Got an App-etite for Success in 2024? Here are Six Mobile Apps You Can’t Afford to Miss

From physical and mental wellness to travel, gaming, and budgeting, there really does seem to be an app for everything these days. With 8.93 million apps available globally as of February 2024, it’s difficult to know which ones actually do what they say they’ll do and which ones will simply take up unnecessary storage on your phone. 

Depending on their user experience, design, functionality and affordability, some apps can really make a meaningful difference in your day-to-day lifestyle. Every one of us is guilty of starting the new year with lofty goals and ambitious resolutions, only to abandon them within the first few weeks of the year. But helpful and easy-to-use apps on your phone can actually help you stick to your resolutions and change your habits. Of course, some of them are just for fun – and that’s okay, too! 

We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you identify which apps truly deliver on their promises, but we warn you: once you’ve downloaded these gems, you won’t be able to live without them. 

Fever 

First launched in Madrid, Spain, in 2013, Fever uses a person’s interests and location to keep them in the loop about local events in their area. Instead of feeling overwhelmed or torn by the multitude of activity options in your area, you can rely on Fever to take what it knows about you (your hobbies, nature, interests, social circle, etc.) and use its unique algorithm to suggest only the most relevant options that it knows you’ll enjoy. 

The app has now been launched in many major cities around the world and boasts a 4.8-star rating on the App Store. Users love not only its ability to connect members of a community but also the fact that it’s free to download and is available to both iPhone and Android users. 

From tasting events to concerts, festivals, cultural activities and more, the app’s 1000+ available events ensure you’ll never be bored when you travel with Fever.

Duolingo 

It might not be the most recent app on this list, and it’s almost certainly one you’ve already heard of (if not already tried), but we’re bringing it back because it’s just that good. Launched to the public in 2012, the language-learning app has grown to accommodate over 500 million users learning 45 different languages from all over the world!

It’s not just their killer marketing and zero download cost that keeps Duolingo popular. The app’s quick, engaging lessons actually make learning a second language feel easy. Rather than pushing students to study large quantities of content quickly and learn their chosen language fast, Duolingo tapped into the art of consistent learning: a small amount of progress every day. Users can dedicate only ten minutes of their day to learning their chosen language, and Duolingo will congratulate and encourage them. That’s right, all you need is ten minutes out of your daily social media time, online gaming time, or reading time to begin your journey toward learning a language. 

Brite 

For the jack of all trades or anyone who likes to keep a packed schedule, Brite is the all-in-one organisational tool that will transform your life in 2024. It’s not simply one tool, but rather, twenty tools in one. With a built-in habit tracker, goal monitor, calendar, idea journal, reminder tool, project manager, budget planner, and so much more, this addition to the App Store has quickly become a must-have for anyone wanting to get good at multitasking this year. 

Launched in October 2020, Brite already had its work cut out for it when it entered the market. Productivity apps are a dime a dozen, so anyone looking to introduce a new one to the market needs to know how to differentiate their offering. However, with the ability to integrate its plethora of tools into user-friendly software, Brite quickly stood out as both an all-rounder and a frontrunner in this saturated space. 

Not only does the app focus on helping you organise and itemise your tasks, but it also takes a proactive approach towards encouraging real action and helping you actually tick things off your list. It has a tiered pricing scheme that includes a free version. However, the more premium version is also incredibly affordable at just $4.50 per month.

FitOn

Fitness goals are some of the hardest to achieve, simply due to the time, consistency, effort, and discipline that they require. This is especially true for people who don’t particularly enjoy working out or for very busy individuals who struggle to allocate time in their day to exercise. Luckily, the FitOn app knows this – and it’s making great strides in addressing both of these barriers. 

FitOn was first launched in 2019 and has since racked up over 10 million users worldwide, claiming the title of the number one free Fitness app. The app’s creation was inspired by the inaccessibility of many online workouts, which commonly required some home equipment and a decent amount of time. The app’s founder, Lindsay Cook, realized that, while many people don’t have access to these tools, everyone has a smartphone. 

That’s the wonderful thing about FitOn: your phone is all you need to complete these workouts. A free download gives you access to immediate pre-recorded videos, as well as live classes, from expert fitness gurus who meet you where you’re at. While some of the workouts require equipment, there are plenty that only require your body, and you’ll be breaking a sweat in no time. Plus, classes can be as short as 6 minutes long! 

YNAB

If you’ve seen ads for YNAB or heard your friends talking about it, you probably thought it’s “just another finance app”. We hate to break it to you, but you couldn’t be more wrong. YNAB has succeeded where apps like Mint and Quicken have failed in that it helps you budget with an eye on the future. Flexible, adaptable budgeting plans help you change when your money changes, and not cutting out pleasure is at the heart of it all. YNAB gives you real control over your money and helps you see where every dollar you have earned is going. 

While it has changed and grown over the years, YNAB has actually been around since 2004, helping families and individuals pay off their loans, track their expenses, monitor transactions, set financial goals, view their spending and net worth, and so much more. It has also expanded into other forms of media, from a finance podcast to a YouTube channel, and has become a pretty big deal in the world of finance. 

YNAB helps users develop a solid financial plan they can trust and uses a built-in loan repayment plan that has helped thousands of users overcome their debt. Try the free 34-day trial today before moving on to the monthly plan of $14.99 per month. 

Sukha 

No matter how fantastic your personal work ethic is, every one of us falls victim to distraction, demotivation, and procrastination from time to time. These traps can prevent us from getting work done, doing work that meets our usual standards, and ultimately reaching our goals and our full potential. But thousands of users who usually struggle with the above have seen major changes in their workflow, and they all contribute it to one app: Sukha. 

Somewhere between a social media app and a productivity app, Sukha has created an online co-working space for those who need a little extra help with motivation and discipline. It uses focus prompts, soothing focus music, AI coaches, task integration, goal trackers and distraction blockers to help you ‘get in the zone’ during your deep-focus time. By joining one of its many communities, you can work alongside others and stay motivated and engaged. It’s so much more than a productivity app – it actually helps you get the work done. 

You can start working 2x faster (on average) with Sukha today with a 14-day trial; no credit card information required. After that, you’ll only pay $6.67 per month.

Final Thoughts 

There might be an app for everything these days, but only a special few will stand out from the crowd. It stands to reason that you would only want to carve out precious storage space for apps that really earn their keep. These six lifestyle apps are a great place to start, and once you’ve downloaded them, you’ll wonder how you did things any other way!