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STEREO: LET’S TALK Free iOS, Android

This app is all about talking – unfiltered, unscripted, real and thought-provoking. It has it all in short-form soundbites and long-form talks and anyone is invited to start the conversation or join one. The app has recently been updated and you can now add photos, GIFs or funky background, the soundbites no longer expire and you’re allowed extra time to say what’s on your mind. You can also re-post a soundbite that’s got you thinking and add your two-cents for more than 15 seconds.

WHITE NOISE 99c iOS, Android

If you have trouble falling asleep, this app and its extensive sound catalogue including beach waves crashing, cats purring, heavy rain, a camp fire or frogs at night could do the trick. It helps you nod off by blocking distractions and relaxes and reduces stress. It’s been updated to include a Sleep Log, where you can view your sleep habits and listening stats for your favourite sounds.

INKHUNTER PRO 99c iOS

This is an ad-free, nowatermark version of the original Inkhunter app which can save some skin art fans a lot of regret. It lets you try on virtual tattoos with augmented reality to see if you like it (and if it’s spelled correctly!) before it’s inked forever. It can project any design on to any part of your body and you can view it from different angles. You can try your own design or choose one from the gallery.

DUMB WAYS TO DIE Free iOS, Android

Ten years on, the lives of these charmingly dumb characters are still in your hands but there are now new mini-games available to help you collect them for your train station, achieve high scores and unlock the famous music video that started it all. You can also boost your score 3x faster to unlock accessories for the safety-challenged beans. This app is still a great way to teach kids – and adults – how to be safe around trains.

FISHDOM Free iOS, Android

Dive into this fun, interactive game that allows you to decorate tanks and create cosy homes for your 3D fish. Feed them, play with them and watch them interact with each other. You can swap and match, design and decorate, play with and take care of the fish, which all have their own personalities. You can liven up your tank with underwater decor and the game is available to play with Facebook friends.