Hall of fame: These are the Android apps I’ve been using the longest

I exploit lots of apps, however I additionally are likely to ditch them rapidly. As a tech journalist, I’m all the time making an attempt out new issues to see what’s scorching and price speaking about. Nevertheless, I just lately began desirous about the apps I haven’t ditched, the ones I’ve used for years and by no means tried to switch.

I grabbed my cellphone and scrolled by my put in apps. I discovered 5 that I’ve used usually for the final decade or so. What’s fascinating is that the majority of these aren’t my favourite apps, and a few I solely use for a couple of minutes every month. Nevertheless, they get the job finished nicely sufficient that I haven’t thought of changing them.

Viber is my go-to messaging app. It’s the first one I began using years in the past, and I’ve arrange varied channels with individuals I need to keep linked to. I’ve downloaded and tried most of its rivals for work, together with Messenger, WhatsApp, Sign, Telegram, and others, however I’ve by no means totally switched.

There are two causes for this. First, everybody I usually speak to has Viber. Whereas most even have accounts on rival messaging apps, they don’t all use the identical ones, making switching a problem. The less apps I would like for a single goal the higher.

Second, Viber simply works. I prefer it and am very used to the UI and its options. My solely drawback is the growing quantity of adverts. Nevertheless, it’s nonetheless higher than one thing like WhatsApp, the place I received added to a number of crypto-related rip-off teams in the quick interval I examined it out.

This isn’t the hottest or prettiest climate app, however I’ve been using it for years and don’t plan on altering that.

I find it irresistible as a result of of its radar function, which works completely for my area. I haven’t discovered an app with a greater climate radar, together with the Pixel’s climate app. It’s the primary cause I exploit it, as I often examine if it’s raining or how distant a thunderstorm is. It’s additionally nice for displaying a attainable hailstorm and when it’d hit my metropolis, so I can disguise my automobile in the storage.

The Climate & Radar app additionally has all the different options you’d count on, together with an in depth 14-day climate report, UV index, air high quality, and extra. I exploit the free model, though there’s an ad-free subscription accessible.

I’m a finance nerd and use You Want A Price range (YNAB) to handle my cash. It’s an important app that I’ve talked about a number of instances over the final 12 months.

I’ve used it for over a decade and love that it helps me put together for vital bills and save for a wet day. The educational curve and subscription worth are steep, but it surely’s price it. I believe the app has helped me save extra money than I pay for the subscription, so I’ve no regrets.

One cause I’ve been using it for therefore lengthy is that I spent a lot time determining the way it works and adjusting it to my wants. It appears foolish to throw that away and begin contemporary with a brand new app. The time funding was large and has paid off. So until I come throughout one thing considerably higher, I’m sticking with YNAB.

I can’t think about my digital life with out this app. Bitwarden is a password supervisor that retains all my login particulars for the numerous companies I exploit, as I can’t bear in mind all of them.

I’ve been using it for a very long time, and whereas it provides a paid subscription, I’m on the free plan and loving it. I haven’t had any points with the app; it really works like a attraction. There’s no good cause to modify for me, though I’ve examined out a number of rivals over the years.

Many password managers are subscription-based or have limitations on free plans, which causes issues for me. None do a greater job than Bitwarden general, so I’ll be sticking with it for the foreseeable future.

I’ve been using Docusign for nearly ten years and am on the free plan. It’s the solely app on this record I’m not notably fond of, as I’ve had varied points over the years. The app has crashed randomly a number of instances, and different points have prevented me from signing paperwork.

Nevertheless, I solely use it for a couple of minutes per 30 days to signal a pair of paperwork as a small enterprise proprietor. I haven’t discovered a superb substitute, as I usually like the way it works (when it really works).

It’s simple to signal a doc and ship it to somebody by way of e-mail. The free plan has limitations, however I nonetheless handle to get by. Paid plans appear steep for what the app provides, no less than for my use case.

Now it’s your flip. Head right down to the feedback and share a listing of the apps you’ve used the longest, excluding Google apps that we’ve all been using for a very long time.