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IA WRITER $79.99, iOS

This text-editing app has the look and feel of a typewriter and helps users write efficiently on a phone device. It includes writing style aids such as spotting weak verbs, unwanted repetitions and clutter. Users can also embed pictures by dragging and dropping them into the document. The Wikilinks feature also means you can quickly connect and crossreference documents. The export feature allows users to publish their files as HTML, Word and PDF formats.

WHISK Free, iOS, Android

This app is a handy personal cookbook designed to help you browse and bookmark your favourite recipes. The app features thousands of recipes including 10 ingredients or less, vegan, global recipes, one-pot wonders and crockpot meals. There’s also a handy shopping list feature and meal planner, where you can search for recipes. Creators on the app – some with more than 200,000 followers – also share their favourite recipes with step-by-step images to guide.

PLANNER 5D Free, iOS, Android

If you’re looking to create your dream home, this app can assist. Using a 2D and 3D editor, users can create home-design projects from various angles. There’s also a handy Snapshots feature, which allows you to capture your design as a realistic image by adding shadows, lighting and rich colours. $12.99/week unlocks premium features including renders and the ability to upload and customise projects.

IRON MARINES INVASION $4.49, iOS, Android

This sci-fi game is the second instalment in Ironhide Games’ realtime strategy series. Players will encounter battles and threats that will lead them deep into space while forming their galactic armies to stop any invaders. There are more than 25 campaign missions including dozens of planets to explore. Other features include 70 special operations for players to upgrade their “marine” abilities to achieve peak levels.

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS Free, iOS, Android

Find your zen and learn dozens of yoga poses with this app. Yoga For Beginners features customised workouts including chakra balancing, hip-opening yoga and bedtime yoga. There’s also coaching tips to assist with breathing and injuries. It keeps track of your in-progress and completed workouts. The $20.49/m premium option includes exclusive access to multi-week programs, unlimited custom workouts and removes ads.