MY PICK OF THE WEEK’S APPS

N26 BANKING IOS PRICE: FREE

N26 is one of Europe’s fastest growing, online only banks. There are no branches, instead you use the app to access and manage your IBAN current account.

NOW TV IRELAND IOS PRICE: FREE

If you have a subscription, you get access to MyTV where you can watch live telly and highlights. I use the app more for selecting new shows or planning sports viewing then saving to MyTV for catching up later.

POCKET CITY ANDROID PRICE: €3.39

You’re the new mayor, and you need to build a new city by developing residential, commercial and industrial zones. You can trigger events and even weather. You also have to manage the city’s finances.

UNIVERSALIS IOS PRICE: €11.99

This gives the Catholic liturgical calendar for every year to 2030, including localised calendars for different countries, meaning you get all the Mass readings including psalms, prayers and readings.

HEADSPACE: MEDITATION ANDROID PRICE: FREE

This app is designed to help you focus, breathe, stay calm and get the best out of every day. It can offer a little stress relief if you’re having a bad day or need advice on getting a good night’s sleep.

QUOTES OF THE DAY ANDROID PRICE: €0.79

This app has inspirational words, for every day. The best known quotes are there but also useful words for loved ones. You can schedule notifications of words of wisdom to greet you every morning.