Top 5 Android and iOS apps of the week

This top 5 is not like our selections of free applications that we offer you twice a week. Here, we install the applications on our own smartphones and test them. We check if there are not too many in-app purchases, ads and if the applications respect your personal data more or less.

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.

ALT CITY (Android and iOS)

What do you think about being a gangster in a city? I’m sure some of us had delusions of grandeur, knowing that the city authorities and those around you show the kind of respect a Don deserves. How about making a name for yourself among the villains in ALT CITY? This is an open-world massively multiplayer online game, where there is a lot of interaction between players trying to be themselves and create their own gang.

Needless to say, everyone has to start somewhere, and I started at the bottom of the hole. I found myself in a sprawling metropolis that I had to quickly become familiar with, and the bright city lights proved to be too great a draw for me to avoid. I worked my way up, earning money as I went through different jobs.

There are over 150 square kilometers of space to roam in the game, and I enjoyed the freedom to buy weapons based on the amount of money I have and change skins to look stylish at all times. Of course, there are also options for being a law-abiding citizen, but where’s the fun in that? It would be nice if the developers added map updates from time to time, so let’s wait and see if that happens.

• Price: Free / Advertising: Yes / In-app purchases: Yes / Account required: No

SnapEdit (Android and iOS)

With SnapEdit, I found it easy to remove unwanted objects from photos (hello photobombs!), improve overall image quality, or even create stunning visual masterpieces. It only takes a single tap to remove an object, but like any object eraser worth its salt, complex backgrounds can be very difficult for the AI ​​to reconstruct. Needless to say, the AI ​​works best with simple backgrounds when it removes an object.

The Pro subscription offers more options, including a Super Erase mode that helps remove larger objects or distractions. You can also use SnapEdit to edit videos and enhance your video recordings on the spot. Even the free version gives you three free backups, allowing you to get a better idea of ​​the quality of the app before making a financial commitment.

• Price: Free / Advertising: Yes / In-app purchases: Yes / Account required: No

Blissful Journal, Mood Tracker (Android and iOS)

In our fast-paced world, it’s too easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle and lose sight of our feelings. Blissful attempts to be a transformative daily journal and mood tracker that we hope will elevate your emotional well-being when you use it regularly.

Blissful leverages a nuanced mood tracking system so you can easily note your feelings while discovering certain trigger points in your life that are linked to certain moods. It doesn’t matter if you’re not very talkative, a personalized daily journal allows you to jot down thoughts and reflections that are unique to you.

AI comes into play again if you’re unsure how to get started or at a loss for words, as the presence of customizable prompts ensures your journal entries start off with a bang. Other features include reminders and notifications to keep you on track.

• Price: Free / Advertising: No / In-app purchases: Yes / Account required: No (but recommended)

Bookshelf – Your Virtual Library (Android and iOS)

Are you a bookworm? I admit that I have purchased fewer physical books over the years than when I was still in high school. First, I’ve become lazy about reading, and second, I’m too easily distracted, getting distracted by movies and games. Still, Bookshelf may be a good app for those who have a lot of books at home and want to organize them accordingly.

This application allows you to organize your book collection by assigning them different tags and placing them on virtual shelves. Needless to say, you will need to have a good understanding of all the books you own before you can organize them. Additionally, I found the reading progress feature very useful, as it allows me to set appropriate reading goals and stay motivated. Bookworms know all too well the feeling of buying too many books and not reading them.

There’s even a social aspect to this app, where you can make a wishlist and the genres you like to read, and hope to meet other like-minded people. A special hat tip to the developer for not collecting data unnecessarily, integrating the ability to sort by label, and perform batch ISBN scanning. There’s not much that can stop you from installing this awesome app!

• Price: Free / Advertising: No / In-app purchases: Yes / Account required: No (but recommended)

PackMate – Travel Packing List (Android)

This nifty travel companion app lets me list the types of items I want to pack before a trip, to make sure I don’t forget anything essential. After all, our memories are fragile, and PackMate is much better than a to-do list to check off since there are many categories I can put items into, from outdoor gear to entertainment and everything in between. with basic necessities. The list is long, and with the ability to customize these categories, the application quickly becomes indispensable.

I like that the app also tells me what the weather will be like at my destination. This helps me pack smarter, but I would always confirm this information with readings from the destination’s official weather station, just to be sure.

• Price: Free / Advertising: No / In-app purchases: Yes / Account required: No

What do you think of the list of applications presented this week? Did you like any of our recommendations? Is there another app you’re dying to share with the rest of the world? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments!