5 Android and iOS applications to install on your smartphone without hesitation

This week we’ll look at a cafe management game, a useful temporary messaging app, a habit tracker and journal, and two apps intended just for Android devices – a keyboard and an app that builds on gestures to help you navigate easily on a large-screen device.

Many apps these days include in-app purchases or advertisements. However, we carefully test all apps to ensure fairness and protect you from unexpected costs. Our main goal is to find apps that enhance your smartphone experience and bring you additional benefits.

If you want to find discounted apps, don’t forget to explore our selection of free apps of the week! Every week, we present to you a collection of applications that are usually paid for but are currently available for free as part of a promotional offer. Now, let’s dive into our top 5 apps of the week and discover the best mobile games and apps that made the cut!

Happy Dessert Café (Android & iOS)

There are tons of cafe management games out there, so what makes Happy Dessert Café different from the rest? Although this game is still riddled with video ads that can be avoided with microtransactions, it deserves to be recommended. The graphics are adorable and the game is well developed, with plenty of areas to keep you busy.

• Price: Free / Advertisement: Yes / In-app purchases: Yes / Account required: No

Note that there is no limit to the number of ads you can watch, and watching one will earn you some exciting rewards. Among these, the energy bar is filled to the brim, the amount of in-game currency you can claim is doubled, among others. Ultimately, this game has only one goal: to make you the best dessert cafe in town!

It’s strangely therapeutic at times, as much of the game becomes muscle memory. The graphics kawaii and the soothing soundtrack certainly add to the charm of the whole thing. Additionally, you will be able to unlock a cat cafe if you progress enough in the game. What’s wrong with loving a cat cafe?

Temp Mail (Android & iOS)

I absolutely hate being asked to share my email when I want to read an article on a website or use a particular online service. Even though the terms and conditions promise not to sell my personal data to third parties, I frown because shortly after, my inbox is flooded with spam. This is where the Temp Mail app comes in.

This app allows me to generate instant, disposable email addresses. In other words, it lives up to its name by providing me with temporary email addresses, allowing me to receive photos and other attachments without having to reveal my real email address to everyone.

• Price: Free / Advertisement: Yes / In-app purchases: Yes ($2.99/week, $7.99/month, $58.99/year) / Account required: No

I tried using this app for a week and found it extremely useful. Although this is an anecdote, I believe that I have managed to reduce the number of advertising messages and spam in my inbox through extensive use of Temp Mail. Random email addresses are simply a mixture of letters and numbers, but if you want to customize them by editing them, you can do so with a premium account.

I love how Temp Mail lets me auto-fill applications and forms using this temporary email address. 30 different languages ​​are supported to provide excellent support to users around the world. You can even generate a QR code for others to scan.

HelloHabit (Android & iOS)

They say you have to do something for three weeks straight for it to become a habit. In this fast-paced world, time becomes a scarce commodity, and it can be extremely difficult to develop a habit. Luckily, there are apps like HelloHabit to help procrastinators. Although this app can be useful, it can also be considered frustrating. At its core, HelloHabit is a habit-building app that’s handy for reminding you to stay on track so that tasks required are accomplished.

• Price: Free / Advertisement: No / In-app purchases: Yes ($1.99/month, $9.99/yearly) / Account required: No

I love the way the developer designed the UI. It’s very intuitive and easy to use, which is one of the key ingredients to getting people to use your app. And what’s more, for an application intended to be used daily. You can choose from different views that make it easy to get an overview of what you’ve accomplished over the weeks.

There’s only one downside I’d like to point out here: the free version can only track three habits, offering a limited number of journal entries and scheduled events. If you want unlimited access, you will need to pay a subscription.

Unexpected Keyboard (Android)

Are you fast when it comes to typing with your smartphone keyboard? Unexpected Keyboard will take some time getting used to its rather unusual typing method. It’s simple to use and doesn’t infringe on your privacy, while providing a fairly intuitive way to access symbols and emojis with fewer steps.

• Price: Free / Advertisement: None / In-app purchases: None / Account required: No

What do I mean by that? You see, there are different symbols/numbers at the corners of some keys. Slide your thumb towards the corner of the key in question and the corresponding symbol/number will be typed. As previously stated, there is a slight learning curve to using this keyboard, but I’m confident you’ll quickly be able to message like a boss.

A word of warning for those who have long gotten used to Gboard and/or Swiftkey. This app will likely only find a niche of users due to its limited functionality. For starters, it doesn’t have autocomplete, it doesn’t have a clipboard that lets you copy and paste, and there’s no theme support. Fortunately, in terms of security, it suits me since it is not necessary to be connected to the Internet to use it and it only requires two authorizations on my device.

Micro Gesture (Android)

I wonder how accustomed we humans have become to Pavlov’s Principle when it comes to using our smartphones. What if I told you there’s a whole new way to use your device? Imagine being able to access your favorite app by simply pressing the volume up button or power button.

What if you had incoming notifications to check? Simply tilt the device to the left to bring up the notification panel. This is precisely what Micro Gesture does: giving you a whole new way to interact with your smartphone.

• Price: Free / Advertisement: No / In-app purchases: No / Account required: No

As smartphones get bigger and bigger, it becomes more and more difficult to use them with one hand. In fact, it’s downright impossible for some people, given the weight of the device itself. However, some devices can be used with one hand, so why not use Micro Gesture to help you get the most out of them?

This app relies on your phone’s gyroscopes to recognize the tiniest movements, improving the experience of using large-screen smartphones. You can rotate the phone on three axes and assign a customizable action to each of them. This feature is highly customizable with an adjustable motion sensitivity slider, optionally offering feedback in the form of vibration or text. When you become more comfortable with the application, do not hesitate to explore the different automated scripts for a more productive user experience.

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What do you think of the list of applications presented this week? Did you like any of our recommendations? Is there another app you’re dying to share with the rest of the world? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments!