Computer! Totaal lists the best apps for Android and iOS for you every month. Whether they’re super handy, solving a big problem, or just plain fun, these are the best apps of February.
LightX
LightX is not just any photo editing program. With this app you can crop and merge photos, select and change certain colors in a photo, and blur backgrounds. This is very easy in LightX and the result is very good. As with so many apps, you can use certain features for free, but the premium options will have you pulling your wallet. The full version of LightX costs 15.99 euros per year.
LightX
Operating system
Android, iOS
price
Free (+ in-app purchases) 9 Score 90 
Typewise
If you often get annoyed by the standard keyboard on your smartphone, then it’s time for a keyboard app. Typewise is specially designed for use on smartphones and therefore takes full advantage of the fact that you can type texts with two fingers on your mobile device. The keys are larger than you are used to from the keyboard on your smartphone. It takes some getting used to at first, but after a few days you will see that you type faster and make fewer mistakes.
Typewise
Operating system
Android, iOS
price
Free (+ in-app purchases) 8 Score 80 
TypeApp
TypeApp is a free email app to which you can add imap, pop3 and Exchange accounts. You can use the app instead of the default email app on you iPhone or Android device, TypeApp houses much more functionality than the standard apps. You can easily group emails, change the colors of the app and easily print emails from your mobile device.
TypeApp
Operating system
Android, iOS
price
Free 9 Score 90
1 Second Everyday
Keeping a diary is a lot of work, but if you only have to spend one second on it every day, it is of course not too bad. That’s exactly the concept of 1 Second Everyday. Every day you make a video of exactly one second, so that at the end of the year you have a video of six minutes. You can use the app for free, but if you want to record longer videos, choose one of the subscriptions.
1 Second Everyday
Operating system
Android, iOS
price
Free (+ in-app purchases) 10 Score 100 
Paper by WeTransfer
You’re on the train and suddenly you have a brilliant idea. Quickly open the app Paper from WeTransfer and start drawing. You have different brushes and pens at your disposal and can therefore quickly draw a mind map, save a design sketch or add colors and doodles to a few notes. Paper works fine on an iPhone, but the app only really comes to life when you use an iPad with Apple Pencil.
Paper by WeTransfer
Operating system
iOS
price
Free (+ in-app purchases) 10 Score 100
Explain Everything Whiteboard
If you collaborate a lot with others or often have brainstorming sessions, a special app for this is a smart idea. In Explain Everything Whiteboard make presentations or videos, record your audio notes, and when you’re done, export it as a video. The app is free to use with limited functionality, paid versions start at 7.49 euros per month for one person. Subscriptions for teams are of course more expensive.
Explain Everything Whiteboard
Operating system
Android, iOS
price
Free (+ in-app purchases) 8 Score 80
Countdown Widget Maker
Widgets are prominent in iOS 14, so it is only natural for specific widgets apps to appear in the App Store. With Countdown Widget Maker create your own widget with which you can display a timer to a specific event. You have several templates at your disposal so that your timers also look visually interesting.
Countdown Widget Maker
Operating system
iOS
price
Free (+ in-app purchases) 9 Score 90
Send Anywhere
There are numerous file transfer services, Send Anywhere is one of the oldest. The handy thing is that you do not have to log in or enter an email address. After uploading files you will receive a six-digit code. Enter this code on the receiving device and the files will be sent. If you want to share a link with several people, this is also possible. These links are valid for 48 hours.
Send Anywhere
Operating system
Android, iOS
price
Free (+ in-app purchases) 9 Score 90 .