There are lots of app options out in the Apple App Store, but exactly which options are the absolute must-haves of 2020? In this article, we will underline exactly the top 15 latest & must have iOS applications of 2020.
Now, you have pre-ordered & received the new iPhone 12 series from Apple but what good is a smartphone such as the iPhone without the latest & best applications out in the market? Turns out the phone is “Plain Jane” without the array of applications available. In this article, we intend on changing that by listing the latest & must have 15 applications within the Apple App Store in 2020.
Evernote
Price: Free (Paid version available).
A must mention on this listing, Evernote is a notetaking & planning application that allows users to share notes between devices to keep up to date & productive. Must say without Evernote, productivity on the iOS mobiles, Tablets & Laptops would be severely decreased. The New York Times states in its 
reviews that you “Use Evernote as a place you put everything… Don’t ask yourself which device it’s on, it’s in Evernote. (Evernote – Notes Organizer, 2020) ”. PC Mag also commented on the application stating it is “When it comes to taking all manner of notes & getting work done, Evernote is an indispensable tool. (Evernote – Notes Organizer, 2020) ” The application is free to download from the App Store. The software developers include 1GB storage online & a 60MB refresh upload quota on the free version of Evernote. Need more storage & upload quotas? The paid version includes 10GB storage for uploads per month, unlimited device linkage, offline modes, ability to save emails to Evernote, annotation services for PDF files as well as saving & digitalizing business cards. This all comes at a low monthly fee of $7.99 or $69.99 yearly.
Price: Free
In today’s world & society, it would be a crime not to mention one of the most popular social media platforms of today, Facebook. 
Facebook has its dedicated iOS application on the App Store providing an immersive experience to your social media cravings. It also provides the Messenger application to work side by side with Facebook to create a more personalized feeling to the application user experience.
Price: Free
Along with Facebook, another incredibly popular social media platform found on this list is Instagram. Instagram is a photo-sharing social media platform created by the software developers at Facebook, allowing users to share photos to connect with people across the world. 
From using videos, story snippets, photos, hashtags & highlights, Instagram allows individual users to express themselves in a fun & and engaging manner.
Netflix
Price: Free (Paid version available)
Searching for the utmost popular TV shows & films from around the world? Netflix has them all. Netflix is an online streaming service providing the latest & most popular TV shows, programs, films & documentaries of all time, all in the highest quality possible. Whilst the application is free to download from the Apple App Store, Netflix has a monthly subscription fee starting at $7.99 per month.
Spotify
SpotifyPrice: Free (Paid version available)
Spotify is the world’s most popular online music streaming service where users can listen to millions of songs at the touch of a button for free. With all genres covered on the application, it’s no wonder that the music streaming service is so popular. Spotify is free to use with an option of upgrading to the premium version which allows ad-less music playback, offline mode, unlimited skips on songs you don’t like & the option to increase the quality of audio playback.
YouTube
Price: Free (Paid version available)
YouTube has been forever apart of our lives providing online video sharing services of pretty much anything. From scientific videos to cats dancing to music parodies, YouTube has it all.
YouTube was built into iOS up until 2006 but since then has disappeared. Luckily Google has recreated the application & provided a more immersive feel to the user interface experience. With YouTube, the standard version will get you free video streaming services but also provides a paid version of the service. The paid version will get you ad-less video streaming, video playback in the background when the app is minimized & a download option for offline viewing.
VSCO
Price: Free (Paid version available)
VSCO, known in the influencer segment, is a free photo editor allowing users to edit photos at the highest level, providing pre-set filters & a lot of other powerful tools. Doesn’t just end with photos but allows editing of videos & has its community where you can upload your edited videos or photos onto your personalized feed. The paid version of VSCO allows for more filters to be purchased & for more tools to be unlocked.
Apple Music
Price: $4.99 per month
Apple Music is an app developed by the software developers of Apple which comes inbuilt into every iOS device. Apple Music provides a similar experience to Spotify, as it is a music streaming service. However, unlike Spotify doesn’t have a free version but gives users a 3-month trial period. The benefits of this music streaming service are the integrated music app is not an additional app being downloaded, has an offline mode, has an extensive range of music like Spotify & supports ad-less music.
Google Maps
Price: Free
Google Maps will help you with your next adventure. With navigation guidance, an offline map download option, several styles of transport methods such as (car, bike, boat, plane, walking & motorbike), having Google Maps will help you not only not get lost but also find the most optimal routes according to your method of transport. A must-have for any mobile user.
Zoom
Price: Free (Paid version available)
In the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of workplaces have been affected by the ongoing issue of how to conduct meetings, while practicing social distancing & health & safety measures. Therefore, Zoom has found its way on this list. Zoom is an online video conferencing tool allowing workplaces to conduct meetings from remote locations with the highest quality of video & sound. Zoom is free to download & use yet offers a paid version also. The paid version provides a longer conferencing time, more tools to showcase presentations & allows more people to join conferences. Zoom has had 300 million people online daily since the pandemic. A must-have for any cooperate worker.
Google Classroom
Price: Free
Another app to add to the list due to the COVID-19 pandemic is Google Classroom. An amazing statistic about the application is that it climbed to the top 10 most downloaded applications in 2020 due to the pandemic due to children having to attend school classes online. As the name implies, Google Classroom is a gateway to online learning as most schools worldwide are closed to prevent the spread of COVID.
Microsoft Teams
Price: Free
Another video conferencing tool used in the cooperate business world, Microsoft Teams allows users to showcase & present to meeting board rooms via online means. Just like Zoom, it allows for multiple users to connect via voice or video communication means whilst allowing a type chat function at the same time. During the pandemic, this app has had daily 44 million people online at given times.
WhatsApp
Price: Free
WhatsApp, a social media messaging application developed by the software developers at Facebook, provides an immersive connection between users allowing for texting, voice & video calls over the internet. Interesting fact, during the pandemic, WhatsApp has topped the most downloaded application record having over 2 billion downloads worldwide. Whilst not the most popular option in the US, across the continent has been very successful.
Memento
Price: $3.99
Memento is a reminder application, allowing users to list a to-do list with a modern interface. The best part, Memento also has had its software developers, develop a widget for iOS 13, allowing users to pin it to their home screen, helping them remember what needs to be done urgently.
PocketGuard
Price: Free
PocketGuard is a finance managing application in the App Store. Managing finances in today’s runabout fast-paced lifestyle is a must! PocketGuard allows you to add financial data into the application, automatically adds bills & calculates expenses, scans & finds any subscriptions you are signed up to & cancels them if selected. With high 256bit security protocols, PocketGuard is a safe, secure & easy to use financial planner which all users can benefit from.
Wrap Up
The concludes the top 15 must-have & latest applications on iOS for 2020. Let us know which applications you have found most useful & recommend some more to review for the next update.
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