AOW 12: APPS OF THE WEEK

Mar 21,2024
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As of India is trying to launch its first self-reliant, indigenous App store as “Aatm Nirbhar App store” where basically the Indian users will develop & launch the apps globally. Users have grown to love Android for the plethora of features and customization options, but sometimes it can all get a bit confusing.

Android is the most popular computing platform in the world, due in large part to its powerful open-source nature. So, Gizmeek had decided to list out the Top 5 Indian Android developers apps of the week. Users will get this list every Friday from now onwards. We simply termed it as “APP OF THE WEEK”. Our main ideology for this is to list out the best user-friendly, lesser time-consuming, & overcoming the confusion from the pool of apps. This is more like finding a shell from the deep ocean.

Here is the list of apps:

1. AppBlock - Stay Focused (Block Websites & Apps)
2. Memorado - Brain Games
3. Infinite Painter
4. goDutch - Split bills & group expenses
5.Dancing Road: Color Ball Run

1. AppBlock - Stay Focused

Block Disturbing Websites & Apps

It is an application that helps you (its users) block annoying apps & websites and bring down your screen time. You can set a specific time and date in the app and once that period passes, the blocked apps or websites can be accessed again. There’s also the possibility to set up your profile to activate based on a specific wifi connection, your location. This way you can start blocking automatically for example as soon as you get to work.

Smart productivity app & self-control booster
Use AppBlock as your social media blocker, a do-not-disturb timer, a screen time tracker, or generally as a versatile focus app to boost your productivity and limit app usage. Download the best website and app blocker for Android. Block social media websites or other distracting apps.

App usage tracker
If you like numbers, AppBlock allows you to track your usage of apps and the time you spend browsing the web. This way you can stay on top of how well you actually stay focused. And no worries... the statistics data is stored in your own device only and you can clear it at any time.

How to use it

Our self-control app AppBlock - Stay Focused (App Blocker & Web Blocker) is a really easy-to-use productivity app. Download it & simply select the apps and websites that may distract you while you have important work to do. Being not only a social network limiter, you can also:

By using the app blocker self-control app, you can block any application and any website.
You can temporarily block your email & keep your email notifications off.
You can set an app or website a usage time limit for each day. For example, for social media apps, only 20 minutes of Facebook during work time or at school.
If you don't want to be able to change settings during blocking time, just use AppBlock Strict Mode, which will help you with your self-control.
You can disable other notifications for a specific time to help you concentrate.

Features of the app are:

Take a look at the app blocker & web blocker features of the AppBlock app and learn more details about how this utility and privacy protector app works for your work-life balance:

Block application & sites: be choosy and selective about app launch.
Select how long you want to spend in a particular application or on a website per day when a profile is active.
Block notifications from a specific application: you can avoid unwanted communications.
Create profiles with rules for groups of particular applications.
Use a timer and activate profiles for a selected time window.
Protect your AppBlock application with a PIN code.
List of blocked notifications, so you don't miss anything.
Profile lock (unlock only when the phone is connected to the charger).
Strict Mode to lock your AppBlock settings.
The app can be used as a means of the parent control.
There are web usage statistics and app usage statistics for those who like charts.

Benefits:

increase your productivity and self-control
increase quality time with your family
with your phone addiction (phone addiction tracker)
with digital diet - reduce time wastage
find peace (when you need offtime)
to be more anti-social
reduce screen time (phone usage tracker)
focus on important jobs, relationships, etc.
with digital wellbeing
reduce your obsession with your device

ADHD

If you or your child suffer from ADHD, AppBlock will help you.

Uninstallation prevention
This app uses the Device Administrator permission to provide Strict mode functionality, which prevents you or your children from uninstalling the app.

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2. Memorado - Brain Games

A stronger brain leads to a better life. Improve your memory, concentration, reaction, logic and mathematical skills with 14 fun and challenging mind games over 420 levels. Track your statistical progress as you play your way towards a sharper mind.

Features of the app are:

Over 420 levels within 14 games to train memory, logic, concentration, reaction and mathematical skill
100+ meditative audio sessions calm your mind
Stunning graphics coupled with easy usability
Personalized daily workouts that are configured according to your wishes
Regular scientific tests will track your progress over time
Statistics to show your strong areas and the potential for improvement

1. SCIENCE BEHIND MEMORADO

Memorado is at the forefront of neuroscience. Our in-house team of neuroscientists has created games to train memory, concentration and much more. Based on the science of neuroplasticity, studies have shown that brain training can improve working memory and increase fluid intelligence.

2. OUR BRAIN

A stronger working memory enables quicker learning and an improvement in brain connectivity. Scientists have found that strong brain connectivity is an important component of human intelligence and memory and may slow down dementia. They have concluded that your mind and brain can be trained like you train your body.

3. MEMORADO PREMIUM

Memorado is completely free to use for you. However, if you want to improve 74% faster (on average), we recommend to upgrade to Memorado Premium. It offers truly personalized workouts, which are being updated on a daily basis and optimized for maximum training benefit for the duration of your membership. Furthermore, Memorado Premium grants unlimited access to all games and statistics.

Experience Here

3. Infinite Painter

Features of the app are:

1. Superior brushes - The most advanced painting engine on tablets
• 160+ natural brush presets
• Create new brushes
• Change brush settings with ease
• Brushes interact realistically with paper textures

2. Superior tools - A place for everything
• Experiment with four types of symmetry
• Layers and Photoshop blend modes
• Create clean lines with guides: Line, Ellipse, Pen, Lazy, and Protractor
• Draw 3D cityscapes with five different perspective guides
• Selection and clipping masks

3. Superior interface - Everything in its place
• It’s simple. It’s organized. It’s out of the way.
• Organized workflows:
Paint - Sketch, Paint, and Blend
Clone - Turn a photo into a painting
Edit - Adjust color, Liquify, Pattern, Crop, or add a filter
• Move your favorite tools to the top bar for quicker access

4. Advanced features
• Transform multiple layers simultaneously
• Transform tool: Translate, Scale, Rotate, Flip, Distort, and Skew
• Create seamless patterns with the Pattern tool
• Liquify tool: Move, Bloat, Pinch, Swirl, or Ripple
• Gradient and Pattern Fill
• Reference images
• Rotate and flip the canvas

5. Import and export
• Import and export PSD layers
• Add images from Gallery, Camera, or search the web
• Export images as JPEG, PNG, PSD, or ZIP
• Share to Infinite Painter community, PEN.UP, or Instagram
• Search millions of colors, palettes, and patterns via ColourLovers

Experience Here

4. goDutch - Split bills & group expenses

goDutch makes it super easy for millennials to manage group expenses & bills. You can goDutch with flatmates or roommates sharing living expenses, friends going on trips & vacations and office colleagues hanging out together. Seamlessly track & pay all kinds of group expenses such as home rent, furniture rental, subscriptions, food, grocery, movies, concerts, travel, house parties, family household expenses, etc.

Features of the app are:

Create groups with friends, roommates, colleagues, family, etc.
Add expenses to be shared with groups or individual friends
Divide or split the bills & expenses in multiple different ways
Attach images of bill receipts
Import existing balances from Splitwise, Walnut, etc.
Chat with groups or individual friends
Edit or delete transactions
View & track all expenses and settle up all outstanding balances
Simplify your group balance and minimize the no. of payments between group members before settling up
Share reminders with friends via WhatsApp / SMS to pay you back and avoid any debts
Pay friends manually or initiate UPI payments via PhonePe, Google Pay, WhatsApp, BHIM UPI, Paytm, etc. to people you owe money to
Link any payment method such as credit card, debit card, UPI, bank account, etc.
Get your individual virtual goDutch card powered by CSB Bank and RuPay network
Pay bills using the goDutch card on behalf of your groups at any online merchant
Every group member's share is automatically deducted from the linked payment method
100% safe payments and bill split experience
Maintain control over your group payments experience by activating / deactivating groups at any time
Enjoy with friends without any worry of awkward reminders, delayed payments and multiple transactions

Experience Here

5. Dancing Road: Color Ball Run

Dancing Road is from Amanotes, the number one music games publisher in the world, with over one billion downloads. Music lovers can interact with thousand of songs through our different apps. Why just listen to music, if you can also play with it? At Amanotes, we believe that “everyone can music".

It is a special game in different genres of piano games and wonderful gameplay.New popular music songs added. Now you can play dancing ball on the music tile road with various trending genres from the best rhythm Piano to Guitar songs, Pop, Kpop, Hip Hop, Rock and EDM.

Easy and colorful gameplay to enjoy your favourite songs.Guide the ball to match other balls of the same color while listening carefully to the music. Collect the coins and Gift Boxes to unlock new treasures. Train your eyes coordination when the ball suddenly change color on the dancing road.

Features of the app are: