BEST
APPS
of the
MONTH
October 2021
October is in the books so it's time to look back at the best apps to hit the App Store in the last month. Our choices include a trio of great Safari extensions and a great local music player. See our entire list.
Mixtapes
Experience Your Music in New Ways
You can create multiple queues of music and also smart mixes with specific conditions. The app works with your local music library or Apple Music library saved to your devices.
Mapper for Safari
Say Goodbye to Google Maps
When doing Google searches for a location or address, Google returns links that open, no surprise, in Google Maps. But with the extension, those links will automatically open in Apple Maps. There’s no need to do anything or cut and paste addresses.
Leatherbound
Beautiful Book Management
Use the app to manage the books you are reading, want to read, and have already read.
StopTheScript
Say Goodbye to JavaScript
A new Safari extension, StopTheScript stops all JavaScript on selected websites. It stops inline JavaScript on a web page along with externally loaded JavaScript.
Fantasy Hike
Walking Motivation
Fantasy Hike is a great way to get moving. The more you walk, the more you will progress through a beautiful fantasy adventure. You can track your progress, receive achievements, and see notifications as the quest advances. You can sync Apple Watch data and integrate with Apple Health.
HomeLog for HomeKit
Track and Find Issues in Your Smart Home
As you might have guessed by the name, HomeLog for HomeKit can log changes in any HomeKit device including when it’s unreachable.
Light & Color by Tinybop
Help Kids Understand the World Around Them
Light & Color lets kids 4 and up explore a rainbow and much more. The first focus of the app is light. Kids can see how light bounces, refracts, and reflects while they work with models our prisms, mirrors, and lenses. There are also a number of light sources to experiment with light candles, incandescent lights, and lasers.
Highlighter for Safari
Highlight the Web
With Highlighter for Safari, you can add notes and annotate any webpage directly from the browser. Everything is stored locally so it will always be available to access without needing an account.
Thinkdrop
Collect Your Important Thoughts
Thinkdrop 2 can help clear your mind and make all of that your random thoughts available to access later. There is more than one way to add a thought to the app. You can write, record your voice, or even snap a picture of the thought to access.