(Tiny Tips) – Free Apps – The wonderful thing about the internet is that every now and then someone will ask a completely harmless question, and the answer people provide may change a reader’s life. This time, someone on Reddit asked which apps are so good that you can hardly believe they’re free. The answers highlight a number of great apps that you should definitely try.
Nine Free Apps That Will Change Your Life, According to Reddit
Recipe apps that get straight to the point
When it comes to recipe apps and websites, it’s often hard to get to the point. You’ll usually see a long blog post telling the story behind the recipe before getting to the meat of it. If you’d like to have a resource with recipes that work for you (without narration), then you can try some of Reddit’s recommendations.
Copy Me That received the most recommendations, with many users praising its generous free plan. (For those who want to support developers, there are premium subscriptions with additional features.) Other recommendations include Recipe Keeper, which has been praised for its beautiful design and ability to scan recipes from printed books, and MiNoms, It offers all the basics and features included in affordable in-app purchases to unlock premium features.
The best app for birding
If you love bird watching in your neighborhood, the Merlin Bird ID is a must-have. This allows you to quickly identify birds and learn more about them. The app allows you to view photos of birds, hear their calls, and learn about their migration patterns. Many people on Reddit mentioned that as they got older they discovered birdwatching as a hobby and found this app indispensable.
Read books and listen to audiobooks for free
Your local library is a treasure trove of books you can access for free – and now you can also check out e-books and audiobooks from your library. For instant gratification, download the free Libby app, enter your library card details, and access the extensive archive. Collections vary based on the books available in your library, so not everyone will have the same experience. As long as you have a valid library card, you can use Libby to borrow books without even going to the library.
Stream live TV audio on your phone
If you’re in a public place and the sound is too loud to hear the TV or the TV is muted, you can use Tunity to stream the sound to your phone. Whenever you are trying to stream audio from live TV, this app will get the job done. It cannot stream audio from YouTube or other streaming services.
Identify any song that’s playing near you
Whenever you’re out and about and hear a song that you really like, you can use a music identification service to help you identify the song. People on Reddit highly recommend Shazam, but you can also ask Siri or Google Assistant to identify songs for you. These services are integrated into your smartphone and are free to use.
Find out where to watch any movie or TV show
With so many streaming services and content copyrights constantly changing, it can be difficult to determine which service has the movie or show you actually want to watch. To solve this problem, you should download JustWatch. You can enter the name of a movie or show and find where you can watch it. If you don’t want to download the app, this site is for you.
Make it easier to learn new things
If you want to learn something new, such as a language, or poetry, or even prepare for a test, consider trying flashcards to speed up the learning process. Anki lets you use flashcards to improve your learning, and many Reddit users swear by it. You can use the web version and the Android app for free, but the iPhone app costs a whopping $25. We also covered a browser extension called Wisdolia that integrates with Anki in case you want to learn from YouTube videos or any other website on the internet.
Improve your knowledge for free
This may seem like an obvious choice, but it’s so good it’s worth mentioning. Wikipedia is the world’s largest encyclopedia and it’s completely free. If you’re interested in improving your knowledge of history, current events, sports, and many other topics, Wikipedia is a great place to start. It may not always be reliable, so check your facts carefully.
Discover interesting websites quickly
Many Reddit users have mentioned StumbleUpon, a now-defunct browser extension that once made it possible to discover random websites on the internet. If you miss this extension too, you can use an app called Web Roulette! Try something that recreates a similar experience with a beautiful design. It’s free to download on your iPhone and is definitely worth checking out. You can also check out the Kagi search engine, which provides tools for finding smaller websites.