My pick of the week’s apps

MY FITNESS PAL IOS FREE

A huge food database helps you track calories. You can also customise the app, create meals and scan barcodes on food packaging.

GOAL TRACKER ANDROID FREE

Every day you achieve your goal you’ll see a success mark. The idea is that the rewards will keep you on track.

SHUTAPP – DIGITAL DETOX IOS FREE

Helps you and your family take a break from tablets and phones. Just set a duration and, if you can’t resist temptation, your family will be instantly notified.

ZOMBIES, RUN IOS FREE

Every time you go for a jog, you are cast in a radio play as zombies chase you to fitness (without the tedium).

SKI RESORT ANDROID FREE

Details on over 5,000 resorts. Also has info on lifts, trail maps, ski passes and weather.

WHISTLE TAXI APP ANDROID FREE

The latest taxi app comes from Dublin’s taxi drivers and also allows you to specify vehicle type and number of passengers.