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Guides to choosing iPhone apps and games: what’s actually free, what each costs in a year, and which one fits you.

Money · Oct 30, 2026 · 6 min read

YNAB vs Monarch Money: Which Budget App Fits You?

YNAB vs Monarch Money, compared plainly: how budgeting works in each, bank sync, sharing with a partner, the learning curve, and which one to pick.

Money · Oct 30, 2026 · 7 min read

Mint Alternatives: 6 Budget Apps to Replace Mint

The best Mint alternatives for iPhone, from hands-off apps that track your bank automatically to ones that ask you to plan every dollar.

Games · Oct 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Games Like Monument Valley: 6 Calm Picks for iPhone

Looking for games like Monument Valley? Six calm, beautiful iPhone games, what each one feels like, who it suits, and what it costs to buy.

Languages · Oct 30, 2026 · 7 min read

Duolingo Alternatives: 6 Apps for What It Doesn't Teach

The best Duolingo alternatives for iPhone, by goal: apps that get you speaking, explain grammar or connect you with real native speakers.

MONEY

Money · Oct 30, 2026 · 6 min read

Budget App for Couples: 5 Ways to Plan Money Together

Looking for a budget app for couples? Five iPhone apps for a shared budget or for splitting costs, with what each one asks you to share.

Fitness · Oct 30, 2026 · 6 min read

Best Workout Apps for iPhone: 6 Picks by Goal

The best workout apps for iPhone, picked by goal: gym strength, seven-minute home workouts, yoga, running and a fully free option.

PRODUCTIVITY

Productivity · Oct 30, 2026 · 7 min read

Best To Do List App for iPhone: 6 Picks, Free or Paid

Looking for a to do list app for iPhone? Six picks compared, from pay-once Things 3 to free Todoist, a day planner and an all-in-one workspace.

Photo & Video · Oct 30, 2026 · 6 min read

Best Photo Editing Apps for iPhone: Free vs Pro

The best photo editing apps for iPhone: Snapseed for free edits, Lightroom for pro tools, VSCO for film looks, and Halide for taking better photos.

Games · Oct 30, 2026 · 7 min read

Best Offline Games for iPhone: 7 Picks With No Ads

The best offline games for iPhone you pay for once: no Wi-Fi needed, no ads, no paywalls mid-game. Picks for flights, the subway and kids in the car.

Money · Oct 30, 2026 · 8 min read

Best Budget Apps for iPhone: 7 Picks by Situation

The best budget apps for iPhone, sorted by how you like to manage money: plan every dollar, track spending, share with a partner, or pay once.