There are now over a million apps available on IoS and Android devices.

Only 14% of smartphone users don’t use an app at all on a regular basis, and according to Neilson’s most recent research, the average number of apps used per month is 26.8.

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So which apps should make it onto your phone?

The 10 Best Apps You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

1. Duolingo – Award-winning app that helps you learn a language…for free

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2. Epicurious – recipes and shopping lists.  10 million downloads to date.

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3. Flipboard – a simple, single place to follow news and topics

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4. Lifecake – for sharing photos of your kids, without putting them on Facebook

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5. Citymapper – the ultimate city travel app

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6. Kabbee – mini-cab price comparison app

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7. Delectable – Impress your friends by researching wines and beers using your phone’s camera

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8. 645 PRO MK III – techy name, techy way of pimping up your iPhone photo capabilities

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9. SayHi – translation app that’s way better than speaking slowly and loudly in English

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10. 1Password – keep all your passwords in one place, fingerprint protected

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Article by Iain Martin