Google Play Store for Android devices has millions of apps. Most of these apps are free to try with in-app purchases. However, you can’t try them all, right? Simply scouring through the swarm of apps will be difficult for a user let alone finding the apps that matter. Well, we at SmartPrix took this opportunity to give you the 5 best Android apps you must try every month, and here’s what we have for October 2023.
Ascent
Downloads: 1K+ [4.6/5-stars]
Ascent is an app that introduces a one-second delay to apps. Every time you open an app that keeps you distracted, Ascent gives you a one-second pop-up to take a deep breath. It prompts you whether you want to open the app anyways. A one-second delay may not be huge but given the modern human’s attention span and ability to wait for stuff to load, it will discourage you from opening the app repeatedly.
You can add two apps on its freemium plan while a pro subscription gives you more control, a focus session to prevent accessing certain apps for a certain time, etc. You can even set up a reminder to stop using the enlisted apps.
Download: Ascent
Awake
Downloads: 1K+
Are you a night owl finding it difficult to wake up? Or do you sleep early but have a habit of snoozing countless alarms? Well, Awake is the app that you need. It is an intelligent alarm app that doesn’t have a snooze button. Instead, you are required to solve math problems, scan a barcode, order numbers, detect artificial or natural light, and more. All these challenges are designed to prepare your senses for the day and avoid pressing that snooze button. Regain control over your sleep and your wake-up time with Awake. Note that some of the challenges are behind a paywall but it’s one of those apps that you must try.
Download: Awake
Weatherian
Downloads: 1K+
There are a lot of weather apps available on Google Play Store but Weathernin is the one with a fun premise. The app lets you scan through the weather forecast for the day or a week without scrolling on the screen. You get some of the best graphs for temperatures and precipitation through the forecast period. Moreover, Weatherian takes inputs from various weather agencies giving you accurate forecasts that you can go through before venturing somewhere. It may not be a full-fledged weather app but deserves a shot.
Download: Weatherian
One Deep Breath
Downloads: 50K+ [4.6/5-stars]
Today, stress has literally become the four must-have things after food, shelter, and clothes, isn’t it? Stress has become widespread and almost everyone is stressed out due to work or issues. Meditation can help you break out of it. One Deep Breath is a meditation app that gives you guided breathing exercises to calm your nerves.
You can consume the video content to keep your overall mood in check. Meditation is known to reduce anxiety, and stress, improve focus, reduce snoring, and improve sleep quality. The app has a free tier and if you are happy with it, unlock the premium tier for more content.
Download: One Deep Breath
YouTube Create
Downloads: 100K+ [4.1/5-stars]
YouTube Create is technically not a lesser-known app but certainly something you will feel great about when using. It is a free video editing tool from YouTube that you can use to combine videos, audio, photos, trim, clip, 40+ transitions, add music, slow down, or speed up video and beyond. It is exceptionally well-designed for those looking for instant reels without the fuss of using a third-party app.
YouTube Create lets you narrate your videos, add royalty-free audio and effects right from within the app, and even remove background from a video. Call it an easy-to-use, well-designed, and powerful editing tool and there’s no doubt you will be right.
Download: YouTube Create
Wrapping Words
I guess most of the apps that we will mention in this regular monthly series won’t have many downloads but it’s not the quantity but the quality and functionality that we are looking for in these apps. The aim is to get these apps in front of as many people as possible as these offerings have the potential to become a regular app for someone who gets the hang of it.
If any of these apps end up in your daily used apps, do drop in the comments. You can also recommend apps that you would find interesting but none of the websites are ready to talk about it and we shall feature them if they are really up to the mark.
