Unique App For 5 Things You Didn’t Know

5 unique Apps

With over 1.4 million apps available in both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, it’s nearly impossible to know the capability of every single app offered. Many people just simply don’t have the time to browse through the Google Play Store or Apple App Store for hours, searching for apps they haven’t heard of.

More commonly, people utilize social media, email, and gaming apps, but did you know that your phone can do much, much more than that?  It can actually be used for several different things. Below, we’ve tackled some of the work for you and compiled a list of 5 things you didn’t know there was an app for.

VPN Service

Your phone is not dissimilar from a computer:  you can play games on it, send emails, browse the internet, read and create documents, watch videos, and store images on it. Like a computer, it is also vulnerable to hackers and should be protected with a VPN service. By using a VPN service, you will be able to protect yourself from malware and geo-targeting, allowing you to not only protect your device, but also to protect your personal information and location.

An added bonus of using a VPN service is the ability to bypass certain website requirements, which enable you to do things like watch videos on Netflix while you’re outside of the U.S., and post ads to Craigslist in locations that aren’t local to you. A VPN service typically runs between $6.55 and $12.95 per month, depending on the subscription plan you choose, and is well worth it.

Moisture Detection

Worried that you may have water damage in your home? There’s an unique app that can help! RYOBI Phone Works has created a moisture meter that can plug into your smartphone, allowing you to easily and inexpensively detect moisture levels in wood, drywall, cement, and other building materials. The moisture meter, including the app, retails for $29.97 at Home Depot and makes a great addition to your toolbox.

Earning Money

Need some extra cash, but don’t have time for a full time job? Apps like  Rewardable   and  Easy Shift allow you to earn a quick buck using your smartphone. Available on both Android and iOS, these apps pay you for completing simple tasks such as checking prices and displays at nearby stores.

Unlike some of the other apps that offer incentives for completing tasks, Rewardable and Easy Shift allow you to transfer earnings to your PayPal account, rather than rewarding you with gift cards locked to specific stores or websites. Both apps are free to download.

Measuring

For the handyman in you, an app called Carpenter should fit the bill. Carpenter provides you with 5 different measuring and leveling tools: a plumb bob level, surface level, bubble lever bar, ruler, and protractor. It’s available on both Android and iOS for considerably less than all those tools would cost separately.

On top of being cost-effective, Carpenter eliminates the hassle of lugging around all 5 of those tools to your job sites. Priced at just $1.99, it’s definitely money well spent.

Doctor Visits

Interestingly, you can now visit a doctor without leaving your home. Co-founded by Dr. Phil McGraw of the “Dr. Phil” show, the Doctor on Demand    is an unique app, that allows you to video chat with a doctor on your smartphone, computer, or tablet. Available for both Android and iOS, Doctor on Demand offers medical and pediatric visits for only $40 per visit.

Author:  Technology Blog