Is it worth it? Must-have apps vs. the money drains

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What’s your money’s worth?

Simply put, it depends on what is important to you. Do you hate seeing or listening to advertisements? Do you value your privacy enough to pay for insurance? Do you have a job or hobby that requires special software?

Here’s a quick list to get you thinking. Not all of these are for everyone, so you may not want to pay for any app.

• Music, Streaming & Entertainment: I pay for Apple Music because I like genre diversity. You may need some streaming services to watch the show, but YouTube may also be worth it if you don’t want to see ads.
• Creative tools and software: It is often required for editing videos and photos, creating digital works, editing grammar for professional writing, and more.
• Security and utility apps: You may have to pay for things like antivirus software, VPNs, password managers, etc.
• Productivity: Task managers, calendar apps, project management tools, and similar apps fall into this category.
• Health and Exercise: Depending on your lifestyle and goals, it might be worth paying to purchase a dedicated fitness, meditation, or nutrition app.
• Teaching and Learning: Language lessons, professional and self-development, etc. are often costly after the free trial.

Ultimately, it comes down to the quality of the app, the value it adds to your life and your tastes. The app you want almost always has a free version.

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what? no worth it?

This is also subjective, but some rules apply to almost everyone.

• No need to pay for a third party app if your phone already has the functionality built in. The caveat is that paid apps do this. It’s worth it and a better way for you. But are there paid flashlights, QR codes, or PDF readers?
• File managers and storage managers are often junk that just takes up more space.of Google Files app is great at cleaning up junk on Android and Apple does this automatically.
• Paying for several versions of similar software is a waste of money.
• Don’t jump on the bandwagon and pay for the viral apps that other people are using to make AI photos and more.
• Would you pay for an app you never use? Give it a week. If it still doesn’t open, please cancel. You can re-register at any time.

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How to find all paid apps

To see what subscriptions you’re paying for in the Apple App Store:

• open the Settings appthen tap your name.
• Tap subscription > select subscription I want you
• Tap cancel subscription. (You may need to scroll down.)[キャンセル]If there is no button, your subscription has already been cancelled.

How to find your Android paid subscription:

• open the Settings app > Google.
• select Manage your Google Account.
• Tap at the top payment and subscription.
• Tap Manage your subscription. Click an item to view details and cancel.

iPhone application. (Photo credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto, Getty Images)

Find out what else you are paying for

It’s also worth checking your bank statements for unusual or recurring charges that you don’t recognize. Pinpoint a Hulu or Netflix subscription, or even a few forgotten app purchases.

Bank statements are available through online banking portals, so it’s a good idea to check them at least once a month. Print your statement and check the charges line by line. If you find anything you wish to cancel, please contact the company immediately to close your account. Otherwise, you may end up paying for another month of wasted service due to the cancellation terms associated with your account.

Please check your email as well. In-progress purchase receipts often arrive in your inbox, but not necessarily in your main email folder. Also check your Spam and Trash folders.

the app does it for you

Does it seem like too much work? Some companies will take care of the whole process for you for a fee.have used rocket money, I sponsored a podcast and saved about $450 in about 5 minutes. (They didn’t pay me to put it here.)

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