Our phone’s app stores have thousands and thousands of utilities to suit our needs. With  a plethora of organization tools to portable dictionaries, the app store can be tedious to browse through.

Here are the top 6 apps to make your life easier.

Any.do– Any.do is a simple app that can help you organize your tasks. You can create to-do lists and even manage school projects. It’s also easy to sync your device and share your tasks with other people. From doing simple chores and homework to working on team projects with others, Any.do can make it effortless.

Yahoo Weather– With the constantly changing weather in Texas, it’s important to always know the outdoor conditions. One moment could be filled with sunshine, then instantly rain could come pouring down. With Yahoo Weather, you are provided with in-depth 10-day forecasts. You can receive all the vital information related to the climate, such as wind and precipitation levels. This app allows you to add up to 20 different cities to keep track of. Not only does it provide you with accurate forecasts, stunning background photos are also provided to match your location and conditions.

Evernote Scannable (iPhone only)- Evernote Scannable is a handy app made to turn paper documents into digital copies. Simply hold your phone above the document as if taking a photo, then watch as the app magically turns it into a digital version. From there you have several options- you can email or message it to someone, save it as a photo, or even upload it to Twitter. With one tap on your phone, you can easily scan a document. It’s like an office scanner- only in your pocket sized phone. For those of you with Androids, CamScanner is another app that serves the exact same purpose as Evernote Scannable.

Converter Plus (iPhone only)- When it comes to travelling in a foreign country, converting units can be a huge hassle. Converter Plus solves all your problems with long lists of different currencies, temperatures, lengths, and weights. From converting baking measurements to understanding temperatures in foreign countries, this app can make converting units quick and easy. It’s also helpful when you need to convert your coins to dollars, pints to gallons, or match up with the metric system. ConvertPad is the equivalent of Converter Plus for Android phones, making converting units quick and easy.

Dictionary.com– Whether you’re writing an essay, or stumbled upon an unknown word in your book, it’s always convenient to have a dictionary by you. However, these large books can often be hard to carry around. That’s why we have Dictionary.com, an app with over 2,000,000 definitions, synonyms and antonyms. With a translator for more than 30 languages, this app is perfect for those learning new languages or travelling to foreign countries. A ‘Word of the Day’ and popular searches are included as well. Dictionary.com does not require an internet connection, allowing you to search your words on the go.

VSCO Cam– The iPhone’s camera is great, but sometimes you just need a few extra tools to make a photo look even more amazing. With VSCO Cam, you have more control over your image. From fine tuning to adding beautiful filters to your photo, this app has tons of editing options. Not only do you have choices for after you take the photo, but you can change settings before you take it as well. Adjusting shutter speed, focus, and exposure are some of the many choices you can make to improve the quality of your picture. In this app, you can also discover new work from other people, and look at the artwork they’ve created. VSCO Cam can improve your photography well beyond what the iPhone’s installed camera can do.  

With the help of these six utilities, everyday tasks can be accomplished with ease, so be sure to download these free, helpful apps.