Apps and subscriptions I actually recommend because they save time, earn money, or keep me sane.
If you have ever wondered: “What apps actually help me get stuff done and are worth paying for?” This is for you.
These are my favorite software tools ...
NordVPN
Secure, private internet browsing, perfect for cafés and international travels. Because coffee shop Wi‑Fi is basically a stranger’s diary.
NordVPN
Host your own site or blog with ease.
Perfect for beginners.
Bluehost
QuickBooks Online
For freelancers and small business owners who want painless accounting.
Why I recommend: Saves you time, keeps your books clean, and makes tax season less awful.
QuickBooks
Skillshare
Learn anything, from design to coding to marketing — with bite-sized lessons.
Why I recommend: Always something new to learn.
Skillshare
ConvertKit
Email marketing made easy for creators and freelancers.
Why I recommend: Great automation, easy to set up, and personal support.
Kit: Email-First Operating System for Creators (formerly ConvertKit)
Trello (or Asana)
Task/project management made simple.
Why I recommend: Visual, intuitive, and keeps you on track.
Trello
Dropbox
Cloud storage that actually works, great for sharing big files.
Why I recommend: Super reliable, simple, and secure.
Dropbox.com
Slack
For teams, freelancers, and even group projects, better than endless emails.
Why I recommend: Clean communication, easy file sharing, integrations galore.
Slack
Notion
All-in-one workspace for notes, projects, wikis, and even life planning.
Why I recommend: Flexible, powerful, and surprisingly fun to use.
Notion
Grammarly
Write better, faster, and with fewer embarrassing mistakes.
Why I recommend: It catches what you miss. Even pro writers use it.
Grammarly
Canva Pro
The easiest way to make beautiful graphics, presentations, and social posts, no design degree required.
Why I recommend: Saves hours, makes you look pro, dirt-cheap for what it does.
