Your iPhone is more than just a phone. It is like a little toolbox you carry around every day. Inside this toolbox, you already have apps for calling, texting, and browsing the web. But here is the truth. There are so many amazing apps out there that can make your daily life much easier and more fun.
Some apps help you manage your time. Some apps save you money. And some apps even make you more creative. You might think you already know all the best apps. But I promise you there are some hidden gems that can change how you use your iPhone every single day.
In this post, I will share 7 new apps that I have tested and loved. Each of these apps solves a real problem. By the end, you will see how they can make your life smoother, smarter, and maybe even a little more exciting.
1. Highlighted
Do you love reading books and learning from them? Then you probably know the struggle of saving your favorite ideas from the pages. Maybe you take photos of them. Maybe you try to type them out later. It feels like a long and messy process.
The app Highlighted fixes this problem in a very smart way. You can take a photo of any page, and the app will pull out the text for you. You can even highlight only the lines you want to save. Highlighted will also keep track of the book name and page number for you.
You can add tags, notes, and even share your highlights with other apps. If you want, you can export everything in one neat file. This means you can turn your reading insights into blog posts, book notes, or even a personal journal without the extra headache.
If you read a lot, this app will make your life much easier.
2. Particle
Keeping up with the news can feel overwhelming. There are too many websites, ads, and confusing layouts. You open one article and end up jumping between five tabs.
The Particle app changes that. It is a clean and smart news digest app that shows you the news you care about in one place. You can read summaries of news stories, explore different perspectives, and even listen to the news if you don’t feel like reading.
It also shows you the most popular news, sorted into categories. For each story, it puts together links, images, and quotes from different sources. You can even ask an AI questions about the news, or check the answers others have asked before.
If you miss the old app Artifact, you will love Particle. It gives you news without the noise.
3. Orbit
Let’s be honest. Almost everything today is a subscription. Streaming platforms, gyms, software, even your favorite apps. It is hard to remember when each one renews, and before you know it, you are charged for something you forgot you signed up for.
Orbit is here to help. It is a subscription tracker that keeps all your payments in one place. You can add your online subscriptions as well as offline ones like gym memberships. Orbit will remind you before renewal dates and show you where your money is going.
The app also gives you insights about your spending habits. You might realize you are paying for services you do not even use anymore. And the best part is, the design is so clean and beautiful that you will actually enjoy using it.
If you have too many subscriptions, Orbit is a lifesaver.
4. Cheatsheet
Do you ever forget simple things? Like where you parked your car or a small task you had to do? Even reminders can be easy to miss if you forget to check them.
Cheatsheet solves this by letting you add sticky notes directly to your iPhone’s home screen or lock screen. You can add quick reminders, lists, or any small detail you want to see all the time. The note will stay in front of you, so you cannot ignore it.
You can also customize the color, text style, and size of the notes. If you use an Apple Watch, you can even see and add notes from your wrist.
It is simple but very powerful. If you are forgetful like me, Cheatsheet will keep you on track.
5. OneTap
When you talk to people online, you often share the same details again and again. Your email. Your website. A meeting link. Maybe even a script you use often. Copying and pasting these every time takes too much effort.
OneTap makes this super easy. It lets you create shortcuts that you can add directly from your keyboard. With just a tap, you can insert your website link, your contact details, or anything else you have saved.
You can even organize shortcuts into folders. For example, one folder for emails, another for links, and another for ready-to-use text. If you use custom prompts for ChatGPT, you can keep them all in one place and send them quickly.
This app is perfect if you often share the same information with clients, friends, or followers. It will save you time and effort.
6. Funnel
If you are someone who consumes a lot of content, you probably use many apps to save things. Maybe you use Notion for ideas, Obsidian for articles, and Reminders for tasks. Switching between all these apps can feel tiring.
Funnel makes this much easier. It collects everything you want to save and then sends it to the right app for you. For example, if you write down a blog idea, it can go to Notion. If you save an article, it can go to Obsidian. If you add a task, it can go to Reminders.
This means you don’t waste time switching apps. You just add it to Funnel, and it sorts it out. The app also has a timeline view, so you can review everything you captured in one place.
It is like having a personal assistant for your ideas.
7. Shareshot
If you share screenshots online, you know they often look plain and boring. But what if you could make them look stylish and professional before sharing them?
That is where Shareshot comes in. This app lets you add backgrounds, frames, lighting, and shadow effects to your screenshots. You can choose from solid colors, gradients, or even your own photos as the background.
You can also place your screenshot inside different iPhone frames, making it look clean and modern. If you are a blogger, creator, or influencer, this makes your content stand out more. People will notice your visuals right away.
The app even lets you set a shortcut so that whenever you take a screenshot, Shareshot opens instantly for editing.
If you want your screenshots to grab attention, this app is a must-have.
Conclusion
Your iPhone already helps you do a lot. But with the right apps, it can become your best assistant, your best organizer, and even your best creative tool.
From Highlighted for book lovers to Shareshot for creators, each app in this list solves a unique problem. You can save time, remember more, stay organized, and even make your content look better.
Try out these 7 apps and see which ones fit into your life. You might be surprised at how much smoother your daily routine becomes once you start using them.
