9 Fantastic Apps and Games Every New iPhone User Needs
Apps are a dime a dozen on the App Store. It doesn't matter what type of app you need or game you want to play; chances are there's something on the App Store that fits all your needs.
But with so many apps and games available, it's become really hard to find some of the hidden gems. Sure, you can stick with popular apps like Streaks, Netflix, or Instagram, but what if you're in the mood for something different?
Well, you're in luck because we've gathered some lesser-known apps and games that are worth taking a closer look at. They might not be the most popular, but they're definitely good at what they do. Read on for 9 fantastic apps and games that you should check out.
Forest: Focus for Productivity
Forest is one of those apps that you might have heard about in the past but never gave it a shot. Well, now is your chance. Even though it isn't as popular as other productivity apps, Forest still stands out as one of the best.
If you love productivity and nature, you'll love Forest. With this app, you can set up a timer and get to work. You won't be able to stop working until the timer hits zero, and then you'll have a small break before you return to work.
What makes Forest different, though, is that with every cycle you complete, you'll plant a small tree in your in-app "virtual forest." The more productive you are, the more trees you'll have. If you stop being productive, your trees might die.
But what makes Forest an amazing app is that you can also help plant trees in the real world. The company behind the app has planted over 1,500,000 trees worldwide, and they're not stopping anytime soon. You can help yourself and help the world at the same time.
Tiny Calendar: Planner & Tasks
Tiny Calendar is one of those simple but effective apps. At its core, it's a simple calendar app for keeping track of your future events. Moreover, its beautiful design and amazing widgets make it a much better option than Apple's Calendar app.
Of course, if you want to take your experience to the next level, Tiny Calendar has your back. The app's features allow you to create events instantly, rearrange them however you need, and share them with your coworkers.
After you create an event, Tiny Calendar can remind you in many different ways. For instance, you can create reminders to be sent out as notifications or to get notifications as emails in your inbox.
You can also sync your Google and iCloud calendars to have all your tasks in one place.
The Rich - Investment partner
The Rich app might have an unusual name, but it's the perfect companion for people who want to track their investments and connect with like-minded people.
With The Rich, you can keep track of your portfolio with just a few taps. You'll get a detailed view of all your investments, and you'll also be able to check when you're getting paid dividends in its built-in calendar.
The app also offers important news about companies you might be interested in.
You can also search for any stock or ETF and get detailed data about it. For instance, you can learn how much the stock pays in dividends and what the price action looks like.
One of the best features is that you can follow other people and talk to them. That way, you can find people who invest like you and chat with them about future investments.
Math Master: Math Games
Whether you like Math or not, Math Master is the perfect app. With it, you can play and learn about math on the go.
As you can guess by its name, Math Master features challenges for every kind of operation. Your goal is to finish each operation as quickly as possible. The faster you are, the higher your score, which you can then compare with other players around the world on the leaderboard.
Of course, playing this game is easier said than done. The good news is that Math Master also comes with explainers on how to mentally perform any operation. The tips it provides are really easy to understand and work like a charm.
Of course, you'll need to practice to master the lessons you learn, but you'll also have a ton of fun while you're at it.
Lichess • Online Chess
You've probably heard of Chess.com, one of the most popular chess platforms in the world. While that app is great, it can also be very expensive. If you're just starting out in the chess world, you might not want to spend $100 or more on a yearly subscription.
Luckily, we have other platforms like Lichess. This open-source platform lets you play with thousands of people around the world.
In addition to regular chess matches, you can access countless chess puzzles to improve your game without losing your rating. Of course, you can also learn from the best by watching grandmasters play with other high-rated players.
If that's not enough, many people have contributed classes and lessons to Lichess. You can access all of them from the app and even practice with the puzzles they've created.
But by far, the best part about Lichess is that it's completely free. As soon as you download the app and create an account, you can access everything we just mentioned.
Dark Noise: Ambient Sounds
If you deal with stress and find it hard to sleep at night, Dark Noise might be the best app for you.
Dark Noise features up to 50 different sounds. You can play these sounds to help you relax, combine them however you like, and save them as your own personal mix.
One of the best parts about Dark Noise is that you can use it on any device. The app is available on Mac, iPhone, or iPad. You can also add widgets to your Home Screen and Lock Screen so it's easier to access all your favorite relaxing sounds.
Walli: Cool Wallpapers
Your iPhone's wallpapers are great on their own, but if you want something a little different, you can use an app like Walli.
This simple app features hundreds of thousands of different wallpapers you can download and use instantly. Granted, you'll need to subscribe to Walli to access some wallpapers, but there are plenty of great ones that are free or that you can download after you watch an ad.
Walli offers wallpapers for every mood. Whether you like realistic pictures, cool art, or minimal designs, the app has everything you want.
Artists also constantly update their designs, so you'll find something you love in seconds.
As we mentioned, you can use and download many wallpapers for free, but if you want to support your favorite creators, you can subscribe to Walli. Plus, you can follow them inside the app so you know when their new wallpapers drop.
Water Tracker by WaterMinder
Waterminder was an extremely popular app in the best of times, but most people don't use it anymore. Still, this is one of those apps that could literally change your life.
This app is straightforward. After you create your profile and enter a few details about yourself, the app will tell you how much water you need to drink during the day.
Then, you can set up reminders so you never forget to take a few sips throughout your day. The app's cool feature set makes drinking water interesting.
For instance, you can add widgets to your Home Screen so you never forget about drinking water and can keep track of your water intake. Plus, it has achievements you'll earn just by drinking enough water during the day.
If you want to see how much you've improved, you can always see your water intake history inside the app and see your progress.
Amazon Freevee
Freevee may not be the most popular streaming service, but it's still a must-have for movie lovers.
As you can guess by its name, Freevee is a streaming service that features free movies and shows. You'll find amazing titles that you never thought could be free. Plus, you might find some old classics that you forgot existed.
Besides content on demand, there are also 24/7 Live channels you can watch whenever you want. These channels are available at no cost, and they offer marathons of many popular shows.
Of course, you'll have to sit through ads occasionally. Fortunately, most ads aren't intrusive, and they'll let you enjoy your movie or show without many interruptions.