Diamonds are a woman’s best friend, and it is a smartphone that could help you buy one. Dearest of all gadgets, a smartphone holds the potential to ease up many a tasks, guide you the right way, care for you, and also protect you - becoming, quiet rightly, a good friend. However, you can easily turn this good friend into a great friend with the help of a few apps.
Here are five categories of apps based on usage which every female smartphone user must have:
1. Safety app
Clearly the most important app every female smartphone user should have, women safety apps are available in a wide range. From those which are issued by state police, those which let you stay connected with your family members, to those which also work offline. One could choose to have either one or both of the types, depending on your phone’s storage and also based on your daily activities. For example, if you are staying away from your family for work or education, apps issued by the local police authorities should be prioritised, followed by those which let you choose trusted friends or family members as emergency contacts at the time of distress. Indian police apps include Himmat (by Delhi Police), and Hawk Eye (by Hyderabad Police). Other apps for women safety include VithU, Raksha, and SafetiPin.
2. Health
With the amount of stress a woman’s body undergoes as a result of their lifestyles or working conditions, it becomes difficult to keep a track of health. However, some important health apps could save you the upcoming medical bills by giving you the right tips and help you identify certain ailments or conditions well before they become critical. General health apps include those for basic heart rate monitoring, hearing testing, blood pressure monitoring, meditation, yoga, and workout. For women who have sexually active lives, apps like myPill work as a reminder so that you never miss your contraceptives, while an app like Clue help you monitor your monthly menstrual cycle, predict the next periods, help in identifying unusual mood change, and also suggest fertile window. So whether you are a fitness freak or have a fragile medical history, one of these health apps could help you better monitor your body.
3. Travel
Whether it is driving to work every day or embracing your newfound love for solo travelling, or simply getting accustomed to a new city you have just moved to, travel apps have every right to be on every woman’s smartphone. Ridesharing apps, mapping apps, reservation apps, and travel guide apps will make sure you are never hassled when it comes to travelling. Some of the ticketing or reservation apps also help you book taxis or buses, so if you are travelling to a place where you are not sure if you will get the services of your favourite taxi provider, you could always fall back on these multi-purpose apps.
The problem when you hit the road is finding a hygienic restroom on your way, but apps like SitorSquat do just that! Based on your location, this app suggests you user-rated restrooms so you no longer have to hold on till you reach your destination. Club these with the city-specific safety apps and prove to the world how women can also travel solo.
4. Learning
There’s never an age to learn anything you are truly passionate about. Be it cooking, keeping updated with the current affairs, or simply reading out pages from your favourite work of fiction; learning apps make sure no women is ever faced with a situation where lack of knowledge becomes a hindrance in personal growth. If you wanted to learn a new language but could not really get time to pursue your passion, just plug in your earphones and set for an audio lesson in French or Spanish as you set out on your way back home from college or work. Wish to prepare a special meal on a weekend? Simply download a recipe app like Food Network in The Kitchen through which world-renowned chefs detail their popular dishes, all for free.
5. Expenditure
Women sure know how to spend money, but when it comes to saving - they know the task better. In order to help you manage your monthly expenditure, certain finance apps will assist you in keeping a tab on every rupee you spend and also suggest tips on how you can save better. A monthly graph further shows you which category of expenditure needs to be tamed to save better. Other than managing your monthly expenses, there are also certain apps like Paytm that help you make payments to friends or family – a decent way to split restaurant bills without being rude. Alternately, if you are an online shopping lover, compare apps are a lifesaver and help you make the right choice and get the best available online deal.
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