My Favorite Apps

All of my favorite apps, in no particular order:

macOS:

• Path Finder – file manager.
• ImageOptim – image comressor.
• Clean Shot X – screen capturing.
• f.lux – makes the color of your computer’s display adapt to the time of day.
• Magnet – an easy way to organize your open windows.
• Final Cut Pro – video editor.
• Gifski – GIF converter.
• Sublime Text – code editor.
• Tomato 2 – Pomodoro timer.
• Camo – use your iPhone as a webcam.

iOS:

• Headspace – meditation.
• Apple Fitness+ – I use it only for yoga, it’s great.
• VPNify – VPN for iOS.
• GoodNotes (iPad) – hand-written notes.
• Forest – a gamified way to stop checking your phone – plant trees to stay focused.
• Apollo – a Reddit client.
• Waking Up – a meditation app by Sam Harris.
• Strava – run tracking.
• Oura – sleep tracking (requires a ring).
• Elevate – brain ‘training’.
• ELSA Speak – English pronunciation.
• Matter Reader – social reading.
• Balance – meditation.
• Audible – audiobooks.

Universal:

• Notion – the all-in-one workspace / personal CRM.
• Instapaper – save and read articles.
• Readwise – resurface your Kindle and Instapaper highlights to remember more of what you read.
• Fantastical – calendar.
• Spark Mail – email.
• ExpressVPN – VPN (duh).
• Spotify – music.
• Telegram – the best messenger.
• Brave Browser – the fastest and most secure web browser.
• 1Password – password manager.
• Grammarly – checks spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Pocket Casts – the best podcast app.
• Brain.fm – background music for focus and naps.
• Brilliant – learn math and science.
• Anki – flashcards.
• Twemex – a browser extension for Twitter.

Last updated: 07/30/21.

Know about an app that I absolutely have to check out? Let me know on Twitter!