The Life Changing Apps You Might Not Know About
Photo: Canva, iBotta, Hopper, Libby, Lastpass
In our busy, always-on-the go-lives, the apps on our smart devices have taken on the central role of keeping us organized, entertained, connected and so much more. And while there are plenty of apps that everyone knows about, you might be missing out on some of the best digital helpers out there. So to make sure you’re up to speed, we’re letting you in on the apps that will probably change your life (and you’ll want to download ASAP).
No matter your interests (or whether you’re tech-savvy), these 5 apps will make anyone’s daily life a little bit easier. From design to reading, travel to shopping, there’s something for everyone. So keep scrolling to discover – and download – them all.
Want to see even more of our favorite apps? Check out: The 7 Productivity Apps You Need To Know About, The 7 Interior Design Apps You Need To Know About, and The Best Fitness Apps To Keep You Motivated.
Canva
THE PURPOSE
A photo editor, video editor, and graphic design tool – all in one easy-to-use app.
WHY WE LOVE IT
Anyone can create professional-looking graphics or videos (including Instagram stories) in minutes thanks to the super-intuitive tools and templates. Also available in a desktop version, it’s truly become the go-to for the Bobby Berk team.
Libby
THE PURPOSE
An easier – and totally digital – way to reserve and read library books.
WHY WE LOVE IT
Simply connect your library card (you can even sign up for a card in the app) and you can reserve e-books, audiobooks, and magazines and have them delivered straight to your kindle or e-reader.
iBotta
THE PURPOSE
Earn cash back every time you shop.
WHY WE LOVE IT
If you’re going to shop, why not get paid to do so? Whether you prefer online or in person, just snap a photo of your receipt or shop through the app and you can earn cashback at over 2,000 retailers. It even includes grocery, food delivery, and gas stations!
Hopper
THE PURPOSE
A smarter way to book travel that predicts future flight and hotel prices and will notify you the instant there’s a deal.
WHY WE LOVE IT
Finding great deals on travel can feel like a guessing game. But with Hopper’s technology, booking has become a lot smarter. The app does the searching for you (with 95% accuracy) and tells you where and when to book for the lowest prices on flights, hotels, and car rentals.
Lastpass
THE PURPOSE
To keep track of all your passwords in one (encrypted and secure) place.
WHY WE LOVE IT
We’ve all struggled with remembering one of the hundreds of passwords we’ve created. But this app seriously makes it so easy to keep track of them all. Just set up an account and you’ll create a password vault – that can be easily accessed when you need to log in. You can also add an extension to your browser for handy browsing and create a family account to keep everyone in your household in the know.
