It doesn’t matter who you are, or what your job is, you’re always going to have some time to kill at some point in the day. Whether it’s travelling to and from work or tagging along on a shopping trip, boredom can very quickly set in. So here are 10 apps to download to kill time which will, in turn, give you that feeling of productivity and enjoyment.
Best Apps to Download to Kill Time
Doodle Jump
This is one of the original gaming apps, popular when the iPhone was first released. Such a simple concept, but somehow, just ascending in between the ‘monsters’ while aiming to pick up rocket boosts makes for a very good game. There’s just something about launching off each floating platform that is very satisfying.
Candy Crush
Here’s another game that will go down as a classic. Candy Crush blew up and has rightfully been declared one of the hardest games to put down in the world, and a shining example of perfect game mechanics. It’s a take on the older jewel games where players had to get the same coloured jewels together in groups. Add a little animation, a sweet-themed concept and the inclusion of ‘special sweets’ and you have yourself a dangerously-gripping game that will kill time and then some. Highly recommended as one of the apps to download to kill time.
Photo by ThemePlus // CC BY-SA 2.0 Candy Crush was released in April 2012 and is one of the most profitable mobile games ever.
Sky News
There are an array of news apps available to download that will all provide similar information to one another. However, Sky is the pick of the bunch. The app is easy to navigate through and provides an all-round great user experience. Keeping up with the latest events from across the world is productive and great to develop your own knowledge.
Netflix
Who doesn’t have a Netflix subscription these days? The streaming service blew up and has become absolutely huge, with 130 million subscribers at present, and new exclusive shows being released regularly. One great thing about the app though, is that content can be downloaded to store on a device and then be re-watched without the use of the internet.
PokerStars
Poker is a great game of skill, strategy and mathematics. It not only enjoyable but will really get your brain working as you decide whether to call, fold or raise each hand. PokerStars is the world’s largest online poker site. Its app offers players a chance to have the same enhanced poker experience that they’d have to play on a PC at home when they’re out and about. So the next time you get dragged along on a shopping trip, this app really could offer salvation. It’s poker, anywhere you want it!
Apple Books
Reading is a popular pastime. In a world that sees technology slowly taking over our lives, reading physical copies of books provides stubborn resistance to this evolution. But why not embrace technology, and allow it to make reading easier? This is certainly what Apple Books does. With a whole store of literature to choose from, you have an infinite number of adventures to get lost in. Furthermore, with enhanced lighting options, font and text selector, virtual bookmarks and a host of other helpful features, this app will truly provide a reading experience that you won’t have had before.
Quiz Up
This app combines competitiveness with knowledge, in a game that challenges players on an array of different topics. Quiz Up puts you up against a random opponent in the world with a subject of your choice (capital cities for example). Both players then simultaneously answer seven multiple-choice questions, where points are earned based on firstly identifying the correct answer, and secondly how quickly the answer was selected. It is very addictive and fun, and can also teach you a thing or two.
TuneIn Radio
Gone are the days of lugging a clunky box around with an aerial, to listen to the radio on the go. These days, your phone can act like that ‘clunky box.’ With this app, you can listen to many different worldwide radio stations and podcasts. It’s very easy to get to the station or specific programme you want to listen to and what’s more, it’s absolutely free.
YouTube
YouTube just had to be included, purely down to its scale. With 300 hours of video uploaded daily, there is never going to be a shortage of content to watch. Whether you’re watching a ‘How to’ video or a podcast, the platform can keep you occupied for hours. New themes and constant updates are ensuring the site is fresh and is kept up-to-date.
It would be hard to not include at least one major social media app on this list. Instagram is the chosen one. Keeping in the know with all the celebrity gossip, viewing your mates’ stories and getting jealous from that annoying girl’s constant holiday posts are important parts of Instagram. The app offers a chance to get closer with your family, friends and even celebrities. So keeping in the social loop can be a good way to kill some time.
