What non-game paid apps do you use that are worthwhile and still relevant in 2023?

For context, I have a decent amount of Google Play credit thanks to Opinion Rewards and a gift card. I’m not looking to start a book or movie collection there, nor sign up for subscription services. But I’m happy to buy the paid/pro version of useful apps.

I’m excluding games just because that’s a whole topic on its own.

Here are some one-time paid apps I’ve been happy with:

  • ⒷⓡⓞⓚⓔⓝEnglish
    18•11 months ago
    1. Mixplorer Silver - Feature-packed File Manager
    2. Hermit - Lightweight PWA browser
    3. Instaddr - creates disposable Email addresses
    4. Readera - Feature-packed book reader
    5. Moon+ Reader - Feature-packed book reader
    6. Balance - for Meditation. They have been offering a one year free trial for some time now. It has been really helpful for me. Their programs are highly customised to achieve your goals. Give it a try.
    7. KWGT & KWLP - if you’re into home screen customisation, then these are must haves.
    8. 1DM - Feature-packed Browser and Download Manager (Direct downloads & torrents)
    9. Niagara Launcher - Lightweight, minimalist, with solid, fluid animations. One-hand friendly. Free version has ZERO ADS. I’ve been using the free version for a couple of years now. I’m hooked to it. I don’t think I can go back to a normal App Drawer drawer style launcher now. They offer one time purchase as well for the pro version. I felt no need for the pro features, though i’d definitely buy the pro to support the dev.

    Some of these have decent free alternatives. Mixplorer is free to use officially through XDA. KWGT & KWLP have free ad supported versions available through their official website. Regardless, these have been installed on all my phones for years now.

    • @NightOwlEnglish
      4•11 months ago

      1DM+ and Hermit are the apps that have been in my constant rotation of use among the apps I bought. SeriesGuide too for tracking tv and movies.

      Found I have replaced lot of apps with Foss alternatives over the years, so been buying apps less and less.

        • voxelEnglish
          1•11 months ago

          oh sorry mistook it for Librera, librera is the one that’s paid (PRO version) but is free on fdroid