MY PICK OF THE WEEK’S APPS

OUT OF MILK IOS FREE

Group shopping lists into categories such as supermarket and hardware. Scan items to the list and share with whoever’s passing the shops next.

PLANT SNAP IOS €4.49

Take a snap on your iPhone of a shrub, flower or tree and this app will check 103,000 species to identify the plant in your photo.

MESSENGER ANDROID FREE

With more of us using Facebook, this app is probably the best way to share photos, texts and engage in video and group chat. Free over WiFi.

RINGTONES IOS €3.49

Make and customise ringtones for your iPhone. Create unlimited text and message tones or use the microphone for truly bespoke tones.

STRANGER THINGS: THE GAME ANDROID FREE

Featuring characters and locations from the Netflix series, join the kids to solve mysteries and puzzles.

KHAN ACADEMY WINDOWS FREE

Learn just about anything – for free. So if you fancy a starter course on macroeconomics or Renaissance art in Europe, it’s all there for you.