15 Weirdly Useful Apps You’ve Never Heard Of (But Should Totally Try)
We all know the big names—Instagram, Spotify, ChatGPT (yep 👀), but the app world is way bigger than just the trending top 100. There’s an entire underground of super useful, underrated apps that solve oddly specific problems.
Today, I’ve pulled together a list of 15 weird but actually useful apps you’ve probably never heard of. And no, none of these are sponsored. I just love hunting down digital gems most people miss.
Let’s go👇
1. Be My Eyes
Ever wondered how blind people navigate tricky tasks? This app connects visually impaired users with sighted volunteers who help them in real-time via video calls. It’s human + tech in the best way possible.
Platform: Android, iOS
Use case: Helping blind users see things like labels, menus, colors
2. Forest
If your attention span is fried, this app “plants” a tree whenever you stay off your phone. Open TikTok = tree dies. Stay focused = full forest. Great for procrastinators.
Platform: Android, iOS
Weird twist: You can plant real trees with in-app coins
3. Wakie
It’s like an alarm clock… but instead of a beep, a stranger calls you to wake you up. Yup, really. Random people (volunteers) gently wake you up with a human voice. Wild.
Platform: Android, iOS
Best for: Lonely hearts and social butterflies
4. Poop Map
You mark every time you poop on a map. That’s it. It’s social. It’s absurd. And yes, there’s a leaderboard.
Platform: Android, iOS
Why tho?: Just for laughs and weird tracking
5. RunPee
You’re watching a movie and your bladder is screaming. This app tells you when the best time is to pee so you don’t miss anything major.
Platform: Android, iOS
Weird but smart: It even summarizes what happens while you’re gone
6. Too Good To Go
Rescue unsold food from cafes and restaurants before they throw it away. You get a surprise bag of goodies for cheap, and it helps fight food waste.
Platform: iOS, Android
Great in cities: Try it if you’re near big towns
7. Cizoo
A karaoke app where auto-tune is the main feature, not the backup. Even if you sound like a dying goat, this app makes you feel like The Weeknd.
Platform: iOS
Use it when: You’re drunk with friends or heartbroken alone
8. Radio Garden
Spin a 3D globe and tune in to real-time radio stations from anywhere on Earth. From New Zealand jazz to Icelandic talk shows, it’s weirdly addictive.
Platform: Web, Android, iOS
Perfect for: Discovering music and cultures worldwide
9. PlantSnap
Take a picture of any plant, tree, or leaf—and the app tells you what it is. Works on mushrooms too.
Platform: Android, iOS
Fun fact: Great for jungle walks and flexing on dates
10. Binaural
Plays sound frequencies to help you sleep, focus, or meditate. Some people swear it’s like brain hacking.
Platform: Android
Use it for: Deep work, lucid dreaming, stress relief
11. Splitwise
Roommates? Travel group? This app tracks who owes what and avoids awkward money convos. It does the math so you don’t have to.
Platform: Android, iOS
Oddly satisfying: Watching balances hit zero
12. HearWho
Convert your voice into text for deaf or hard-of-hearing friends. Speak and the app displays real-time subtitles.
Platform: Android
Super niche: But life-changing if you need it
13. Alarmy
To turn this alarm off, you have to solve a math problem, shake the phone like crazy, or take a photo of your sink. It’s basically a drill sergeant.
Platform: Android, iOS
Best for: Chronic snoozers
14. DailyArt
Every day, this app shows you a random painting, the artist, and the backstory behind it. Feels like mini art class on your phone.
Platform: Android, iOS
Underrated: Great conversation starters
15. Slowly
Write digital letters to strangers around the world—yes, actual slow mail, not instant. Each reply takes time, depending on the “distance.”
Platform: Android, iOS
For old souls: And digital pen pals
Conclusion:
Most people only scratch the surface of the app world, using the same top 10 everyone talks about. But there’s a hidden universe of quirky, powerful tools just waiting to be explored.
So next time you’re bored, try one of these weird gems.
And who knows? That one odd app might just become your new favorite.
