Best Android apps
29 apps on the Google Play, picked and reviewed by the community.
Balatro
A poker roguelike that will eat your commute
Alto's Odyssey
An endless sandboarding journey you can play one-handed
Monument Valley 2
A gorgeous puzzle game about impossible architecture
Airbnb
Stays and experiences from local hosts
Citymapper
The best public transport app in big cities
Google Maps
Navigation, transit and places, everywhere
Firefox
A privacy-focused browser with extensions on mobile
Proton VPN
A trustworthy VPN with a real free plan
1Password
A password manager your whole family will actually use
Libby
Borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your library for free
Pocket Casts
A podcast player with smart speed and sync
Spotify
Music, podcasts and audiobooks with the best recommendations
Khan Academy
Free courses from maths to history, with practice
Anki
Spaced-repetition flashcards for serious memorisation
Duolingo
Learn a language in five-minute daily lessons
CapCut
Quick video edits with captions, effects and templates
Snapseed
A professional photo editor that is completely free
Sleep Cycle
A smart alarm that wakes you in light sleep
Headspace
Guided meditation and sleep sounds for beginners
Strava
Track runs and rides, then compare with friends
Splitwise
Split bills with roommates and friends without the awkwardness
YNAB
Zero-based budgeting that changes how you spend
Revolut
A global account for spending, saving and travel
Bluesky
An open social network where you choose the algorithm