Here are some must-have AI apps for mobile
Top Picks
- Google Gemini – This is Google’s generative AI assistant app. You can chat with it, upload images, ask for help with writing, summarising, ideation, etc.
- Why it’s useful: A strong all-rounder.
- Best for: When you want AI help in your daily workflow.
- Tip: Explore voice or image prompts if supported on your device.
- Microsoft Copilot – An AI assistant integrated into Microsoft’s ecosystem (Office, Windows, etc).
- Why it’s useful: If you’re heavily into Microsoft apps.
- Best for: Productivity, document creation, summarising.
- Tip: Check the subscription details if you need full features.
- Otter AI – A smart note-taking & transcription app that uses AI to convert speech to text, summarise meetings etc.
- Why it’s useful: For students, professionals, or anyone who records audio/meetings.
- Best for: Capturing lectures, interviews, group discussions.
- Tip: Use good microphone or quiet space for better accuracy.
- Grammarly – AI-powered writing assistant for checking grammar, tone, style in your writing.
- Why it’s useful: Helps in emails, essays, social posts.
- Best for: Anyone who writes on their mobile and wants clarity.
- Tip: Try the free version first; upgrade if you need advanced features.
- Lensa AI (or similar AI image editing) – Apps that use AI to edit or generate images.
- Why it’s useful: For creative work, fun edits, social media visuals.
- Best for: Content creators, social media users, hobbyists.
- Tip: Be aware of subscription or watermark limits.
- Replika – An AI chatbot companion app.
- Why it’s useful: For casual chats, reflection, mood check-ins.
- Best for: When you want an AI friend or mirror for your thoughts.
- Tip: It’s not a replacement for professional help if you need it.
- Perplexity AI – An app that combines AI chat with web-sourced answers and citations.
- Why it’s useful: Better when you want answers grounded in web sources.
- Best for: Research, fact-checking, students.
- Tip: Check how it handles citations and follow-up discussions.
How to Pick & Use Them Well
- Match to your need: If you write a lot → Grammarly or Copilot. If you edit visuals → Lensa AI. If you attend a lot of meetings → Otter AI.
- Check privacy & cost: Many “AI” apps have premium features locked.
- Compatibility: Make sure your device meets the requirements (OS version, RAM).
- Experiment: Try multiple apps, see which UI/experience you like best.
- Avoid overload: Too many apps doing similar tasks can be confusing — pick 1-2 core ones and master them.