Background: TOP 15 Android & iOS Apps for August 8 – August 13, 2024
This is the third selection of standout programs from Google Play and the App Store designed to upgrade smartphones and simplify daily use. The list includes a versatile music player, a spam-filtering tool, a memory cleaner, a pocket planetarium, a self‑development coach, and other practical apps. A quick reminder: to download some apps you may need to adjust regional settings for your device.
Android
As always, the spotlight opens with the dominant mobile platform. Here is a curated set of excellent tools, including a spam call blocker, a system status checker, a file sharing service, an update tracker, a document scanner, and an app to monitor battery health.
Phonk music
Phonk music player for fans of the genre. The developers promise access to a broad library, offline listening, and multiple stations spanning other styles.
BelApp
Antispam app designed to identify and block nuisance calls from unknown numbers. Features include caller ID, a blacklist, and an answering service. The developers have also added compatibility with smartwatches.
Do you often have to deal with telephone spam?
“Music MP3 Player”
Another music-focused app with strong reviews and ratings. It offers an equalizer with broad settings, supports all common formats, includes a convenient track search, and can sort files by genre, artist, or album.
DevCheck Device and System Info
An app for meticulous device monitoring. It provides real‑time hardware data and detailed information about the model, processor, GPU, memory, battery, camera, storage, and operating system.
Ship everywhere
The developer promises fast file exchange for any size and format. If sharing an original file from a phone without quality loss is needed, this app may help.
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Software update Phone update
A tool to track and download Android updates, ensuring devices stay current with the latest app versions without digging through lengthy settings.
Smallpdf
This app enables quick scanning of photos and documents and conversion to PDF or Word. It also compresses files for sharing, editing, viewing, signing, and annotating.
BatteryBattery
A practical utility to check battery level and capacity, monitor discharge rate, assess battery health, measure current draw, and choose the right USB cable. The app delivers all data in real time via notifications.
iOS
Next comes a selection of popular iPhone apps. The lineup includes a business notes system, a memory cleanup tool, a pocket planetarium, a self‑development assistant, a habit tracker, a curated wallpaper collection, and a fast file sharing utility. It’s noted that some developers from Russia paused advertising after search ads were restricted.
Concept: notes, documents, tasks
A note‑taking and task management app with scheduling, a timeline of completed tasks, a multi‑user team board, and many related features for planners.
“iPhone Cleanup – Clean Up Memory”
An efficient tool for removing junk and temporary files from iOS devices, clearing duplicates, adjusting charging animations, and assisting with backups.
Stellarium mobile
This astronomy app helps users locate constellations by pointing the camera at the sky. It includes zoomable star catalogs, images of stars, nebulae and galaxies, satellite tracking, and sky‑watch planning that predicts visible planets in the near future.
‘Giving up bad habits’
A more focused app for those who want to break bad habits. It helps users track progress, build personal plans, and maintain a diary of efforts.
Today – Habit Tracker
Ideal for self‑improvement goals, this app tracks different habit types, supports scheduling, calendar integration, and progress measurement.
Do you use apps for self‑development?
“Wallpapers and themes for iPhone”
This personalization app offers a broad gallery of wallpapers across many categories, with an intuitive interface and daily updates.
SHARE it
A file‑sharing tool for photos, music, and videos, designed to transfer large batches for free. It also includes a built‑in cleanup feature to manage device storage.
Readers are invited to share thoughts on apps and features they’d like to see in future selections.
Note: This compilation highlights popular tools for Android and iOS users in North America and beyond, reflecting the evolving landscape of mobile software across the region.