24 GREAT iPhone Apps You've Never Heard Of

Explore 24 lesser-known but incredibly useful iPhone apps that can transform your productivity and creativity. From advanced read-later services to custom widgets and unique Safari extensions, discover apps you never knew you needed!
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Actions
apps.apple.com/us/app/actions...
Toolbox Pro
apps.apple.com/us/app/toolbox...
Achoo HTML
apps.apple.com/us/app/achoo-h...
Anybox
apps.apple.com/us/app/anybox-...
MPC Customs and Border
apps.apple.com/us/app/mobile-...
Data Jar
apps.apple.com/us/app/data-ja...
Disk Test
apps.apple.com/us/app/owc-dri...
Facades
apps.apple.com/us/app/facades...
Hokusai
apps.apple.com/us/app/hokusai...
HomePaper
apps.apple.com/us/app/homepap...
HomePass
apps.apple.com/us/app/homepas...
LEGO Builder
apps.apple.com/us/app/lego-bu...
Lock Launcher
apps.apple.com/us/app/lock-la...
Mactracker
apps.apple.com/us/app/mactrac...
Mapper
apps.apple.com/us/app/mapper-...
OneTap
apps.apple.com/us/app/keyboar...
Pastel
apps.apple.com/us/app/pastel/...
Peek-a-View
apps.apple.com/us/app/peek-a-...
Play for KZbin
apps.apple.com/us/app/play-sa...
Portal
apps.apple.com/us/app/portal-...
Scorecard
apps.apple.com/app/id1441151208
Transloader
apps.apple.com/us/app/translo...
TV Forecast
apps.apple.com/us/app/tv-fore...
Widgetsmith
apps.apple.com/us/app/widgets...
OWC Envoy Pro Mini SSD
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Anybox
00:53 Achoo
01:34 Disk Test
02:04 Facades
02:32 Hokusai
03:03 LEGO Builder
03:47 HomePass
04:21 HomePaper
04:37 Actions, Toolbox Pro, Data Jar
05:24 MPC
05:56 Lock Launcher
06:34 Mac Tracker
06:59 Mapper
07:26 OneTap
08:05 Pastel
08:48 Peek-a-View
09:34 Play App
10:18 Portal
10:43 Scorecard
11:16 CAN’T TALK ABOUT IT
11:33 TV Forecast
12:01 Widgetsmith
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[@peat381low8]

I love videos like these. So many apps to learn from.

[@beardfm]

Happy to hear that! Will keep them coming 🙂

[@CJPorras]

Just want to mention for Lego fans, there’s a build together mode that can split the instructions between 2 to 4 players. Everyone just needs the app on their device, and to get everyone synced. Brings a whole new dimension to the building experience and a great way to share the experience with friends and family. You can see which sets support it, which is what I look for now when I’m looking to buy a set. Overall great app recommendations!

[@beardfm]

That’s wild!! Had no idea, thanks for sharing!

[@thebeaky]

Some of the most useful apps collection I've seen, thank you.

[@beardfm]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@BizzaroworldcomicsDe]

Dude, Mapper is a game changer. Thanks for that!

[@beardfm]

Welcome!

[@mrketanprajapati]

Remember adding magnifier markup while editing photos back in ios 16? Its back we have much better alternative app name "Photo editor with magnifier"😮 You must cover this app in your upcoming video

[@beardfm]

Great pick!

[@mrketanprajapati]

@@beardfm need video on this app sir. Big fan of yours 🥳✌️

[@theranttech]

Great video ! Some of those apps I’ll definitely be checking out

[@beardfm]

Thank you! Appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@gdbryan]

Nice list, thank you very much.

[@beardfm]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@nivektek2681]

Nice Video..What is the difference apps of Lock Launcher & Launchify please?The Same Functionality App Can Be Put Apps/Widgets Shortcut Icons on both lock and Home Screen and also in dynamic island please?Which you will choose between two apps and why please?play app also available in offline/No internet Watching please?

[@faradaycool4058]

I bet there aren't many people on this planet who come close to you in bringing out the very best in an iPhone! You're the iPhone Wizard !!

[@beardfm]

Means a lot, and first time I’ve been called a wizard. I’ll take it!!

[@faradaycool4058]

@@beardfm Well deserved !

[@cosmingosav]

wtf bro straight up handicaps the video by making you go to his website?? and you praise this kind of behaviour smh

[@sneekysmurf4754]

I concur 👍

[@DragosPorcisanu]

Fantastic, some of this are preety useful😊 Could you please help me with guidance in creating a automation that exits waze when CarPlay disconnects. Thanks!

[@beardfm]

Oh interesting! Will work on that for a future shortcuts video

[@DragosPorcisanu]

Looking forward! Thanks😊

[@AaronFigFront]

The OWC drive test is very useful. It can test network drives as well. I am kinda using it to test device-to-device speed, a bit more realistic, I also use Ubiquiti’s WiFiman for network only test, this account for I/O speed, drive speed, processes speed to w/r while transferring over the network, even though is it far from a comprehensive test, just a single number is still able to tell you if there is anything wrong through. Times the speed number by 8, which is reaching the full bandwidth of my mobile device on WiFi, telling me my network is well utilized.

[@Devansh.Shakdwipee]

I Love Your Videos So Much❤️❤️

[@beardfm]

🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you for watching

[@supereldian]

Awesome list! I downloaded 4 apps :)

[@beardfm]

Nice!! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@joshuawilcox]

Really good video man!

[@beardfm]

Appreciate it!

[@villiam7941]

Live your videos ❤

[@beardfm]

Appreciate that!

[@tomsop]

I use scribblet which allows for handwritten notes on widgets - maybe more useful for apple pencil created notes on the ipad.

[@beardfm]

Oooo may need to do a video like this but for iPad 🤔

[@adrianiphonemaxgameplay]

AWESOME VIDEO ❤❤❤😊😊

[@beardfm]

Appreciate it!

[@adrianiphonemaxgameplay]

@@beardfm Great channel and awesome ideas ☺️🙏 Have a wonderful day and see you soon again.

[@Akella1986]

Good quality of the videos

[@beardfm]

Appreciate it!

[@tkantor81]

Disk Test is quite useful.

[@beardfm]

Great app!

[@buckeyegirl6342]

Thanks!

[@beardfm]

Oh man, really appreciate that! Thank you.

[@retrx4236]

awesome video

[@beardfm]

Appreciate it!

[@sneekysmurf4754]

Thank you for ur work you have done to make our life’s easier 🙏🙇🏻💛. P.s do you know of an app that auto records ur conversations that is free thank you for ur time 💛

[@beardfm]

Appreciate that! And I don’t know of an app that auto records. Audio Hijack on the Mac would be a good solution there.

[@csbarbourv]

Does Anybox also download videos for later viewing?

[@beardfm]

It won't download, unfortunately. You need KZbin Premium to local downloads at the moment.

[@user-oc5lx9ne6c]

Which iPhone app is good for downloading videos from internet

[@JeffHeon]

I love Portal!

[@beardfm]

Great app!

[@prodog7761]

thx

[@gustavopellegriniyt]

Is there a mac version of your paid wallpapers?

[@beardfm]

Yes! Here: kirokustudio.co.uk/shop/bound-wallpaper-pack/

[@MONSHEDY]

Like your video 🎉

[@beardfm]

Thanks!

[@RichAesthetic]

Just an FYI for some of those inquisitive about some of the apps. Get device orientation will be a native iOS action come iOS 17.4!

[@AndersLorentsen]

Great video, but please use chapters 😉

[@beardfm]

Thanks! And weird, I had the timestamps in the description 🤔 reformatted and hope they reappear. I use chapters in *every* video

[@Depta25]

All these apps are pretty much useless to me

[@luvfrchill]

Idk most of these aren’t meant for everyone and most of them I didn’t even download so…

[@samuraiintellectual]

Most of your comments are pretty much useless to me.

[@dillonpereira3207]

Then you shouldn't be watching the video.

[@bornwanderer1]

Pretty much useful to me❤

[@syed3589]

But they are new to you so the video is on point. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@barnjr7891]

You know I just watch the hole video to even get a one off them but non of them are useful to me 😂

[@beardfm]

Ah man! Well thanks for watching. What's something you *wish* you had an app for?

[@barnjr7891]

I don’t know but those kind of apps like a nice wallpaper app or apps have some useful shortcuts or something you enjoy even if everyone knows it.. I think that will be great ❤️

[@Bigchilote_818]

Can you share the wallpaper your using 😊

[@beardfm]

You can get it here! kirokustudio.co.uk/shop/bound-wallpaper-pack/

[@DJRatchet1]

mapper can change my life

[@beardfm]

Really convenient!

[@marocco6901k]

Possible to show us your action Button snortcutt ?

[@beardfm]

Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/paHaZqhtgZirbLssi=RhLK9HKEUe1hWfNa

[@noormotani9719]

Without viewing your video, I am asking that how many of these apps are “in app purchase”?

[@beardfm]

Some have in-app purchase, some are upfront cost (like Mapper is $2), and others are free with features behind a subscription/

[@peppedibella836]

Wallpaper iPhone please?

[@JS-ow2ct]

Pastel looks amazing - but it doesn’t support P3 color. Only the ancient sRGB set of colors. 😢 Oh well. Useless until it’s updated to P3.

[@beardfm]

Oh good point. The developer is active on mastodon, can ask if that’s coming 🤔

[@KarenKelleylucky]

Cool! You live where I am from!

[@beardfm]

Brandon's a great town!

[@vashishtbasdeo8740]

What is the transloader app

[@beardfm]

I explain here! beard.fm/blog/download-any-video-with-downie

[@HDino]

Just down downloads any video with the link.

[@Molkijns]

Where can I hear about the SHHH ?

[@prodigaldoctor]

I couldnt find video for Transloader

[@beardfm]

Here you go! beard.fm/blog/download-any-video-with-downie

[@prodigaldoctor]

@@beardfm thanks bro . I just have one question is this requires both the devices on same network?

[@Vyyyper2]

I see you what you did here! 👀👀👀👀

[@beardfm]

Haha bro I was just going for the max number of apps on a Home Screen, the year tie-in was by accident 😅

[@eliass.4743]

So you can’t talk about an App that lets you sync your downloads with your Mac? Hm…kinda sounds like you just want traffic on your website

[@beardfm]

It’s actually been my only community strike here on the channel. Had to take the video down.

[@Gabriel-hv1yu]

First on another great content!

[@Pete..]

hey man, we're neighbors. Well, kinda I'm south of Sarasota in Venice. Well now I'm in Englewood but somewhat neighbors lol

[@beardfm]

Fellow Floridians!

[@GamingPIPI]

Apple Maps doesnt even have bicycle routes for the Netherlands… THE NR1 BICYCLE COUNTRY

[@beardfm]

That’s much needed for sure

[@GamingPIPI]

@@beardfm there’s alot more needed. Siri here is so incredibly dumb too and I’m pretty sure if there will be any AI update we won’t get it

[@KarenKelleylucky]

Are you from Brandon? I was born and raised there. Went to Brandon High School

[@beardfm]

Used to work in Brandon! So spent a lot of time there 🙂

[@udojetschmanegg]

No sshhh video on your landing page…

[@beardfm]

Scroll down the homepage to the green section, you'll see it 😉

[@thepoornesh7478]

Try making short length videos

[@beardfm]

Like Shorts? Or shorter 16x9 video?

[@TheAwesomejuan]

If you use the Peekaboo app you’re weird like what do you have in your camera roll that you can’t put away in your hidden should I call the fbi on you???

[@NurseJenny79]

Maybe pictures of potential Christmas gifts. Maybe ultrasound pictures of a pregnancy that’s still a surprise. Where did your mind go?!!

[@fc1jz51]

Fcking boaring video wtf😮

[@beardfm]

thanks for commenting!