MY PICK OF THE WEEK’S APPS

PET’S DIARY ANDROID: FREE

This app keeps track of when your pet needs feeding, walking, the loo, etc. It’s like a calendar or todo list, where you can set up events and reminders, but they’re all focused on your pooch/pussy.

CLARITY WALLPAPER IOS: FREE

Clarity helps you create very cool wallpapers for your home/lock screens. The name comes from its ability to output artwork that improves the legibility of content above it.

LOOP IOS: FREE

Fancy yourself as a budding Aardman? Then check out this stop motion app. You shoot frames using your camera, and overlay photos in semi-transparent form. Then you can play your photos as an animation. Easy!

SPACE NATION NAVIGATOR ANDROID: FREE

SNN is part game/ learning tool/fitness app, focusing on... space. There are missions, mini games, quizzes, and physical exercises to get you ready for an outer space adventure.

LOFFEE ANDROID: FREE

If you like chilled background music on while working or lazing about, this is for you. It has curated playlists with lo-fi music that’s great for relaxing to or having on while you do something else.

HOUSECRAFT IOS: FREE

This augmented reality app helps you redesign your home. Waggle your iPhone about in a room and it scans the floor, allowing you to to drop virtual chairs, table etc into place. Great fun.