We are undeniably in the age of the iPhone app. President Obama used his eponymous iPhone app to great success during his campaign, and with the plethora of iPhone apps that have flooded the App Store in the past year, it certainly seems that there’s something for everyone.
We’ve followed some of the most viral must-have iPhone apps over the past year, and even brought you news on apps that haven’t even been released yet. Check out some of the iPhone apps that need to be on your home screen below.
23 Viral Must-Have iPhone Apps
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Jokerize Yourself
Free Dark Knight iPhone App
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Viral Hoaxes as Art
Gallery Sells Prints of $999.99 iPhone App
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Mobile Apps as Health Trackers
The iPhone Heart Monitor
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Apple Stalks iPhone Users
Weather & Stocks Apps As Spy Tools
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Gross iPhone Apps
The ‘Zit Picker' Game Sets New Low For Mobile Entertainment
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iPhone Milestones
500 Million iPhone App Downloads, from the iBeer to iFart
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iPhone Got Game + Application SDK
First Multi-touch iPhone Games
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$1000 iPhone Apps
Apple Pulls "I am Rich" Ruby
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Hi-Tech Political Campaigns
Obama '08: The Official iPhone Application
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iPhone Apps That Send Symptoms to Doctors
Dyna-Vision
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Rotary Phone iPhone App
The iRetroPhone
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Crude Mobile Phone Games
iPhone App Store Flooded with Gaseous Exuberance
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$1 Baby Monitors
iPhone App Calls You When It Detects Noise
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Censoring Digital Books
iPhone App Store Execs Ban Explicit Literature
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Apps for Swingers
‘Sway' from Illusion Lab Lets You Play Like Tarzan on Your iPhone
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Crowdsourced Ride-Sharing
Avego iPhone App
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iPhone AppStore Products
Loopt (UPDATE)
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Youth-Inspired iPhone Apps
Harold's Real Life Purple Crayon Lets You Draw Like a Kid
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Mobile Streaming Video Feeds
UStream.tv Releases iPhone App
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Cashing in On Amateur Phone Apps
iPhone Trism Worth $250,000
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Sleuthy iPhone Apps
The Agile Lie Detector Measures Voice Stress
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iPhone Apps for Boozers
Merges Robots And iPhones And Beers... Oh My
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Mobile Food Guides
Sushi iPhone App Translates Fish Names For You
Related Ideas
Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
Video-Editing App Updates
Google Photos Launches a Slew of New Video Editing Tools
AI Resource Hubs
Must Have AI Helps Discover Top AI Tools for Marketing, Productivity & More
AI-Powered Voiceover Apps
The ElevenLabs App Enables Voiceovers from Anywhere
Photographer-Inspired Photo Apps
The Leica LUX App is Launching the Artist Looks Filter Effects
AI Storytelling Apps
The Hero in You Empowers Creative Storytelling With AI-Driven Narratives
Death Prediction Apps
Death Clock App Uses AI to Predict Your Final Farewell
Friend-Focused Wellness Apps
The 'With Gratitude' App Makes Daily Connection Easy
Informational Real Estate Apps
The Oyssey App Redefines the Home Search with Data-Driven Insights
Healthcare Management Retailer Apps
The CVS Health App Puts More Control in the Customer's Hands
Data-Driven Everyday Health Apps
The 'Bloom' Health App Offers Insights Based on Health Data
Gamified Productivity Apps
The 'do the frog' App Prevents Procrastination
Cross-Platform Aggregator Apps
Flipboard Surf Aggregates Social Media, And More For Browsing
All-In-One Mobile Platforms
TPT Global Tech Has Unveiled VüMe Live, the First Super App in the US
AI-Powered News Apps
The 'Particle' App Uses AI to Organize and Summarize Articles
Hybrid Health-Focused Apps
The Evidentree App Brings Together Modern Science and Natural Medicine
Pro-Level Mobile Editing
Adobe Introduces Premiere on iPhone with Full-Featured Video Tools
AI-Powered Metabolic Health Apps
January AI Has Introduced Notable Enhancements to Its App
Scientifically Designed Apps
The Apollo Sessions App Offers Vibration-Based Stress Relief
Acrylic Smartphone Addiction Accessories
The 'Methaphone' Offers a Tactile Way to Curb Device Use
Durable Pro-Inspired Smartphones
The iPhone 17 Has the Center Stage Front Camera and More
AI-Powered Adventure Apps
The 'Globe Chaser' App Features Geocaching-Inspired Tours
Coffeehouse Mini Apps
The Philz Coffee App Clip Lets Guests Get Service Without a Full Download
Membership-Based Beauty Apps
Beauty Pie Launched an Exclusive App for its Members on Pi Day
Breast Health Awareness Apps
Know Your Lemons App Recently Named the #1 in Health & Fitness
Nostalgic Looping Video Apps
The Divine App Revives Six-Second Loop Video Sharing
Ephemeral Photo-Sharing Apps
Instagram Instants App Introduces Single-View 24-Hour Photos
Short Video Marketing
Viral Pulse Helps Businesses Generate Engaging Short Videos Quickly
Recipe Voting Apps
Swipe, Vote, and Match Recipes for Dinner with the Dinners App
Personal Security Apps
The 'Protector' App Connects Users to Trained Security Professionals
Influencer-Focused App Development Platforms
Wavemaker Debuts a Mobile App Development Platform
Custom Event Invitation Apps
Apple Invites Enables Users to Create Engaging Invitations
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Efficient Photo-Enhancing Mobile Applications
Leia Inc. Recently Released the Immersity App
Lightweight Restaurant Apps
Curate Boosts Restaurant Loyalty with No-Download Apple App Clips
Anti-Distraction Studying Apps
The 'StudyBug' Study Platform Offers AI-Enabled Assistance
Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps
The 'Intenty' App Prompts Users to Rethink How They Use Their Phone
Spirit Exploration Apps
The NY Distillery Trails App Reveals Craft Spirit Producers in the State
Real-Time Anti-Spam Call Services
The Truecaller App Leverages the iPhone Live Caller ID Lookup
Entertaining Weather Apps
The 'Brzzy Weather' App Uses Fun Colors and GIFs to Display Reports
Personalized Wine Retail Apps
Virgin Wines Launches Its Virgin Wines Mobile App
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Car Race-Focused Mobile Apps
IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP Upgrade the Experience for Formula 1 Fans
Review Analysis Tools
Appinion Offers AI Insights for App Reviews to Improve Performance
New Tech Product Announcements
Apple Unveiled New Products at a Recent Event
All-In-One Journal Apps
Journal It App Organizes Notes, Habits, and Goals into a Single Timeline
Vibe-Coded Entertainment Apps
The Gizmo App Cycles Through Vibe-Coded Mini Apps
Minimalist Phone Tools
Dumb Phone Simplifies Your iPhone to Reduce Distractions and Stay Focused
Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps
The 'Jolt' App Helps Users Take Control of Screen Time
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Family Safety Apps
The Findmykids App Gives Families Peace of Mind
Mobile Video Editors
Filma Enables Professional Video Editing Directly On Your iPad
Family Entertainment Apps
The Chick-fil-A Play App Shares Shows, Games, Activities and More
Safe Stranger Chat Apps
The 'Whisperly' App Connects Users via Voice or Text
Personal Concert Archive Apps
Indie Developer Hidde van der Ploeg Launches His Gigs App on IOS
Time Awareness Tools
Life Is Too Short Visualizes Time Passing With a Simple iOS Widget
Mobile AI Agents
Manus AI App Brings Autonomous Workflow Management To iOS
Startup Growth Strategies
The Virality Playbook Shares 350+ Proven Growth Hacks for Startups
Social Media-Inspired Hookup Apps
Grindr Right Now Connects Users on a Real-Time Basis
Cost-Cutting Subscription Tracker Apps
The 'Orbit' Subscription Tracker Enables Easy Management
AI-Backed To-Do List Apps
'Twos' is a Smart List App with Integrated Calendar Synchronization
Movie Streaming Apps
Moviepad Offers Free Streaming With Personalized Recommendations And Filters
Child-Targeted Starter Smartphone Apps
The 'Screenable' App Downgrades Features for Younger Users
Knowledge Trivia Challenges
Trivia Tests Your Knowledge Across Multiple Categories and Learn More
App Promotion Marketplaces
Boost Downloads And User Engagement With Indie App Santa’s App Features
Insightful Short-Form Talk Apps
TED Shorts Allow for Short, Snappy Snippets of Popular Talks
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
AI Video Creators
Hailuo Video App Enables Mobile AI Video Creation With Director Control
App Icon Generators
AI App Icon Creates Custom Icons for Apps, Games, and Websites Easily
Free Wallpaper Apps
Endless Offers Free Wallpapers With Unlimited Design Options For iPhone Users
Personalized Quote Apps
Thoughtbullet Delivers Daily Quotes Tailored To Your Preferences
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Emoji Word Games
Quiz Blitz Turns Emoji Clues Into Addictive Word Challenges
Real Time Film Filters
VSCO Capture Brings Live Film-Style Filters to iOS for Authentic Shooting
AI Discovery Platforms
AI Apps Helps You Find The Most Suitable AI For Your Needs
Comprehensive Entertainment Apps
Bebuzee Has Expanded Its Platform by Adding Bebuzee TV
Digital Mixology Guides
Sips Elevates Cocktail Crafting With Recipes, Guidance, And Customization
Mobile Piano Simulators
Piano Widget Lets Users Play Piano Directly From iPhone Widgets
AI-Powered Journaling Apps
'DiaryAI' Transforms a User's Voice into Text Entries
Vocabulary Learning Apps
Deft Offers Flashcards And Dictionary Tools To Build Vocabulary Skills
Job Tracking Tools
Job Application Tracker Simplifies Centralizes Job Search Data
Daily Life Simplifiers
DailyDude App Simplifies Day-to-Day Tasks with Essential Tools
Low-Tech Smartphone Interface Apps
The Blank Spaces App Transforms the iPhone into a Dumb Phone
Frameable Device Screenshots
Framous is a New Tool That Adds Device Frames Around Screenshots
Driving Interface Apps
'Car Dashboard' AppTransforms Your iPhone Into a Car Head Unit
Music Mashups Apps
MashApp Music Lets Users Create And Share Custom Song Mashups Easily
Nostalgic Lunar New Year Spots
Apple’s Chinese New Year Film Brings Nostalgia and Love to Life
Outdoor Athlete Weather Apps
The Sonuby App Offers Fine-Tuned Reports to Track Conditions
Mobile App Builders
AppBuzz Transforms Your Ecom Site into a Mobile App in 60 Seconds
Creative Texting Tools
TextTheInternet Lets You Build Minimalist Blogs Using iMessage
Mobile App Templates
theappmarket Offers Ready-to-Use React Native Templates for Developers
Event Tracking Apps
ComingUp Helps Users Track Milestones And Share Life Events Easily
Clipboard Productivity Tools
OneTap Clipboard App Enables Instant Copy And Paste Anywhere**
Minimal Productivity Tools
Lite: App Launcher Offers a Simple, Fast Way to Access iPhone Apps
Family Info Managers
DadApp Puts Shared Family Information Into One Organized Mobile App
No-Code App Builders
Ezy.is Enables Easy Mobile App Creation for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
Top App Showcases
Discover, Explore, and Vote for the Year’s Top Compose Applications
Travel Planning Apps
Let’s Trip Simplifies Personalized Travel Planning and Itineraries
Mobile Revenue Management Apps
Ambition Launches a Mobile App For Real-Time Sales Coaching
Goal Tracker Apps
5Goals Tracks Daily Tasks, Views Progress, and Shares With the Community
Minimalist Home Screens
Essential Launcher Simplifies iPhone Use and Reduces Digital Distractions
Personalized Home Widgets
Palmy Delivers Curated Photos And Dynamic Widgets To Your iOS Screen
DIY Inspiration Apps
Daily DIY Reminder App Delivers Creative Upcycling Ideas And Reminders
App Ideation Platforms
AppIdeaHub Helps You Discover and Validate Profitable App Ideas
Nursery Brand Parenting Apps
The Mamas & Papas App Offers Support and Inspiration for Parents
Entertainment Tracker Apps
Flickd Lets Users Track, Discuss, and Get Recommendations on Media
Focus Management Tools
Limit Distractions and Boost Productivity with Refocus on iPhone
App Ranking Trackers
App Rank Analytics Provides Real-Time Global App Store Rankings
Puzzle Game Apps
Ahhhh Weekly Crosswords Delivers Social Puzzle Games With Leaderboards
Anti-Distraction CBT-Powered Apps
The 'Inscreen' App Helps Users Curb Their Screen Time
Pet Health Managers
Pet App Helps Track Health, Reminders, and Activities for Your Pets
Productivity Tracking Apps
Hourli Tracks Habits And Goals To Help You Maximize Productivity
Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools
Google's New Lens Feature Allows for Easy Highlighting
Distraction-Free App Hubs
Explore Minimalist Digital Apps for Focus With Minimal Market
Web Badge Creators
Badge My App Lets Users Design Custom Website Badges Quickly And Free
Smart Calculation Tools
The iPad Calculator Revolutionizes Calculations with Math Notes Support
Developer Portfolio Hubs
App Showcase Lets You Share Mobile Apps, Stats, and Revenue Publicly
Minimalist Phone Widgets
Smile App Launcher Turns Your iPhone Into a Distraction-Free Device
Thought Organizer Apps
ThoughtTrails Captures, Organizes, and Explores Your Ideas
Smart Content Aggregators
Smashing’s Personalized Article Discovery App Helps Users Stay Informed
App Screenshot Generators
PhoneMock Creates Stunning App Store Screenshots With No Design Skills
Idea Management Apps
Sliiidea Captures, Organizes, and Prioritizes Your Ideas with Ease
Home Organization Tracking
WhereThings Helps You Organize and Locate Your Belongings Effortlessly
Mobile Magnification Tools
Macroscope 2 Turns iPhones Into A Powerful Microscope For Imaging
Instant App Localization
LocalizeYourApp Quickly Translates Your App Into 34 Languages
All-in-One Business Platforms
Viral Growth Centralizes Business Operations for Faster Scaling
Smarter News Consumption
NewsBang Makes Staying Informed Easier And More Interactive
Startup Insight Platforms
App Stacks Reveals App Stories, Tech Stacks, And Builder Insights
Presidential-Themed Mobile Services
Trump Mobile Will Offer Hardware and Service
Startup Essentials Bundles
The App Tool-Kit Helps Digital Creators Launch with the Right Tools
Real-Time Home Screen Sharing
Snapshare Widget Lets Users Share Content Right to Friends' Screens
Custom Holiday Countdowns
Purrfect Advent Calendar Allows Users to Create & Share Advent Calendars
Event Countdown Calendars
Track Events and Share Schedules with Outside’s Beautiful Calendar App
Party Game Apps
Luminary is The Ultimate Mobile Game for Fun, Stats, and Socializing
Mobile Screenshot Enhancers
Island Snap Adds Dynamic Island Effects to iPhone Screenshots Easily
Pregnancy Tracker Apps
Monitor Pregnancy And Baby Milestones Easily With BabyTrack
Nearby Playground Finders
The Playground App Helps You Discover Nearby Playgrounds Quickly
Auditory Email Inbox Apps
'Voisemail' Turns Emails into Podcasts for Quick Summaries