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In an era that’s marked by a multitude of apps that are specifically designed to make navigating this whole existence thing a bit more effortless and less anxiety-inducing, it can be difficult to discern which apps are worth downloading. 

Thankfully, this AskReddit thread shines an informative light on apps that are so ridiculously useful, that it’s hard to believe that they’re free. 

Numerous Exciting Possibilities With This.

Reddit screenshot about how Copy Me That is a great app.
Reddit

Nothing like an extensive library of recipes to have handy access to. 

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Oh This Sounds Spectacular.

Reddit screenshot about an app that is like Shazam for birds.
Reddit

Because who doesn’t want to be able to easily identify birds while out and about. 

Related: Bird Watchers Flock to These 15 Prime Spots Across America

This Could Be Huge.

Reddit screenshot about how Tunity is a great app.
Reddit

With football season well underway, and the crowds overtaking various bars to yell at TVs with a mad passion, having an app like this could be truly game-changing. 

Everyone Wins With This One.

Reddit screenshot about an app that benefits devs and app users.
Reddit

A dev’s dream situation

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Because Learning New Stuff Is Cool.

Reddit screenshot about how Khan Academy is a great app.
Reddit

If you know, you know when it comes to Khan Academy

Because We All Need A Place To Store Those Recipes.

Reddit screenshot about family scheduling app.
Reddit

This is definitely one of those apps that you can find yourself going back to time and time again. 

Related: 50 Slow-Cooker Family Recipes Under $20

This Could Be A Whole Lot Of Fun.

Reddit screenshot about an app that isolates different instruments and vocals from songs.
Reddit

Could waste away many productive hours on this app

Yes, Yes, Yes.

Reddit screenshot about how Google Translate is a great app.
Reddit

Now that is handy

The Custom Gift Tags For Christmas Was An Ultimate Power Move.

Reddit screenshot about pngtree.com being a great app.
Reddit

It’s hard to believe that this is free

This Has A Tremendous Amount Of Value.

Reddit screenshot about ninite being a great app.
Reddit

Just once a week

It Is Free, After All.

Reddit screenshot about Duolingo being a great app.
Reddit

Nothing is perfect, and if it’s free, that’s already something to be excited about. 

Travel Organization Is Essential.

Reddit screenshot about TripIt being a great app.
Reddit

Because everyone can benefit from having some more organization when it comes to traveling around. 

Got To Love Some Good Biohacking.

Reddit screenshot about Yuka being a great barcode scanner app.

Might as well make the pursuit toward a healthier life easier on yourself

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Matt has spent the last 8 or so odd years as both a writer and editor in Seattle and Brooklyn, where he is now based. He loves escaping the tirelessly fast pace of the “Mad Apple” that is NYC by taking walks and runs through parks where he’s able to catch up on the latest tea about society from the city’s ever chatty, always hungry, occasionally rabid, pigeons. When he’s not taking his urban nature strolls, or dutifully combing the deepest rabbit holes of the internet to find the content that’s worth sinking your mind’s teeth into, he’s likely holed up at a dark-lit dive bar with a book and/or some friends, or just easily he could be on the hunt for the next addition to his steadily growing plant family.