The best apps for Android and iPhone

4 December 2023
The best apps for Android and iPhone

Have you bought a new smartphone from alao and are now looking for the best apps to download for your new device? Then you’ve come to the right place.

There are millions of apps in the Apple, Huawei and Google app stores, so it’s hard to keep track of them all. With our overview of the best apps, you can equip your smartphone with top apps in no time at all.

Must-have apps

A new smartphone is a great opportunity to get rid of digital clutter and only download the apps you really need. We’ve taken care of that too and put together 12 apps that will enrich your everyday life.

Here are the 12 must-have apps that belong on every smartphone.

The best mobile games

Mobile games no longer have to hide behind their console or PC competitors. On the contrary: there are many great games in the app stores that are not available anywhere else. Whether you’re a strategy, action or role-playing game fan, you’re guaranteed to find your next favorite game in this article.

Click here for the best mobile games.

The best budget apps for singles and couples

How much money do I have at the end of the month? How much do I need to save to be able to afford a vacation? Budget apps can help here, giving you an overview of your finances. In the article you will also find apps that are suitable for couples.

Click here for the best budget apps.

The best camera apps

Although the pre-installed camera apps have caught up considerably in recent years, they still fall far short of the possibilities offered by camera apps from third-party developers.

Here are the best deal apps.

Reading tip: Find out how to take better photos in this guideAnd in this article, we give you 10 tips on what you can do with your vacation photos.

The best couple apps

A few questions need to be answered at the latest when moving in together: How will the joint finances be managed? Who is responsible for purchasing? Who does which tasks? In this article, we present the best apps for couples.

Click here for the best apps for couples.

The best dating apps and LGBTQ dating apps

Opinions differ as to whether you can really find your dream partner with a dating app. Nevertheless, millions of people use these apps. But which ones are really recommended? You can also find the best dating apps for LGBTQ people there.

Click here for the best dating apps.

Reading tip: Find out about the dangers of online dating here.

The best deal and black friday apps

Deal apps aren’t just your BFF on Black Friday. We present the best price comparison, deal and Black Friday apps to help you save money at any time of year.

Click here for the best deal apps.

The best flat share apps

A shared flat needs certain rules to make it work. But the requirements are just as different as the ways in which people live together. While some shared flats place a lot of emphasis on joint activities, in others everyone is responsible for themselves. In this article, we provide an overview of apps to ensure that living together runs smoothly.

Here are the best apps for shared flats.

The best password manager apps

Each and every one of us has over 50 accounts. A single password for all these accounts may be easy to remember, but it can be very dangerous. Password managers help you with this and store all your passwords in one place.

Here are the best password manager apps.

The best sleep tracking apps

We spend a third of our lives in bed – but only very few of us get truly restful sleep. Apps that track your sleep can be a good start to getting more and better sleep.

Here are the best sleep tracking apps.

The best time tracking apps

If you have to work from home, whether as an employee or freelancer, you have to track your working hours. You can read about the best time tracking apps in this article.

Here are the best time tracking apps.

The best to-do apps

Do you have a big project coming up and don’t know where to start? Are you overwhelmed by the tasks or do you often forget them? To-do and task apps can help you get your head in order and be more productive in everyday life and at work.

Here are the best to-do apps. 

The best travel apps

Every trip starts with planning. You can find out which apps will help you on your next trip in this article. You’ll also find road trip, navigation, sightseeing, ticket, local transport, hiking and review apps.

Click here for the best travel apps.

Reading tip: How your cell phone can help you on your next trip, you can find out in this article.

The best Twitter alternatives

Twitter has had its day. More and more users and companies are leaving the social network, which is now called X. But which ones are really suitable? And why does the future of social media lie in decentralized networks? We’ll enlighten you.

Here are the best Twitter alternatives.

The best weather apps

Wind, snow or sun: what will the weather be like over the next few days? A weather app not only shows you the forecast for the next three to 14 days, but also warns you of disasters. Allergy sufferers can look forward to pollen count and particulate matter maps, day travelers to webcams at their destination.

Here are the best weather apps.

The best WhatsApp alternatives

Not everyone wants to use WhatsApp, which belongs to the Meta Group. But which alternatives are suitable? We show you apps that focus more on data security.

Here are the best WhatsApp alternatives.

Reading tip: In our data protection guide for WhatsApp, you can find out how to protect your privacy.

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