Most popular apps of 2020 for iPhone and Android - Komando

As 2020 wraps up, we’re taking a look at the best apps that got us through the year. We’re not alone: Apple and Google have revealed lists of the top apps people used this year. Some of them may surprise you!

From meal delivery services to social life-savers like Zoom, apps made this year much more convenient — even fun, at times. Tap here to check out the most popular Android apps you’ve never heard of.

That’s why we’re taking a moment to shout out the apps that best helped people get through the year. Are any of these on your home screen?

Best Apple apps of 2020

If you’ve got an iPhone, check to see if any of your favorite apps crack the top five. We’ve cut these up into two categories: the most popular apps you can pay for and those you can get for free. Check them out!

The best apps money can buy

Well, these are the best you can buy according to popular opinion. Apple found these apps were the most beloved buys:

1. ShareTheMeal

Made by the United Nations World Food Programme, this charity app lets you feed a hungry child. With just a tap of your phone, you can save a child from hunger.

So far, people gave 89 million meals through ShareTheMeal. This holiday season, we’re sure to see many more people embrace the giving spirit.

2. Disney+

Members of this popular streaming services are loving its new shows. From the new movie “Mulan” to the Star Wars series “The Mandalorian,” fans are taking their favorite videos wherever they go.

Plus, you can keep in contact with your friends and watch together through the GroupWatch feature.

3. Uber Eats: Food Delivery

This app is great if you want to avoid the grocery store. After all, who wants to elbow their way past people filling their arms with water jugs and toilet paper? Not to mention all the time it takes to cook and clean for a meal.

Uber Eats is a favorite for hungry Apple users. You can either drive to a restaurant and pick up your food — or you can get it delivered straight to your door. Best of all: You get real-time order tracking for peace of mind.

4. Procreate Pocket

Artists love this high-quality drawing app. It has hundreds of varied pressure-sensitive brushes plus an advanced layer system. You’ll get an all-new interface designed exclusively for iPhone, vivid 64-bit color and over 50 customizable brush settings.

All you need is an image and a desire to draw — Procreate Pocket will make your vision a reality.

5. Spotify

Sure, you can stream music on Spotify for free. But buy the premium package, and you get an ad-free experience that lets you play any song you’re craving at any time. You’ll get better sound quality, plus you can listen offline.

Spotify’s one of the most beloved platforms for streaming music. It’s great at giving suggestions, pinpointing exactly what you like. That way, you’ll find countless new songs to love.

The best apps you don’t need to pay for

Have you heard this phrase? “If it’s free, it’s me!” That’s what Apple users had to say about these popular apps you can get for free.

1. ZOOM Cloud Meetings

You know what it’s like: Sometimes laggy, oftentimes awkward, with people interrupting each other and not sure where to look on the screen. Still, this video app has made working from home a reality. Team members can catch up with one another despite the distance between them.

It’s a great way to stay accountable, even when your Netflix screen starts its siren song. With ZOOM Cloud Meetings, workers around the nation are staying productive and keeping on track.

2. Instagram

When you can’t grab a coffee with friends, the next best thing is to go on Instagram and see how they’re doing. It’s a hugely popular social media app where you can livestream, edit photos, create your own stories and even share artwork. If you’re wondering how someone’s life is doing, Instagram’s a great way to find out.

3. Pokémon GO

This game made tons of headlines a few years ago. The mobile game encouraged people to get out of their house and explore local parks to catch colorful animated characters. Since people can’t explore these days, the game revamped itself to offer a fun, engaging indoor experience.

4. Shine

This self-care app gives you the daily support you need. It recommends meditations and helps you stay in touch with your emotions.

With a supportive community, guided relaxations and self-care suggestions, this app is a beloved pick by people who are stressed out by today’s world.

5. NHS COVID-19

This app is all about keeping you safe and aware if you’re at risk of catching COVID.

Here are some of its top features:

1. Trace: Find out when you’re near other users who tested positive.
2. Alert: You’ll get a notification telling you the level of risk in your ZIP code.
3. Check-in: Use a QR code scanner in-app to see if you’ve been in a restaurant that’s affected.
4. Symptoms: Worried you could be sick? Check your symptoms.

You can even order a COVID-19 test through the app!

All of these platforms have been great for helping people get through the hard times. However, you should keep this in mind: Apps are a two-way street.

While you’re benefitting from hours of fun, these platforms are also making big bucks by collecting your data. Tap or click here to find out what your favorite apps know about you.

Now, what if you don’t have an iPhone? What if you have an Android?

Luckily, we’ve found the very best apps for Android users. Check them out!

Best Android apps of 2020

Whether you pay for your apps or not, you’re sure to find a familiar face here. We’re giving you the lowdown on Google’s best apps in each category. If you’ve got any of these saved to your phone, they could make a good conversation starter during the holidays!

Top 5 apps to buy

According to customers, these Android apps are worth the price tag.

1. Loóna: Bedtime Calm & Relax

Before you go to bed, do you instinctively grab your phone? Unfortunately, this is so common it hurts many Americans’ sleep schedules. After all, most apps aren’t designed to relax you — they’re designed to keep you invested and scrolling for hours.

Enter Loóna. This mood-altering app emotionally prepares you for bedtime. Unlike most sleep apps, it’s less focused on making you fall asleep than it is on helping you disconnect from the day’s stresses.

2. Grid Diary – Journal, Planner

Although you can download a free version, this app lets you purchase new features to boost productivity. It’s a simple yet effective personal growth tool.

Basically, you use it as your ultimate personal diary system. Check out some of its features:

1. Unique grid format
2. Professional writing guide library
3. Day/week/month/year dimension
4. Standalone mode that doesn’t share your private data

According to Google Play, “Grid Diary provides rich tools such as template library, prompt library, habit check-in, writing reminder, etc. to help you customize the journal method that best suits your needs.”

3. The Pattern

Want to take a deep dive into your personality? The Pattern will help you better understand yourself and others. It hopes to enable deeper connections to your loved ones.

It’s the most accurate and in-depth personality app, according to Google Play. You’ll get features like chat, custom profiles, a breakdown of your emotional cycles, and more.

4. Bazaart: Photo Editor & Graphic Design

This award-winning photo editing and graphic design app has a ton of features. According to Google Play, it can:

1. Magically remove the background from photos
2. Cut out photos artistically with the eraser tool
3. Add thousands of amazing backgrounds and stickers
4. Select photos, scale, rotate, position, duplicate and flip with simple touch gestures

You can also use a ton of other features to create your own art. A premium subscription removes the Bazaart watermark and gives you full access to its tools, library and IT support system.

5. Explorest — Photo Locations

Another app that offers purchases, Explorest, is perfect for your travels. Never again will you have to wonder where a beautiful photo was taken, according to Google Play. It gives you exact GPS coordinates to beautiful photo locations.

If you travel to California, Chicago, or Shanghai, you’ll be able to find the exact coordinates to recreate your favorite travel pictures. The app currently offers these specific directions for the most popular destinations, but it promises to offer more soon.

Right now, you can plan with real-time weather and plan your perfect shot with field tips and detailed photo specs. If you’re a photographer who wants to reshoot your favorite images, this is the perfect app for you!

Top 5 apps you can get for free

So, what do you think of 2020’s winning apps? If you have any of these saved to your phone, you’re in good company.

1. Calmaria

This minimalist app helps you stop, breathe and relax. According to Google Play, “Calmaria is often used by seamen and surfers to indicate that there are no waves in the ocean.”

It uses haptic feedback during the countdown to bedtime and uses vibrations to help you drift off to dreamland.

2. Zoom

Zoom was also a favorite pick of Android users. With its high-quality features and necessity for people who work from home, its popularity is a no-brainer.

3. Whisk: Recipe Saver, Meal Planner & Grocery List

Have you ever found a great recipe online… only to lose it a while later? Now you can add it to Whisk, your new personal cookbook. This app lets you pull recipes from any website or cooking site. It also helps you change the way a recipe’s written, substitute ingredients or adjust serving sizes.

If you’re planning on cooking this holiday season, Whisk could be a huge time-saver!

4. Dolby On: Record Audio & Music

Are you a musician looking to record some audio? This app is the best option for saving your vocals, guitar or keyboard music. It makes use of both the microphones on your phone, creating high-quality audio that’s almost as good as music recorded in a studio.

It’s also got a ton of great features, like noise reduction and loudness editing tools.

5. Intellect: Create a Better You

Want to completely rehaul your habits and behaviors? This psychological training app was developed by a team of world-leading psychologists and behavioral experts. It gives you quick, easy sessions that help you work towards the ideal You.

Staying indoors has given us ample opportunity for self-improvement. Whether you use your apps for art, self-improvement, shopping or entertainment, smartphones can change our lives for the better. Tap here to stay safe when you’re signing into apps and websites.

So, did you see any of your favorite apps along this best of 2020 list? If so, now you know that you’re in good company!

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