New apps that we love

We're always on the hunt for promising new apps – for the clever designs and innovations that make life more enriching, efficient and entertaining. Here are the rising stars and just-launched gems that we’re most excited about right now.

Trade screen time for bean time with Focus Friend – a cosy, gamified productivity timer from YouTuber and novelist Hank Green. Start a session, and your very own animated Bean friend gets to work knitting socks and scarves. Stay focused and you'll earn prizes to decorate your Bean's room. But if you interrupt the timer, your cute companion's knitting gets unravelled, giving you extra motivation to keep going.

Learn new in-demand skills in just a few minutes a day with Cosmo, your personal AI-powered tutor. Get hands-on with practice-based lessons that adapt to your pace, allowing you to master subjects like generative AI, Python coding, business strategy and more. With courses across tech, finance and personal growth, Cosmo is the perfect companion to boost your career and earn shareable skill badges.

Struggling to find a practice partner for that language that you've been wanting to learn? Vocha AI has you covered, giving you 24/7 access to an AI-powered language tutor. Build confidence by practising real-life scenarios, from ordering food to a job interview, in over 35 supported languages. Vocha offers a supportive environment with personalised lessons and instant feedback on your performance.

Looking to fast smarter, not harder? Forme Intermittent Fasting is your all-in-one app for personalised nutrition planning and effortless calorie tracking. Whether you're following 16:8, OMAD or a custom schedule, Forme helps you stay on track. Simply snap or scan your food to log meals, get instant insights into carbs and macros, and follow a balanced plan tailored for sustainable weight loss.