This week I’ve selected 5 apps that I hope will make you a better person when December 2024 knocks on the door. Do you need a safe space where you can sketch out your thoughts? We take care of it. How about learning new things through pictures rather than the traditional method? We take care of that too.
We try to select useful applications, whether for productivity, personalization of your interface or digital well-being. And, our top 5 always includes at least one mobile game. Applications can be free or paid, with or without a subscription. But, it will always be indicated!
We take issues related to in-app purchases and advertisements seriously. This is why we mention them in the descriptions of the affected applications.
Concepts (Android and iOS)
The smartphone or tablet isn’t typically used as a primary drawing tool, but if you don’t want to bother with a digitizer, Concepts might be the ideal sketching app. This is a vector creative sketchbook that makes it easy to adjust drawings down to the smallest details, making it easy to correct mistakes.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t have 3D shapes features, which hopefully can be fixed in the future. Besides doodles and notes, you can also use Concepts to draw mind maps for future reference. I liked the ability to change the angle of the canvas to get certain parts of my sketches.
If you don’t want to pay a subscription, you will be limited to a certain number of papers, grid types and tools. While you can still enjoy five layers, unlimited drawings, and JPG exports, you won’t have access to all the libraries, services, and features that are frequently updated, nor cross-platform use ( Android, Chrome, iOS and Windows!).
- Price : Free / Advertisement : None / In-app purchases: Yes / Account : Not required
Print (Android and iOS)
Imprint has quite a pedigree having been named by Google as one of the “Best Apps of 2023”. This application aims to enable you to learn knowledge using a visual guide, while mastering important topics in the fields of psychology, philosophy, history, finance, leadership, business, health, science and technology, among others.
You will first be asked several questions in order to personalize the experience and adapt the sessions into an appropriate format. Imprint claims that you can learn something in two minutes, and if you have more time to spare, you can even master complex topics. At the end of each session, quiz cards will help you ensure that you have retained some semblance of information.
Tap right to move forward and left to go back. There is nothing more simple. Small pieces of information shared in a fun and informative way, that even the younger generation will find interesting to read and learn. It would be interesting to see how well I can master a particular topic by the end of the year with Imprint.
- Price : Free / Advertisement : None / In-app purchases: Yes / Account : Necessary
Level SuperMind (Android and iOS)
Living in the 21st century is no picnic. Have you seen how much the economy fluctuates, not to mention investment methods like NFTs popping up everywhere to scam you out of your money in an instant? My heart rate is clearly stressed and I worry that I’m suffering from panic attacks too often.
However, installing Level SuperMind has clearly helped improve things. After my first introductory session, I managed to feel much calmer. I felt like I had someone accompanying me on my journey, as I entered a state of calm like never before.
Unlike the real world, there is no pressure when using this app. I didn’t feel “forced” at all and, at the end of each session, I am always ready to face the world and all its pressures. I love the AI-powered personal trainer that lets me ask questions without having to Google the answers.
Besides guided meditation, you can also benefit from effective breathwork, home workouts, yoga, positive affirmations, sleep meditations, or journaling to help you relieve stress and relax. It’s a tool worth testing to start the new year off on the right foot.
- Price : Free / Advertisement : None / In-app purchases: Yes / Account : Necessary
Artifact: Feed your curiosity (Android and iOS)
I have a really bad habit of turning on my laptop to work and realizing that after an hour I haven’t written a single sentence. Instead, my easily distracted self would have checked my social media feed, read a few inane questions and answers on Quora, and surfed directionless. Artifact is here to help people like me!
Launch Artifact for the first time and it will ask you what topics interest you. They are very varied, from politics to health, science, Internet culture, sports, etc. AI will keep you up to date with the information and inspiration that matters most to you. You’ll only be notified when the AI thinks you need to know something, so you won’t have to actively search for articles and stories on a particular topic.
This is not a one-way communication, as you can also add messages about what interests you. Over time, the site may grow in size if it is useful enough for most people. Overall, it should be your primary news reader for 2024. I have found that I am more productive because I can read detailed but concise summaries for each article. This allows me to get rid of everything that is superfluous!
- Price : Free / Advertisement : None / In-app purchases: None / Account : Not required
Mojitto (Android and iOS)
Now that you can draw and sketch your thoughts on Concepts, learn visually via Imprint, de-stress and cope with the hustle and bustle of daily life with Level SuperMind, make better use of your time with Artifact, what do you do in the end of the day ? I think it’s perfect to keep track of how I feel, no matter what happens around me.
Mojitto attempts to do this in a cute way: I first select a particularly memorable date, tap on the full range of emotions I felt that day, shake my phone once I’m done and Mojitto makes me a cocktail, especially for me!
As with most paid apps, you have access to additional features as a Gold member. For example, I can enjoy daily emotion analysis, such as a positive index score, as well as the ability to save up to 20 photos (double the free account). It’s a very visual app that makes it easy to see all your feelings at a glance. This allows you to have a more objective look at what you feel after the fact instead of feeling sorry for yourself every time life mishandles you.
And the best part is, I can always be surprised with a random drink recipe at the end of each day!
- Price : Free / Advertisement : None / In-app purchases: Yes / Account : Not required
What do you think of this selection to start the year? Do you already use one of these apps?? What Android and/or iOS apps would you recommend to start the year?
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