In 2024, we’ve seen a wealth of outstanding resources for designers and developers.
The third installment of “What’s New for Designers & Developers from 2024” focuses on some of the most impressive and practical mobile applications for Android and iOS. These apps, whether newly launched or updated, span a range of purposes, including habit trackers, productivity apps, minimalist home screen launcher, managing their entire domain portfolio, project management and time management.
As we look forward to the advancements the web will bring in 2025, let’s pause to reflect on the standout mobile apps of 2024. Enjoy the retrospective!
January
Motivated – iOS & Android App
Motivated is your ultimate habit tracker for a successful journey. It empowers you to build positive habits and break free from the negative ones. Unlike traditional trackers, Motivated prioritizes Habit Health over streak counting, ensuring continuous motivation on your path to success.
Price: Free
February
Arcush – iOS App
Arcush is a straightforward daily planner app designed to assist individuals in creating a well-balanced schedule, enabling smarter planning and increased productivity. With its minimalist approach, Arcush offers a quick and simple way to organise your day, promoting enhanced focus by avoiding unnecessary features that might distract attention.
Price: Free Offers In-App Purchases
Lok Board – iOS App
Lok Board empowers you to transform your iPad into a productivity powerhouse with its desktop-class multi-window experience.
Enjoy an extended workspace by seamlessly connecting to an external display via cable or AirPlay, without the need for an M1 chip or Stage Manager. Elevate your workflow to new heights and unlock unparalleled productivity with Lok Board’s intuitive features and seamless integration.
Price: Free Offers In-App Purchases
March
Mind the Focus – iOS App
Boost your productivity with Mind the Focus, the ultimate productivity app for iOS! Seamlessly syncing with your calendar, Mind the Focus supercharges your focus with automated, calendar-based prompts. Stay on target and conquer your objectives effortlessly.
Set personalized focus reminders prior to events and smoothly transition to a new focus afterward. Command your schedule and customize focus prompts to suit your preferences with Mind the Focus.
Price: $3.99
April
Ping – iOS App
A simple app to let you know the status of your websites or services. For people that need to know that something happened today.
Price: Free
RapidTask – Android & iOS App
Experience the future of project management with RapidTask! Tailored for both teams and individuals striving for peak efficiency, RapidTask harnesses the power of advanced AI technology to revolutionize task creation and organization within Jira and Asana. Say goodbye to manual processes and hello to seamless productivity.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
May
Super App Lock – iOS App
Super App Lock is a robust app management tool designed to safeguard user privacy and manage app usage effectively. With Super App Lock, you can effortlessly lock and hide apps, create customized plans to control app usage time, thereby boosting focus and alleviating worries about privacy breaches.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
Dumbify – iOS App
Dumbify is a minimalist home screen launcher designed specifically for iPhone users. It helps you reduce screen time by keeping your home screen clutter-free and free of notifications.
Price: $4.99
June
Text Workflow – iOS App
Text Workflow is an iPhone app designed to manipulate and transform text effortlessly. Whether you need to make the same small change repeatedly or handle more complex modifications occasionally, Text Workflow saves you time and frustration.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
Plinky – iOS App
Plinky helps you save links seamlessly with just one tap. Whether you’re using your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or favourite browser, all your links are saved in an easy-to-use app. You can search for links or organise them neatly with folders and tags on your iPhone or iPad.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
July
Tracky – iOS App
Tired of overwhelming budget apps with too many features? Try Tracky, a super simple budgeting tool inspired by the cash envelope system. Easily track income, expenses, and savings.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
Track My Domains – iOS App
An intuitive app where users can manage their entire domain portfolio in one convenient location. Never miss a renewal deadline again with timely reminders for upcoming expirations, ensuring your online presence remains uninterrupted.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
August
Proxygen – iOS App
Proxygen is a professional HTTP proxy tool for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It allows you to inspect app traffic, test API endpoints, and conduct security analyses of web applications and mobile apps. With features like message history filters, you can sift through thousands of messages quickly.
The app also includes powerful tools such as Intercept, Transform, and Diff, enabling you to edit messages on the fly and continue working with the captured data. Proxygen is a fully native, modern, and lightweight app across all platforms, offering blazing-fast performance.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
September
Charsible – iOS App
Charsible is an iOS app that provides a variety of widgets to help you monitor your Plausible Analytics data from anywhere, all while ensuring your privacy.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
October
FoxyFocus – iOS App
FoxyFocus is a clever Pomodoro timer that helps you outfox distractions. Boost your productivity with customizable focus sessions, ambient sounds, an achievement system, and a playful fox theme. Make time management both fun and effective!
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
PrioriTask – iOS App
PrioriTask is an easy-to-use personal Kanban board designed to help you track your commitments without the complexity of team-oriented tools. If you’ve ever felt the need for a Scrum or Kanban board for personal tasks but found existing options too time-consuming, PrioriTask is the app for you.
Price: $1.99
November
Long Ago – iOS App
Use Long Ago to log your habits, chores, medications, tasks, or even to set reminders for cherished events from the past. Designed for personalization, Long Ago offers customization options, goal tracking, and flexible reminders, making it a tool that’s uniquely yours.
Price: Free tracking for up to 3 activities. Unlock all features: $9.99 yearly / $24.99 Lifetime
Doday – iOS App
This to-do list app helps you plan tasks for each day, enabling you to maximize productivity and maintain focus on what you can realistically achieve in a single day. By prioritizing daily goals, the app ensures that you stay organized and make the most out of each day.
Price: Free, Offers In-App Purchases
December
SO Stats – iOS App
SO Stats is the perfect companion app for Stack Overflow users! It allows you to effortlessly track and view your profile stats, including reputation, answers, questions, badges, and more—all in one convenient place.
Price: Free
Habit Tracker – iOS App
A beautifully simple yet powerful daily habit tracker designed to help you build positive habits and break free from bad ones. Watch your vibrant grids grow over time, keeping you motivated and on track toward your goals.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
