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Best Apps for the New Year

2020 was an interesting year, to say the least...so here’s a list of apps that we think should help make 2021 even better!

By Jennifer BarnesPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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The new year is only a few weeks away, and we couldn’t be more excited to ring in 2021. We’ve rounded up some of the best apps to use to work on New Year’s resolutions, apps that took off during 2020, and many more! Check them out below!

Kango

The top-rated ride sharing app specializes in helping out busy parents, while providing reliable childcare. The app recently unveiled more special features for parents, including delivery services, e-learning and more to help families in the wake of the COVID pandemic live a worry-free day-to-day. Download the app now to see if Kango is available in your area and create an account today!

Pear Personal Fitness Coach

Looking for a COVID-friendly way to get in shape in 2021? Pear Personal Fitness Coach steps users through step-by-step runs, at-home workouts, yoga sessions, training programs and more. Through PEAR you can save your workouts and track your progress to help make this next year your best year yet!

Downcast

Downcast is perfect for the avid podcast listener, or if you want to become a regular podcast listener! If you’re looking for a new way to listen and organize your podcast listening experience, Downcast does just that. The app notifies you when your favorite podcasters release a new show, and makes suggestions for new shows users may like based on their previous activity.

Dubsmash

If you’ve channeled your inner-youth by downloading TikTok, Dubsmash will help you rise to stardom by making video editing easy and seamless. The app specializes in audio dubbing, but can also walk users through other basic editing techniques. Check it out now in the app store!

Flipboard

Looking for specially curated news based off of your interests? Then Flipboard is the app for you. The news site curates news specifically for users in a smooth, magazine-like format and shows you exactly what you want to read.

Cloze

Ever tired of Facebook or Instagram algorithms that show some but not all of your friends’ posts? Cloze analyzes the contacts and users that you interact with most to simplify the algorithm to prioritize the posts that you care about most.

GasBuddy

GasBuddy helps users find the cheapest, highest-rated gas station in their area. Save some coins in 2021 and give GasBuddy a try!

Waze

Tired of fighting through traffic? Waze helps users find the quickest route to their destination. By reporting accidents, traffic jams and construction areas, Waze helps you get from point A to point B seamlessly.

OpenTable

OpenTable helps users find the perfect restaurant for them, including the ability to make reservations, check COVID protocols and even pay your tab after dining.

Headspace

During the new year, prioritize your mental health. Headspace helps to keep you and your mind in check as you enter a new chapter and a new year. The app guides users through meditation and suggests exercises to use when feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

Audible

Was your New Year’s resolution to read more books but you hate reading? Keep your mind active and download Audible during the new year to listen to books you’re interested in on the go! With over 200,000 titles and counting, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on the app and it’s easily accessible in the app store and on your phone.

Heads Up!

Ellen’s iconic game, Heads Up! has been featured on her talk show for years, and now you can practice your skills anywhere on your smartphone. The game that puts a twist on charades is fun for all age groups with all types of categories so that everyone can have fun! Don’t let this new year stress you out - check out Heads Up! in the app store to have stress relief at the touch of a button.

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