Is it worth it? Must-have apps vs. the money drains
Seeing a charge come through for a streaming service you forgot you even subscribed to is a special kind of frustration.
This is bound to happen if you sign up for free trials but never set a reminder to cancel before you’re charged. Here are the simple steps to stop this from ever happening again.
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What’s worth your money?
The short answer: It depends on what matters to you. Do you hate watching or listening to ads? Do you value your privacy enough to pay a premium? Do you have a job or hobby that requires specialized software?
Here’s a quick list to get you thinking. Not all of these are right for everyone, and you may decide you don’t want to pay for any apps.
- Music, streaming and entertainment: I pay for Apple Music because I like the variety in genres. You might need a few streaming services to watch your shows, and even YouTube might be worth it if you don’t want to watch ads.
- Creative tools and software: Often necessary for editing videos or photos, creating digital work, editing grammar for professional writing and more.
- Security and utility apps: You may need to pay for antivirus software, a VPN, a password manager or others.
- Productivity: Task managers, calendar apps, project management tools and similar apps fall into this category.
- Health and fitness: It might be worth paying for a specialized fitness, meditation or nutrition app depending on your lifestyle and goals.
- Education and learning: Language lessons, professional and personal development and others often cost after a free trial.
Ultimately, it comes down to the quality of the app, the value it adds to your life and your preferences. There is almost always a free version of whatever app you want.
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What’s not worth it?
This is subjective, too, but a few rules apply to just about everyone.
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