Since the launch of Apple's App Store in 2008 there has been a flood of smartphone apps all with the intention of making our lives easier.
Because of these apps we can find out instantly what song is playing on the radio without having to be told, we can know the square roots of pi is to the 137th decimal, and much more.
Take a look at this list of other smart apps.
They might teach you about something you didn't know before or help to make your life just a bit easier.
Jasmine, a better YouTube player.
Jasmine is a minimal YouTube app replacement. We love how Jasmine allows us to play YouTube audio in the background, freeing us up to do other things with our phone.
The app is chock-full of features including a nighttime/low light function, full playlist support, and Airplay, Apple's feature for streaming audio and video to your living room
Check out a full walkthrough of the app >
Price: Free
Available on:iOS
Catch is a fun way to take voice, photo, and text notes.
Catch helps you capture your most important ideas so you never miss anything. You can create voice, photo, and text notes, online and offline. It's incredibly easy to share checklists to collaborate with others, too.
For those worried about security, users can protect notes with a four-digit PIN.
Price: Free
Available on: Android and iPhone
Slice helps you track and organize all your online shopping
Besides being an awesome package tracker, Slice is an app that helps you stay on top of all your online purchases.
The app securely scans your email and finds receipts from iTunes, Amazon, and wherever else you shop online creating great archive of purchases.
Price: Free
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