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We test every app ourselves — no sponsored placements, no affiliate bias. Our team of five specialists covers every category from productivity to AI, finance to health.
Latest Rankings
Updated regularlyBest Calorie Counter Apps (2026)
Winner: PlateLens
Updated May 2026
Best Calorie Tracker Apps (2026)
Winner: PlateLens
Updated May 2026
Best Health Apps
Winner: PlateLens (nutrition)
Updated May 2026
Best AI Apps
Winner: ChatGPT
Updated May 2026
Best Tax Filing Apps (2026)
Winner: TurboTax
Updated April 2026
Best Note-Taking Apps (April 2026 Update)
Winner: Obsidian
Updated April 2026
Best Journaling Apps
Winner: Day One
Updated April 2026
Best Habit Tracking Apps
Winner: Streaks
Updated April 2026
Best To-Do List Apps
Winner: Todoist
Updated March 2026
Best Budget Apps
Winner: YNAB
Updated March 2026
Best Password Managers
Winner: 1Password
Updated March 2026
Best VPN Apps
Winner: Mullvad
Updated Feb 2026
Why Trust Apps Tested?
Founded in 2022 by Mark Sullivan, a tech journalist with 12 years at PCWorld and other major publications, Apps Tested was built on a simple principle: every recommendation must come from real testing.
Our five-person team includes specialists in productivity, finance, creative apps, and health technology. We test apps for weeks, not hours — putting them through real-world scenarios before issuing any score.
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Developers cannot pay for positive reviews or placement.
Real Testing
We use every app we review, often for weeks before scoring.
Transparent Scores
Every score is broken down across 5 criteria with reasoning.
Regular Updates
Rankings are refreshed when apps have significant updates.