Everyone knows the big and well-known apps from the stores for iOS and Android. But many practical and sometimes even strange apps stay in the background and are less well known. They are at least as practical or entertaining. These are our insider app tips.
Apart from WhatsApp, Instagram, colorful games and the like, there are thousands of other apps in the Google and Apple app stores. They’re less in the limelight, but that doesn’t make them any less interesting. Whether for vacationers, beer drinkers or do-it-yourselfers – this small selection of app tips has something to offer for everyone.
Photo album and travel guide in one app
Planning the perfect holiday is easy with the app tip “Mapify” child’s play. The Berlin start-up mixes travel guides and a photo community into one app that aims to plan your dream vacation with just a few swipes. Travelers can upload the pictures of their vacation and add details about the location, time of visit, how to get there and where to stay nearby. Holiday planners use these pictures to put together the places they would most like to visit. Mapify does the rest.
“The social travel network Mapify connects travelers around the world by creating an AI-powered travel guide based on personal experiences,” the company said. By working with services like AirBnB or Skyscanner, vacationers can kill several birds with one stone and plan and book the entire trip. The app is free for iOS available.
The worst is when the beer is gone
Discovering new cities is nice, drinking a local beer is even nicer. The Android app “untapped“ is our tip for finding a rustic brewery with local specialties anywhere in the world. The beers can be photographed, rated and recommended. The app is like a social network all about beer. In addition to tips and comments, trophies can also be collected, which brings in a playful component.
Learn to program on your smartphone
Programming skills have rarely hurt. And if you want to learn it, you can try the “Mimo” app tip. The app for Android and iOS wants to teach lay people how to program. This works with small lessons that only last a few minutes and still lead to direct results. This is how you work your way along a series of small successes until you finally have your first website, a small app or a simple game. Even advanced users will be happy with Mimo, because the app can also be used as an introduction to new programming languages. Getting started with Mimo is free, but later lessons have to be paid for.
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App alternative to Googling diseases
The app “Ada – your health worker” can take over the quick health check for in between. The app simulates medical staff with a chat bot and knows thousands of physical and mental illnesses – from the common cold to rare diseases. Developer Ada Health promises that their own information will be treated completely confidentially. The app was developed by doctors and scientists and is constantly being improved. Despite the great accuracy and good help, real medical advice should of course always be obtained in the event of persistent symptoms. The Ada app is free for Android and iOS.
Mini job offers via app
Money is usually notoriously tight for students. The German start-up “Zenjob” promises a remedy with the free app of the same name for Android and iOS. Daniel Hüfner on the idea: “Zenjob” regularly offers new mini-jobs. They can also be very short-term and spontaneous.” Anyone looking for jobs must register personally with Zenjob via the app, and employers must first introduce themselves to the start-up. The company then acts as a trustee in the middle for seriousness.
For example, you can spontaneously serve waiters one evening and then help out at a trade fair stand the next week. Zenjob also takes care of the payment, so that you don’t have to negotiate separately with each employer, so it’s a kind of temporary work service provider. The mini-job exchange has so far only been reserved for students and is still limited to the large metropolitan areas. However, expansion is planned.
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Alert until the puzzle is solved
Problems getting up in the morning? I Can’t Wake Up! can change that. This alarm clock app is our tip and forces morning grouches to solve a task before the alarm can be switched off. As long as it keeps ringing, and no one can sleep in peace. To avoid routine, there are various tasks to be completed: small math problems, memory, shaking the smartphone or scanning a barcode. The alarm can also be exchanged for your favorite song. The uncomfortable alarm clock is available with advertisements for iOS and Android.