there are so many apps out there that seem useful and then just sit and take up space. I’ve reviewed all the apps I’ve downloaded over the years and made this list of the ones I actually use and get something out of. these have made marked improvemen...
suuuper cute and simple focus app. my favorite way to use this is to keep me off my phone before bed!
Focus Friend, by Hank Green App - App Store
seriously made me start reading again. can’t recommend enough as a tracker and journal for your bookish adventures!
Pagebound: Social Book Tracker App - App Store
pulls all your records into one place, AND tracks meds, symptoms, vitals, and whatever else you like to chart to follow your health. also helps you prep for appointments and keep track of your providers! so so good for anyone with complex healthcare ...
Guava: Health Tracker - App Store - Apple
helps you budget while encouraging and rewarding you for sustainable purchases. really helps me feel like I can accomplish a lifestyle shift I’ve been working on for a long time
Commons: Make Your Money Count - App Store - Apple
makes it so easy and straightforward to take action about issues that matter to you. phone calls scare me, but this app makes it so simple that I don’t have a good excuse
5 Calls: Contact Your Congress App - App Store
spotify and other top streaming platforms are by and large predatory towards artists and morally ambiguous, especially with regards to AI as of late. qobuz is a wonderful alternative that you don’t need to feel icky about, PLUS it’s discovery algorit...
Qobuz: Music & Editorial App - App Store
I love the transit app :’) maybe it’s the neurodivergence but I’m a huge fan of public transportation and this app makes it so easy and fun
Transit • Subway & Bus Times App - App Store
I’ve found so many amazing recipes through the NYT!!
NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals 앱 - App Store
this tracker has thought of all the symptoms and lets me track what I’m actually experiencing, while feeing more fun than clinical
Stardust Period Tracker App - App Store
I still have a soft spot for wordle. that’s all.
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword App - App Store
so many yummy and interesting produce and food options at affordable prices! especially helpful when I’m not able to get to the grocery store comfortably
Misfits Market Grocery App App - App Store
I’m obsessed with martie. so many great deals on pantry staples, snacks, and now even household goods and beauty products.
Martie: Deal Discovery Store App - App Store
cutie pictures! I really enjoy logging memories and actually having to wait for them to “develop”
Lapse - Disposable Camera App - App Store
if ThriftBooks has no hardcore fans then I’m dead. such a fan, especially as someone who benefits from the educator discounts
ThriftBooks: New & Used Books App - App Store
I’m always so curious about what plants are around me and this is so good at IDing them! it’s like pokemon go for real living things
Seek by iNaturalist App - App Store
has made a huge impact on my ability to budget and understand my finances
Rocket Money - Bills & Budgets App - App Store
fave weather app hands down. love the quippy blurbs and interactive features
CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar - App Store - Apple
honestly super handy for tracking down particular items and keeping a record of past purchases
Shop: All your favorite brands App - App Store
alll of my cutest clothes are from thredup. what a brilliant way to thrift!
ThredUp: Online Thrift Store App - App Store
for snack cravings when there’s nowhere to go or no spoons to get there with!
Gopuff - Grocery Delivery App - App Store
if you don’t know about Waze you may be living under a rock… but this will navigate you out from under the rock! always finds the quickest way to get where I’m going