on your interests. It offers an ad-free experience and allows you to customize your news feed.

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Waze -

Waze is a highly accurate navigation app that provides real-time traffic updates, accident reports, and road information. It's a more reliable option for getting around than most preinstalled navigation apps.

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Google Translate -

Google Translate is a powerful language translation app. It can translate text from photos or typed input, making it helpful for understanding foreign languages or deciphering text.

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Done -

Done is an iPhone-only habit tracker app with a colorful design. It makes tracking your goals and progress a joy, allowing you to set and monitor your tasks while also providing a space for notes and journaling.

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Adobe Fill & Sign -

Adobe Fill & Sign allows you to import and edit PDF documents and images, making it easy to sign and save documents digitally. It's a handy tool for handling paperwork.

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Shazam -

Shazam identifies songs you hear, whether on TV, at a mall, or on the radio, instantly providing the song title and artist. It's perfect for discovering new and old favorites.

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Basmo -

Basmo is an iPhone app designed for bibliophiles. It helps you catalog your reading list, set goals, take notes, and organize your book collection. It's an excellent tool for avid readers.

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Calm -

Calm is a meditation and relaxation app offering a variety of calming content, from meditation courses to anxiety-reducing lessons. It requires a subscription and helps users cope with stress.

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Rootd -

Rootd is an iPhone and Android app designed to help individuals with anxiety. It offers guided lessons, breathing exercises, journaling, and panic attack assistance, making it a valuable tool for managing stress.

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Cookpad -

Cookpad is a recipe app that connects you with a diverse range of recipes. It allows you to save your favorite recipes, manage shopping lists, and discover new dishes based on your preferences. It's a handy tool for home cooks.

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Duolingo -

Duolingo is a language-learning app offering courses in 19 languages. It's a fun and interactive way to start learning a new language, covering reading, writing, and speaking skills.

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Google Hangouts -

Google Hangouts is a versatile video chat app that supports group conversations and screen sharing, making it a convenient choice for connecting with friends and family.

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What3words -

What3words divides the world into 3m squares, each with a unique three-word tag, providing a precise way to describe locations. It's useful for navigation and pinpointing locations and is available on both iOS and Android.

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Planta -

Planta is an app for plant enthusiasts, helping you care for your plants by setting watering schedules and offering reminders for fertilizing and repotting. It's available in both the App Store and Google Play.

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Zombies, Run! -

This fitness app, available for both iPhones and Androids, turns your run into an interactive game. It encourages you to complete workouts and missions while being chased by virtual zombies!

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Drink Water Tracker Reminder -

This app sends reminders to help you stay hydrated throughout the day, ensuring you meet your daily water intake goals. It's available for both iPhone and Android.

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Libby -

Libby connects to your library card, providing access to a vast collection of eBooks and audiobooks. You can borrow and read these digital books on your phone or e-readers like Kindle.

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Goodreads -

Goodreads is a reading enthusiast's dream app, enabling you to rate and review books, create a reading list, and participate in reading challenges. It also connects you with friends to share your reading experiences.

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Mint -

Mint is a finance management app that helps you track spending, manage bills, and gain insights into your financial health. It connects to your bank and credit card accounts to provide a comprehensive overview.

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Brainfood -

Brainfood is an iPhone app that provides bite-sized "knowledge nuggets" to help you learn something new in just 30 seconds. It's engaging and informative, perfect for moments of downtime.

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Evernote -

Evernote is a versatile note-taking app suitable for organizing to-do lists and notes, and for collaborating with colleagues. It offers both free and premium plans to meet your needs.

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Zocdoc -

Zocdoc helps you find and book appointments with doctors in your area, simplifying the process of finding a new physician. It's available on both iPhones and Android devices.

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Eve -

Eve by Glow is a comprehensive period-tracking app that goes beyond cycle tracking. It helps you monitor physical and emotional states, providing valuable insights from your data. Eve also offers a supportive community and sexual health information.

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GasBuddy -

GasBuddy helps you save on fuel costs by comparing gas prices at nearby stations. It's a valuable tool for finding the cheapest options for filling up your tank.

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Snapseed -

Snapseed is a free photo editing app that enhances your images with tools for adjusting color and sharpness, and applying preset filters. It's available in both the App Store and Google Play.

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CARROT Weather -

CARROT Weather is a weather app with personality. You can customize its tone, providing either a straightforward forecast or a more humorous one. It's available on iOS and Android.

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Time Limits -

While not an app itself, both Apple and Android phones offer time-limit features to restrict app usage, helping you manage screen time effectively.

Sources: (PCMag) (Friday.app) (ClickUp) (Cool Material)

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