Life’s a challenge.
Whether you’re trying to open a bank account, a line of credit or even a jar of pickles, life doesn’t always lend you a hand.
But, with the latest in mobile technology, your day just got easier. There are hundreds of apps available to choose from to help make your life go smoother, but seeking out the best apps can be a full-time job.
Who has time to find apps, check out reviews and see if they are even popular?
At Tekoia, we wanted to make things simpler for you, so we rounded up 5 of the best iOS and Android apps that make your life a little easier.
1. Any Do
Price: Free or $2.99/month for Premium 2.0
Platform: Android, iOS, Chrome extension, Web version
When life is crazy and you have a million things on your plate, it’s hard to keep up with all your to-do’s. That’s where Any Do comes into play. It’s an app for the productivity junkies we all are.
Any Do makes it easy to keep track of everything you do from the grocery list you make during the week to the dentist appointment you have in three months to even inspirational quotes that catch your attention.
The free version also comes with location-based reminders to help you out where you need them the most. So, if you’re leaving work and you have to pick up milk, Any Do will remind you on your way.
2. Shoeboxed
Price: Free or $8.25/month for the Lite Plan
Platform: Android, iOS, Web version
Keeping track of all your receipts is a monumental task. Remembering to file them and then transfer them as they accumulate, only to find out you lost an important purchase receipt, is a big headache for many people.
The Shoeboxed app makes it simple to archive your receipts. Simply snap a picture of your receipt and Shoeboxed will:
- Extract the vendor used
- Log the total purchase amount
- Copy over the payment method used
- Track the date
- Categorize your receipt into the appropriate tax category
3. Charity Miles
Price: Free
Platform: Android, iOS
This app isn’t exactly to make YOUR life easier, but it can help to make someone else’s life easier. Wouldn’t it be neat to make a difference in the world while you exercised? This is exactly what Charity Miles does – it makes it easy for you to earn money for charities while you walk, run or bike.
Not only does this app give you the motivation to get up and move, but it also makes you feel proud that you’re making a difference, one mile at a time. All you do is choose the charity you want to sponsor and start working out earning money along the way.
4. Waze
Price: Free
Platform: Android, iOS, Windows Phone
How often do you get stuck in traffic, cursing the car in front of you while trying to get to work?
Waze is the largest community-based traffic and navigation app. Rely on drivers near you to let you know if there are accidents, police around, or a roadblock in the way.
If you live in a large metropolitan city, then Waze will be your best friend. Have up-to-the-minute traffic reports while driving to work. You can even find out where the cheapest gas stations are.
With Waze, your daily commute becomes a breeze. Here are only a few things Waze can help you with on your drive:
- Live maps that are constantly editing and updated
- Automatic rerouting when conditions change on the road
- Learns your preferred driving routes and your frequent commute times
5. SURE Universal
Price: Free
Platform: Android
How can we not end this list without our own revolutionary, timesaving app, SURE Universal?
If you spend more time looking for your remote than actually using it, it’s time to upgrade.
The SURE Universal is a universal remote app that controls your smart appliances and even your legacy appliances. With our app you can control a group of appliances simultaneously, meaning you only press ON/OFF with a single button.
Use your Android phone to turn on your smart TV, stop your Roomba or turn on your LED lights all from the comfort of your couch.
Stop wasting time looking for your lost remote or using 10 remotes for all your gadgets. All you need is your smartphone and SURE Universal.
Are You On Your Way to A Stress-Free Day?
With these 5 apps, you no longer have to curse your TV for the lost remote, juggle all your to-dos, save your paper receipts, exercise without a purpose or sit in a gridlock on your way to work.
So, take a few minutes to find out which lifestyle app you want and let us know which is making your life easier.
