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For me it's StreetComplete. It's like PokΓ©mon Go, but you're doing actual map quests that help verify or correct information in Open Street Maps.
And if you do enough per month, you get free map downloads without a subscription if you use OSM the app.
I think it's only on Android though.
This is the most addictive thing I've done in a while. It's rare to find something where just two clicks can help in a bigger project, and at least where I live there are thousands on tiny dots to check
Glad you're enjoying it. Have fun unlocking badges!
There's also a more powerful version of it called SCEE
Though that's more for advanced users. If people don't already know about street complete, they should use the regular version.
Same I use it so much. Really fun to fill in info
Wooow! Now that's a fun and useful game like I've been searching for a while! Downloaded count me in!!!
Syncthing, its not a recent discovery.
A daily use of me, it's perfect as it is
URL Check It acts like an intermediary to open in browser when you click on a URL. Its useful to kinda look at the URL before it opens and choose browser.
Audio Share Relays audio from PC to mobile through network
PCAPDroid Packet capture for Android
edit: typo
starred this comment, great recommendations
I'd also like to add:
WiFiAnalyzer: Find empty channels to put your network into, and also scan hotel rooms for hidden wifi cameras
GPSTest: Debug your GPS signal to see why its taking so long to lock on.
That sounds interesting, do wifi cameras show up differently compared to normal networks?
They tend to have hidden SSIDs. Just a network without a name that your phone doesn't see
I geocache and some people don't know about c:geo. It's a really good app for geocaching because it has so many tools.
Indeed! I geocache and didn't know about it! Downloaded! I'll be running it to try!
It's open source and on F-Droid too!
c:geo is great! The official app won't show you caches over a certain difficulty (don't remember the exact number) unless you're premium. They're not actually premium only, you can see them on the website, it's just a bullshit restriction on the app.
c:geo is a lifesaver for that reason alone, imo.
Walkscape. It's like PokΓ©mon go and runescape but without the emptional manipulation.
Or
Streetcomplete - gamify openstreetmap and help fill out the map.
I've just finished making my Streetcomplete account! And I've got some work around me it's gonna be fun
I've been using Daylio for years.
It's designed to track moods and the activities associated with them, but it's adaptable, so I use it to track my headaches. It's very easy to use and it doesn't feel onerous to record the information.
I used to use it a few years ago! Then I forgot about it, and now I'm just using Obsidian, but it's a fun way to think about our days
Daylio has 10M+ downloads on Google Play
My partner introduced me to the Dutch "112" app (112 is the emergency telephone number in Europe).
I hope I never need it of course, but if I do it automatically shares my location and it allows me to chat instead of call if I would be in a situation that requires that.
Also, I really enjoy Jepster as my biking computer when cycling. The guy that built it is also very approachable when you find a problem, which is great.
And when you're planning to get kids have a look at "Kinder"...
PianOli: A little toy piano for your kids to play without being able to swipe out and mess with your other apps.
Flashlight: Flashlight from the Simple suite, that allows you to pulse or strobe your phone's torch. It can even pulse SOS messages.
Moonlight: Stream your entire desktop (e.g. gaming PC) to your phone using the sunshine (previously nvidia gamestream) protocol. Works fantastic.
This reminds me of tinyapps.org . I loved this resource in the early aughts.
kinder world, it's a plant-watering emotions-thinking about game that's a cover for a mindfulness app. really effective because cute animal characters.
Trail Sense, it's all the "survival" tools in one great package. Do I use it often? No. Does it feel like unwrapping my favourite toy every time I open it? Absolutely.
Unified Remote. It's a little janky, but it does you to turn your phone into a trackpad and/or keyboard for your phone. It works with swipe typing, and allows you to use keyboard shortcuts such as Alt+Tab or Win+Shift+Arrow.
Truly the best way I've found of using my PC from my couch.
(>!Working on a similar app these days, but for game controllers π!<)
Grainstorm
It's a ridiculously versatile granular sampler synthesizer. Obviously not for everyone, but it's super fun to just make weird soundscapes with. Even with just your phone mic.
These have been around for quite a while, but I recently learned about clipboard managers. I haven't met someone who uses one, perhaps because it is an inconspicuous tool. Regardless, I love being able to quickly paste text that I use frequently!
I'm still testing them, so I can't really say "this one's the best", but here's one: https://hluk.github.io/CopyQ/
ChildIDFile. Creates a secure file of your kid's information that lives only on your personal device but can be shared with police quickly. Hopefully you never need it
Data Jar: When you use iOS Shortcuts this is a great way to store persistent simple data with iCloud Sync
Lots.
I'm not sure whether they fit the "indie" category, tho.