Best Lifestyle Apps
Daily living, wellness, and personal improvement apps
From meditation to meal planning, lifestyle apps promise to improve your daily routine. But most are either too complicated or too simplistic. We cut through the noise to find apps that actually fit into real life—without requiring a PhD or a life coach.
What to Look For in Lifestyle Apps
- Features you'll actually use beyond day one
- Reasonable subscription prices (or solid free tiers)
- Minimal notifications that respect your time
- Data export options if you decide to switch
Why trust our reviews? We test these apps in real scenarios—not just controlled demos. Our reviews include weeks of daily use to see which habits actually stick and which apps become digital clutter.
13 Apps Reviewed
Independently tested and ranked by our editorial team
Doctor On Demand
Included Health
24/7 telehealth with board-certified doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists via video.
MyChart
Epic
Access medical records, communicate with doctors, and manage healthcare appointments.
AlfredCamera
Alfred Systems Inc
Turn old phones into security cameras with motion detection, two-way talk, and cloud recording.
MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal
Track calories, nutrition, exercise, and weight loss with comprehensive food database.
Ring
Ring
Control Ring video doorbells, security cameras, and alarm systems.
iRobot Home
iRobot
Control Roomba vacuums and Braava mops with scheduling, mapping, and cleaning customization.
Nest
Control Nest thermostats, cameras, doorbells, and smart home devices.
Roku Smart Home
Roku
Manage Roku smart home cameras, doorbells, lights, and plugs.
Garmin Connect
Garmin
Track workouts, analyze fitness data, and sync with Garmin devices for comprehensive training insights.
SmartThings
Samsung
Control Samsung and compatible smart home devices from one app.
Arlo Secure
Arlo Technologies, Inc
Control Arlo security cameras with live video, motion alerts, and smart home integration.
Google Home
Control smart home devices, manage Google Nest products, and create automation routines.
Neighbors
Ring
Real-time crime and safety alerts from neighbors and local law enforcement.