BEST
APPS
of the
YEAR
2018

AppAdvice's Runner-Up App of the Year: Agenda

Agenda is a full-featured note-taking app that takes a unique twist being focused on the calendar. Thanks to the timeline, you can take a complete look at the past, present and future. Notes can be organized with tags, lists, and links. They can even be connected to an event in the built-in calendar. The information can sync with the companion macOS app.

A More Professional Take on the Stock Camera App

For anyone looking to take their iPhone photography to level should check out the camera app featuring a number of great filters and much more.

Video Editing for the Social Media Generation

The app from Adobe allows users to edit video on iOS devices and the desktop while featuring a number of social media optimizations.

Animate Your Photography

The app from developer Lightricks allows you to animate one or many elements of an image with precise control of the animation.

Get Stuff Done

One of the best to-do apps on the App Store, the brand new OmniFocus 3 brings a stable of new features to the table including tags, batch editing, and many more. Along with being designed for both the iPhone and iPad, you can even use an Apple Watch to view your most important items.

Creation on the Small Screen

The great iPad drawing app is making the move to the smaller screen with controls and an interface designed specifically for iPhone.

The World of Toca Boca

The popular series of Toca Boca kids app is now under one roof in Toca Life: World. The first eight locations and 39 different characters are included in the app. You can also keep playing with apps in the Toca Life series you’ve already purchased to create even more fun.

A Calming Experience

Using the power of music and graphics, ChillScape is designed to slow heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and lower stress.

Take Off

With 321 Launch, you get to experience AR and live rocket liftoffs from Florida. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the rockets that take off. It's a great app that shows the potential of augmented reality.

Podcasts Made Simple

The app features a fun skeuomorphic element. When a podcast is playing, you’ll see a record on a turntable featuring the podcast logo. You can swipe the turntable to fast forward or rewind a podcast episode.

Turn the Web Dark

If you're tired of waiting for Apple to finally bring a true dark mode to iOS, this great third-party browser can fill the void.

Tackling a Timeline

The well-designed app allows users to view all of their important information into a timeline view.

Court is in Session

Using the app, anyone can file a suit in small claims court for up to $25,000 without the need of a lawyer.

A Completely Free Education App for Young Children

The app from the non-profit organization features thousands of activities, books, videos, and learning lessons for children.

Find Some Fun Downtown

Kids can take on the big city in the great app from prolific developer Sago Mini. Featuring dozens of interactive characters, children can visit a museum, post office, and many other great places. There are also a number of learning opportunities throughout the app.

Connect to the Internet Securely

1.1.1.1 uses a secure connection so no one will ever be able to snoop on your DNS queries. And if that wasn’t good enough, the app makes your Internet connection even faster by using Cloudfare’s global network. And it’s completely free.

Bring Old Images Into the Modern Age

You’ll just need a light table or other back light, and the app will bring old images to an iPhone or iPad.

Bringing AR to Fun Kids Stories

The AR app brings the fun stories to life wherever your kids want. They can even engage with characters and help them solve problems along the way.

A Dose of News

Cappuccino is a new news reader that focuses on elegance and simplicity.