Are you spending too much time on your smartphone just playing games or doomscrolling on your social media feed? If you feel like you’re being unproductive with your free time, then maybe it’s about time that you pick up a new hobby! Turn that piece of technology on your palm into a nifty tool for your new productive pastime with the help of the ten apps below:
Procreate / Procreate Pocket
If you’re feeling creative, and want to express your thoughts and feelings through art, then have a go at the Procreate app! With Procreate on the iPad, there are tons of brushes and tools at your disposal that will help you take your art to the next level. You can also download its version for the iPhone, the Procreate Pocket.
Download: Procreate on iOS (P499) | Procreate Pocket on iOS (P249)
ibis Paint X
If you need a free art app that is also available on Android, you can check out ibis Paint X. With over 2,000 brushes, 800 fonts, and other cool features, this app is the perhaps most accessible drawing app out there. And with a bit of patience when it comes to ads, you can easily start making art with all its tools. Of course, you can also remove these distracting ads by subscribing to the app’s premium plan.
Download: ibis Paint X on Android | ibis Paint X on iOS (Free)
Pixel Studio
Here’s one more art app for your consideration. If the different brushes and flexible brush strokes intimidate you, you can try creating pixel art. With a more straightforward drawing process, pixel art might seem less complicated but with the right skills, you can still whip up an impressive artwork with just these small squares.
Download: Pixel Studio on Android | Pixel Studio on iOS (Free)
Masterclass
Seeking to learn something new? Masterclass is a source of knowledge for different kinds of skills and hobbies, including designing, writing, cooking, making music, filmmaking, and more! And the best part is that the lessons are taught by some of the most notable figures in their respective fields, such as Gordon Ramsay, Shonda Rhimes, Neil Gaiman, and Alicia Keys just to name a few.
Download: Masterclass on Android | Masterclass on iOS (P8,990 for the All-Access Pass)
Anchor
If you enjoy talking about things, then maybe you should try podcasting! From Spotify, Anchor is an app that is packed with everything you need to start your own podcast. From the recording to the distribution to the monetization of your podcast, Anchor has you covered. Now all you need is to pick an interesting topic, and start talking!
Download: Anchor on Android | Anchor on iOS (Free)
Grasshopper
If you’ve always wanted to start learning how to code games, apps, or websites, you can take your first steps with the help of Google’s Grasshopper app. This educational app makes learning the basics fun as it uses quick games to teach you how to write real JavaScript!
Download: Download on Android | Download on iOS (Free)
Duolingo
You can also spend your free time learning a new language! Like Grasshopper, Duolingo turns the daunting task of learning a whole new language more fun with catchy visuals and bite-sized lessons. Designed by language experts, Duolingo can help you prepare for real conversations in Spanish, French, Italian, English, and more.
Download: Duolingo on Android | Duolingo on iOS (Free)
Yousician
You can also pick up a new musical instrument for your next hobby! With the Yousician app, you can easily study how to play the guitar, ukulele, bass, or even how to sing. It has over 1,500 missions and exercises plus hundreds of video tutorials that can really help you make music in no time. The app can even listen to you play and point out if you’re doing it right.
Download: Yousician on Android | Yousician on iOS (Free)
Tasty
How about you start busying yourself in the kitchen? With the Tasty app, you can have access to over 3,000 recipes on your smartphone. Plus, it has a convenient search tool that allows you to filter the ingredients or choose the cuisine you’re planning to prepare. Going vegetarian? you can also hide all the recipes with meat in them!
Download: Tasty on Android | Tasty on iOS (Free)
MyLife Meditation
Making meditation a hobby is a good idea as it helps improve your well-being. With the MyLife Meditation app, you can do meditation sessions that are tailored based on your mood and emotions. By meditating with this app, you can take better control of your emotions, have better sleep, and reduce the stress and anxiety that you’re feeling.
Download: MyLife Meditation on Android | MyLife Meditation on iOS (Free)
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