r/IPhoneApps

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I tried a bunch of apps to clean up my camera roll recently because mine was completely out of control. Thought they’d all be pretty similar, but they actually feel very different once you use them for a bit.

Pikondo
This one honestly surprised me the most. It doesn’t feel like a typical cleaner app at all. It’s more like you jump in, do a quick 5-minute session, and you’re done. I’ve been using it in short bursts and it actually makes a dent without feeling overwhelming.
Also everything runs completely on-device, which I like way more than apps that upload or process stuff somewhere else.

SwipeWipe
Super basic. You just go photo by photo and swipe to delete or keep. It works, but it gets repetitive fast if you have a big library. After a while it just feels like work. Also pretty expensive for what it is, which didn’t really make sense to me.

Cleanup: Phone Storage Cleaner
More about speed. It throws a ton of suggestions at you right away, which is nice if you just want to free space quickly. But yeah, I definitely double-checked a lot of stuff before deleting.

Photos (default app)
It’s okay. Has some smart categories, but it’s pretty limited. I wouldn’t rely on it if your library is messy.

u/canercbo — 1 day ago

App that translates voice notes in WhatsApp?

The amount of voice notes I get in other languages is insane. Is there an app that can transcribe + translate them properly?

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u/iamblessed_18 — 1 day ago

Top apps for student productivity during CPA exam prep: what held up and what didn’t

CPA prep is a multi-month consistency problem more than a content problem. The apps that held up were the ones that addressed that directly.

Anki. Spaced repetition flashcard app. Non-negotiable for FAR and AUD in particular. The free version is the full product on most platforms.

Structured. Visual daily planner with a timeline view. Good for dense study schedules where time-blocking matters more than a checklist.

WIP app is a social accountability app for student productivity in high-pressure programs where daily study check-ins with photo proof create a visible consistency record. The social cost of a visible gap adds weight on the days when motivation runs dry. Free to start.

Notion. Flexible workspace tool. Good if a system is already built before prep begins. Setup cost during active prep becomes its own task.

Cold Turkey Blocker. Desktop distraction blocker with hard time locks. More aggressive than apps with easy overrides.

Of these, WIP app is the one most directly built for the consistency problem that actually kills CPA prep attempts. Daily check-ins with photo proof visible to a community of people doing serious daily work creates external accountability that holds when the internal motivation is depleted and the timeline feels too long to sustain.

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Unpopular Opinion: Apple Intelligence in Notes is mostly a convenience layer. The system you build matters way more than the AI features.

I'm on iPhone 13, no Apple Intelligence. Three years of heavy Notes use, two businesses run out of it. Whenever i read articles about "what you're missing without Apple Intelligence in Notes," i notice they're almost always written from the assumption that the AI layer is the real product and everything underneath it is a fallback.

I don't think that's right.

The actual gap between an iPhone 13 user and an iPhone 17 Pro user for Apple Notes is small. A few writing tools. A summary button. Useful, but small.

The gap between someone who's built a real system in Notes (tags, Smart Folders, templates, pinned notes, scan workflows) and someone who hasn't is enormous. I've watched people with brand-new iPhones use Notes worse than someone on a 4-year-old phone with a thoughtful setup.

Apple's marketing wants you to believe the AI layer is the product. I don't buy it. The system is the product. The tool catches up to whoever uses it well.

(Full breakdown of what actually works without Apple Intelligence, including which "smart" features secretly work on older phones, here if anyone wants it: https://iapplist.com/apple-notes-without-apple-intelligence/)

If you disagree, I’m open to it. Always interesting hearing other people’s experiences with this.

u/TheiPhoneAppGuy — 2 days ago
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[iOS] I built a privacy-focused iPhone storage cleaner with on-device analysis — looking for feedback

I’m the indie developer of Phone Storage Cleaner: Recycle, an iOS app I built to help clean up photo, video, and contact clutter without pushing users into another expensive monthly subscription.

I know this subreddit is mostly focused on AI tools and free deals, so I want to be transparent: this is not a “free lifetime” giveaway. It’s a small iOS utility with a limited-time Lifetime unlock for about $2, and I’m mainly looking for honest feedback from people who care about practical apps, privacy, and on-device processing.

The problem I wanted to solve is pretty simple: iPhone storage fills up slowly with duplicates, similar shots, screenshots, old videos, and messy contacts. Most cleaner apps make that feel heavier than it needs to be.

Recycle helps you:

  • Find duplicate and similar photos
  • Detect similar videos
  • Review screenshots quickly
  • Find duplicate contacts
  • Find incomplete contacts
  • Review everything before deleting
  • Analyze photos, videos, and contacts on device

The flow is intentionally simple: scan, review, and delete only what you choose.

Privacy was a big focus for me. Photo, video, and contact cleanup detection is done on device. After unlocking Lifetime, the app works 100% offline for cleanup — no cloud processing, no account, no data collection. The App Store shows Apple Privacy Label: Data Not Collected.

App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/phone-storage-cleaner-recycle/id6763344525

I’d really appreciate feedback on three things:

  1. Does the app positioning feel clear enough?
  2. Does a low one-time Lifetime price feel better than a monthly cleaner subscription?
  3. What would make you trust a storage cleaner app more?

Thanks for checking it out.

u/That_Anything4164 — 2 days ago

Best App Setup for the World Cup? (My UHF Player + Apple TV combo)

Hey everyone,

Quick disclaimer: My English isn’t the best, so I used Gemini to help me refine this post so it actually makes sense. The experience and opinions are 100% mine though!

With the World Cup coming up, I’ve been testing out different ways to stream live matches on my iPhone and Apple TV. Since a lot of people struggle to find a good setup on iOS that doesn't constantly crash or buffer, I wanted to share the exact app combo I've been using. Just to be completely clear—I don’t own any apps or services, I’m just a sports fan sharing what worked for me!

The App: UHF Player (Official App Store) Finding a good, clean IPTV player on iOS can be a massive pain. After trying a few, I’ve been using UHF Player, which is fully available on the official App Store. The interface is incredibly clean, it syncs flawlessly via iCloud to my Apple TV, and it handles live streams without draining my iPhone battery or overheating. It feels like a premium Apple app.

The Playlist Setup Since UHF is just a player, it doesn't come with channels—you have to bring your own M3U playlist or Xtream Codes credentials. I spent the last few weeks testing out different provider playlists to see which one would hold up best for the tournament.

I ended up configuring my UHF app with a subscription from usatvcast.com. Honestly, the feed integration has been rock solid on iOS:

  • The Quality: The sports channels pull through to UHF in 4K/60fps. It’s buttery smooth, which is exactly what you need for soccer so the ball doesn't look blurry on the iPhone's OLED screen.
  • EPG Integration: Once you plug the details into UHF, the TV guide (EPG) populates perfectly. You can see the upcoming World Cup match schedules right inside the app.
  • Seamless Hand-off: I can start watching a group stage match on my iPhone while I'm out, and because UHF is so well-optimized for the ecosystem, I can easily jump over to my Apple TV when I get home.

⚠️ One Quick Tip for Live Sports on iOS: Whether you are streaming on 5G data or home Wi-Fi, mobile providers and ISPs love to throttle bandwidth during massive live events like the World Cup. To keep UHF streaming flawlessly without buffering, I always toggle on a VPN app (like NordVPN from the App Store) before launching my stream.

If you're looking for a legitimate, high-quality player app to get ready for the games, I highly recommend downloading UHF Player.

What apps are you guys using on iOS to manage your live streams right now? If anyone needs help figuring out how to import playlists into UHF, drop a comment!

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u/LIO_WArt — 2 days ago

ZXY

Watch free movies on testflight app
Just download the app from Testflight and Connect to Trakt.tv
Add HdHub And Webstreamer
If you have Torbox subscription that would be even better

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u/alt_ashik — 4 days ago

Movie app??

Old previous free movie apps
Bump comma:myfood
Bump comja: cubes
Bump comha:bulbs
Bump Comca:sushi

What’s the new App?

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u/amoore890 — 4 days ago
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I’ve been working on a mobile puzzle game for a while and I’m trying to get real feedback before I invest more time into polishing/marketing it.

The app:

Every tile has its own rule.

  • Tiles are numbered 1–5
  • The number = how many spaces it must cover
  • Some tiles only hit corners, some only sides, some both
  • You have to use all tiles and cover the board with no overlaps

It turns into more of a planning puzzle than trial-and-error once it ramps up.

I’m at the stage where I can’t tell if:

  • it “clicks” quickly for new players
  • the difficulty curve feels fair
  • or if I’ve just been staring at it too long

I’d really like blunt feedback:

  • What confused you immediately?
  • Where did you get stuck or lose interest?
  • Does it feel satisfying when you solve a level?

I’m not trying to sell anything here — just want to know if this is worth pushing further or reworking. App currently does not have ads and there are no in-app purchases.

If you’re into logic/puzzle games, I’d appreciate you taking a look

u/SadlyTuck — 4 days ago
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I built an iPhone storage cleaner with on-device analysis and a limited-time $1.99 Lifetime unlock

I’m the indie developer of Phone Storage Cleaner: Recycle, an iPhone storage cleaner focused on helping users clean up photo, video, and contact clutter without another expensive monthly subscription.

I built it because many popular cleaner apps push recurring subscriptions. I wanted to make a simpler and more affordable alternative with a limited-time Lifetime unlock for about $2.

Main features:

- Find duplicate and similar photos

- Detect similar videos

- Review screenshots quickly

- Find duplicate contacts

- Find incomplete contacts

- Review everything before deleting

- On-device analysis for photos, videos, and contacts

The app is built around a simple idea: scan, review, and delete only what you choose.

Privacy was a big focus for me. Photo, video, and contact cleanup detection is done on device. After unlocking Lifetime, the app works 100% offline for cleanup — no cloud processing, no account, no data collection. The App Store shows Apple Privacy Label: Data Not Collected.

App Store link:

https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/phone-storage-cleaner-recycle/id6763344525

I’d really appreciate feedback on the cleanup flow, pricing, and whether the app feels trustworthy enough for something that handles photos, videos, and contacts.

u/haydingo — 5 days ago

Guys any new free movie apps

Are there any apps on app store for free movies like those in which you put the code and the whole world of movies gets infront of you plz help

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u/Commercial-Emu4676 — 7 days ago
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I built a subscription-free Invoice Maker for iOS

Hi all, I wanted to share my latest project: Invoice Maker & Bill: SmartIQ.

I built this using SwiftUI and MVVM with a focus on speed and a "local-first" approach. I got tired of every utility app moving to a $10+/month subscription model, so I wanted to create something professional that stays simple.

It’s designed for users who want to:

  • Manage Multiple Businesses: Switch between different business profiles seamlessly within one app.
  • Per-Business Currencies: Assign different currencies to different profiles—perfect for international freelancers.
  • Subscription-Free: Focused on a free-to-use model rather than recurring monthly fees.
  • Professional PDF Engine: Generate and share clean, professional invoices with your own branding/logo in seconds.
  • Dark Mode & iPad Support: Fully native UI that looks great on both iPhone and iPad, including support for system dark mode.
  • Performance: Optimized for "speed to invoice"—get from app launch to sent PDF in under a minute.

It's live on the App Store now. I'm actively looking for feature requests, UI critiques, or any feedback on the PDF generation logic from the community!

App Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6754511446?pt=128076648&ct=rd&mt=8

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u/YouKnowABK — 6 days ago

Have any recommendations for urge/relapse/habit trackers or other addiction apps?

I use LucidX and Christis:Lust Panic Button, free on iPhone, I highly recommend them

I’m mainly looking for a tracking app with notes

LucidX is free and awesome but I would like to add notes and a rating system to the inputs, if there was a similar free app with notes I could just put the urge rating in the notes

Thanks for reading

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u/tryingto_understand — 6 days ago
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My iPhone keeps yelling at me that storage is full, but every time I try to clean it I get stuck.

I’ve got thousands of photos, screenshots, short videos, duplicates, random stuff I might need later. Bulk delete feels risky, and doing it one by one is painfully slow, so I usually just give up and buy more iCloud storage.

I’m curious what actually works for people long term:

Do you clean your photos periodically or only when storage is full

Do you trust Apple’s built in recommendations

Do you use third party apps or just manual cleanup

Or do you just keep upgrading storage and ignore it

I ended up building a small on device app for myself that lets me review photos and videos one at a time so I don’t accidentally nuke anything. No accounts, no uploads, everything stays on the phone.

But honestly I’m more interested in how other people handle this. What’s actually worked for you without regret?

u/This-Counter-5996 — 9 days ago

SmartTube — open source native YouTube client for iPhone/iPad/Mac, blocks all ads at the app level (no extension needed)

SmartTube — open source native YouTube client for iPhone/iPad/Mac, blocks all ads at the app level (no extension needed)

Sharing an open source project I've been building:
SmartTube for iOS/macOS — a native
Swift YouTube client that blocks ads at the app level, not through a browser extension.
Why this exists: uBlock Origin can't run on iPhone. The official YouTube app can't be
patched without a jailbreak. This solves both problems natively.
How it works:
\- Uses the InnerTube API directly, bypassing the ad-injected web player entirely
\- SponsorBlock API integrated - auto-skips sponsors, intros, self-promos, interaction reminders
\- DeArrow community titles and thumbnails
\- Google Auth sign-in - real subscriptions, history, playlists
\- Zero tracking, no analytics, no third-party SDKs
\- Up to 8K playback, Picture-in-Picture
\- iPhone, iPad, appleTv and Mac - native Swift 6, fully auditable source

Source: https://github.com/milika/SmartTubelOS
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smart-tube-bdp/id6761388918
Happy to answer questions about the ad-blocking implementation specifically.

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u/Important_Job1271 — 11 days ago

What digital calendar do families actually use?

Genuine question because the app store has like 50 options and I can't figure out which digital calendar families actually stick with long term. I have ADHD so whatever helps on that area would be great, and if ideally we could connect our work calendars, it would be great. Any suggestions?

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u/mahearty — 12 days ago