Have you found yourself on #TeamTelework recently? Whether you’re a parent trying to work from home, a college student taking classes from your childhood bedroom (yikes – we’re sorry), or a tot with energy only the playground can wear out, we feel you, and we’re here to help! We compiled a list of apps that can keep everyone practicing the #stayathomechallenge productive, positive, and most importantly hAPPy!
Topik is an app that allows users to blog from anywhere – yes, that even means the couch. The seamless interface and A1 aesthetic built into the design gives users all the right inspo to draft a blog from anywhere. Topik is currently in beta testing but you can sign up to take it for a test drive here.
Mapless Walking Directions not only gets users outside, but it can help create a boundary between you and your phone during a time when WFH (work from home) lines blur. Simply set a destination – your favorite park that has enough space for social distancing, perhaps – and begin your walk. Mapless doesn’t use turn-by-turn directions, it simply guides you on your terms.
Price: $2.99
Compatibility: Smartphone, tablet
Forest: Stay Focused keeps that preoccupied pupil or withdrawn workmate on task by having users “plant” a tree in a virtual forest. The longer the user doesn’t use their device, the bigger the tree gets. Users gain points with the more trees they plant and can use those points to go towards planting a real tree through the Trees for the Future organization!
Price: $1.99, additional in-app purchases available
Compatibility: Smartphone, tablet
Symple app isn’t just your average journal app, it’s a lifestyle. Stress from work and family can feel like a lot. When you consider the state of world affairs and add the fact that many of us are cooped up in the house, it’s never been more crucial to practice good mental hygiene. Symple makes it easy to track and study factors that influence how you feel, helps keep track of medications and meal, and empowers users to be the healthiest they can be.
Price: Free, additional in-app purchases available
Compatibility: Smartphone, tablet
Story Dice is a creative writing tool to keep brains active and creative during time off from the classroom. The app uses virtual dice fitted with images, not numbers, to prompt users to create a plot, setting, and characters for stories. Story Dice is perfect to help kiddos practice their creative writing skills all year round!
Price: $1.99
Compatibility: Smartphone, tablet
The Great Courses Plus app provides access to more than 8,000 college-level videos and lectures delivered by leading professors from across the globe. Users have control over learning pace and teaching style for a range of topics – from science and health to photography and travel. After a free 7- day trial, students can choose from the following subscription options: $19.99 per month, or $179.99 per year.
Price: Free download; auto-renewed subscription
Compatibility: Smartphone, tablet
Evernote helps users keep it all together by syncing notes, to-do lists, pictures, and more across all devices. Users can even use the dictation feature to transcribe lectures and presentations – yes, this means virtual lectures too!
Price: Free
Compatibility: Smartphone, tablet, and Apple Watch
Wellbeyond Meditation App for Kids is – as the name indicates – a mindfulness and meditation app just for kids. Day after day at home might make it more difficult for your tiny human to wind down and recharge. With Wellbeyond, children can enjoy five different meditations, from “Sleep” to “Focus,” to prepare themselves for another socially distanced day at the in-home classroom..
Price: Free
Compatibility: Smartphone & tablet
ArtPassport gives users access to 360-degree views of modern and contemporary art exhibitions from the comfort of their own quarantine. Despite many, if not all, of these museums closing their doors for the time being, users still can visit the world’s best art galleries. ArtPassport uploads new exhibits daily, so no repeats necessary. There is even a VR component!
Price: Free
Compatibility: Smartphone, tablet
My Fridge Food Recipes is the perfect app to download when your fridge or pantry is running a little low and you need some inspo. Simply check boxes indicating which items you have and My Fridge Food Recipes will display a list of meals you can make with the ingredients you already have.
Price: Free
Compatibility: Smartphone, tablet
Draw Something Classic keeps friendly competition alive between friends, family, colleagues, WHOMEVER! Users draw – or attempt to draw – prompts from the app, then the user on the receiving side tries to guess the doodle.
Price: Free
Compatibility: Smartphone, tablet
Flow Free may or may not be favorite of the person writing this blog but don’t let my bias influence you, check it out yourself. What seems like a simple game of connect the dots also incorporates a puzzle component and critical thinking, allowing users to have some fun and keep their minds sharp!
Price: Free
Compatibility: Smartphone, tablet
These apps are just a few of our favorites, and we want to hear about yours! Share your favorite apps you are using by tagging us on Twitter at @actmembers and on Instagram at @act_online.