We’ve witnessed remarkable resources for designers and developers during the year 2023.
The third installment of “What’s New for Designers & Developers from 2023” will spotlight some of the most impressive and useful mobile applications designed for both Android and iOS. These apps, whether newly launched or updated, cover a spectrum from building healthy habits, task management, managing privacy and new browsers.
While eagerly anticipating the advancements the web will offer in 2024, let’s take a moment to revisit the standout Mobile Apps of 2023. Enjoy the retrospective!
January
Super Habit – iOS App
Habit tracker app that lets you view your habits on a real yearly calendar 🤩 It also has a daily checklist view, monthly calendars, yearly grids, etc. Track 2 habits for free, forever!
Price: Free
SuperPlanner – iOS App
SuperPlanner is an innovative day planner that combines the calendar with task management features – No login required. Private and secure iCloud sync. Native apps. Fully featured and customizable.
Price: Free but has In-App Purchases
February
RemNote – iOS App
RemNote is an all-in-one learning tool that combines note-taking, knowledge management, flashcards, and spaced repetition to enable effective and efficient learning. Sure, it’s a note-taking tool. But there’s also flashcards, PDFs, backlinks, and more – to help you study, stay organized, and think.
Price: Free
Vision – iOS App
Vision is a to do list app that helps indie makers and entrepreneurs reach their objectives and be more productive. Easily plan your day according to your weekly and monthly goals. Never lose sight of your long terms objectives.
Price: Free
March
Dime 2.0 – iOS App
Dime 2.0 is here with income tracking, overall budgets, a UI makeover and more! It is a beautiful, intuitive expense tracker built with iOS design guidelines in mind. And, it’s 100% free with no ads or paywalls.
Price: Free
MyReam – iOS App
Create, share, and discover personalized lists. With a description, prerequisites and step-by-step instructions, you can easily organize your favorite routines or ways of doing things.
Price: Free
April
Cookie Blocker – iOS App
Cookie Blocker for iOS removes annoying cookie popups, leading to a cleaner browsing experience without compromising privacy. Say goodbye to intrusive ads and enjoy a more private online experience with Cookie Blocker.
Price: Free
May
IdeaLog – iOS App
With IdeaLog, you can easily capture and organize all of your ideas in one place. Add tags to quickly find related ideas, create folders to keep things organized, and add notes to elaborate on your ideas.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
Reflect – iOS App
Welcome to the Reflect AI app. The AI powered chat bot is the ultimate solution for providing fast and accurate answers to all user queries. With AI technology, our platform can answer questions on any topic, making it the perfect tool for those looking for information.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
June
Docsy – iOS App
Docsy is the document scanner app for busy professionals and everyday users alike. Scan, sign, and share documents from your mobile device, saving you time and effort. Try Docsy today and experience the power of digital document management with ease.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
HackerNewt – iOS App
The HackerNewt app uses an alternative way of navigating comment tree – swipeable stacks, which helps you in maintaining the context and keeping track of where you are in the discussion tree. You’ll never have to guess who is a parent of the comment you’re reading again.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
July
PixelFixer – iOS App
PixelFixer: AI-powered image correction for flawless photos. Erase unwanted elements & let our advanced technology generate missing parts
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
August
Routine – iOS App
Effortlessly track your habits with Routine! With a sleek interface and powerful features, Routine makes building and maintaining productive habits in your daily life easy. Available for iPhone, iPad, and MacOS.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
Quiche Browser – iOS App
Quiche Browser is a web browser for iOS with an extensive range of customization options, to suit your usage, needs, and visual preferences. Create your perfect browser user interface: feature-packed for power users, lean for minimalists who want to minimize distractions and maximize webpage space.
Price: Free
September
Peaks – iOS App
Peaks provides a deep understanding of your circadian rhythm, a scientifically-backed daily cycle influencing your body functions. With personalised routines synced to this rhythm, Peaks empowers better sleep, increased energy, and enhanced productivity.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
Auro – iOS App
Auro is an iOS App that allows you to record, organize, and recall your thoughts. Press a button and record whatever you want (journaling, ideas, brainstorming). Auro will generate a summary and key points from your memos so you can easily recall them.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
October
Multiwindows Browser – iOS App
Stop switching between apps or multiple browser tabs for all your online tasks. Browse multiple websites on a single screen inside draggable, resizable browser windows for desktop-like experience and multitasking!
Price: 99c
November
Clearful Journal – Android & iOS App
Reflect on your experiences, thoughts, and emotions in your private digital journal to gain clarity, take control and live your best life.
Price: Free
SharePal – iOS App
SharePal is a lovely intuitive iOS app designed to save time, boost your productivity and organize your exchanges while preserving your privacy.
Price: $4.99
December
Patterns – iOS App
Patterns is a habit tracker app that simplifies the process of logging new days, making it easy and gratifying. On the home screen, you’ll find a selection of recent days to log in, while the habit details screen provides a comprehensive view of all days.
Price: Free & Offers In-App Purchases
Graysky – iOS App
Graysky stands as a third-party client for Blusky Social for iOS. It enhances the user experience by introducing GIFs, inline translations, and hashtags, all presented in a layout that prioritizes your customized feeds. Notably, Graysky is the first third-party client available on the App Store!
Price: Free