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  • AccuWeather icon
  • TripAdvisor icon
  • Pluralsight icon
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iPad Apps I Use

Benjamin Soyka10 appsUpdated
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  1. Skype icon
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    Free global communication through video, voice, and instant messaging, plus competitive rates for mobile and landline calls. Available on multiple devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
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    Benjamin Soyka’s note

    I use Skype mainly to call and text non-Apple phones.

  2. Airtable icon
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    Highly customizable, user-friendly tool for creating relational databases that you can edit like a spreadsheet. Organize anything, with grids, forms, views, filters and grouping, calendars, Kanban, templates, collaboration, and integrations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Mobile + Desktop example
    Product roadmap example - grid view
    Product roadmap example - calendar view
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    Product ops for teams example - sorted grid view
    Benjamin Soyka’s note

    I use Airtable to organize so many different parts of my life, from wine inventories to Boy Scout merit badge counselors.

  3. AccuWeather is an app that provides hourly, daily and 15-day weather forecasts, which you can integrate with your calendar.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Messages
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Benjamin Soyka’s note

    I use AccuWeather because unlike other weather apps, it provides minute-by-minute forecasts.

  4. Get travel advice, read reviews, and plan your trips with user-generated insights. Book hotels, experiences, and find nearby dining with confidence.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    TripAdvisor screenshot 1
    TripAdvisor screenshot 1
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    Benjamin Soyka’s note

    I use TripAdvisor to plan ahead when visiting a new place. I can figure out the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions in the area, and leave feedback for other potential visitors to those places.

  5. Pluralsight is the global leader in high-quality online training for hardcore developers and IT pros. The revolutionary Pluralsight training library provides techies with instant access to a rich collection of online training courses delivered by industry authorities.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Roku
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    Benjamin Soyka’s note

    I use Pluralsight to learn advanced code.

  6. Snapchat icon
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    A multimedia messaging app for ephemeral photo and video sharing, allowing users to control view time, get screenshot alerts, and engage playfully.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Benjamin Soyka’s note

    I use Snapchat because it is an easy way to communicate with other users.

  7. LastPass icon
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    Online encrypted password storage with password generation, dark web monitoring, and two-factor authentication. Manage with security dashboard.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Maxthon Cloud Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Benjamin Soyka’s note

    I use LastPass to manage my passwords because it is the best free password manager I could find that lets me sync to other devices without upgrading.

  8. Apple Shortcuts deliver a quick way to get things done with your apps with just a tap or by asking Siri. The Shortcuts app enables you to create personal shortcuts with multiple steps from your favorite apps.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Siri
    • Apple Watch
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    Benjamin Soyka’s note

    I use the Shortcuts app because it allows me to do things quicker and easier.

  9. Safari icon
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    The best browser for your Mac is the one that comes with your Mac. Safari is faster and more energy efficient than other browsers. Handy tools help you save, find, and share your favorite sites. Built-in privacy features help keep your browsing your business.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Safari on Mac, iOS, and iPadOS
    Safari on Mac
    Safari Light Theme on Mac
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    Safari Dark Theme on Mac
    Benjamin Soyka’s note

    I use the default browser, Safari, because it integrates the best with other apps.

  10. Access, view and manage messages from all your email accounts in one place. Categorize your messages into easy to browse categories. Catch up on email easily with Apple Intelligence powered Priority Messages and summarizations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Benjamin Soyka’s note

    I use the default mail app because it is the only app that can connect to my email provider. It also integrates the best with other apps.

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