My 16 Favorite Apps to use in 2026

These are my top 16 favorite apps to use in 2026. Sponsored by Dokkio. Dokkio helps you find, organize, and work with all your files across Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and more — all in one place. Try it free for one month using code 6monthslater at https://dokkio.com/6monthslater After spending well over 6 months with dozens of apps across productivity, utilities, and everyday use, these are the 16 that have stood out. 📑 Blog Post: https://6monthslater.net/2026/02/my-16-favorite-apps-to-use-in-2026/ 🛒 Product Links: https://6monthslater.net/2026/02/my-16-favorite-apps-to-use-in-2026/#featured-products Save on Services we Recommend: https://6monthslater.net/saveonservices/ 👉 View all of our recommended products: https://6monthslater.net/shop 👋 Follow Josh: 👉 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/joshteder.bsky.social 👉 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@joshteder 👉 RSS Feeds: https://6monthslater.net/feeds/ 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshteder/ 👉 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/joshteder/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshteder/ 🎥 Video Production Equipment we use 📹 https://amzn.to/3Ejc1JR 🕰️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Monarch Money 1:01 - LG ThinQ 2:08 - Local by Toast 2:25 - News Apps 3:01 - YouTube 3:17 - Hey Email 4:15 - Eight Sleep 4:41 - NYT Cooking 5:17 - Apple Music Classical 7:30 - Google Photos 7:58 - Amazon 8:30 - Google Calendar 8:56 - iMessage 9:41 - Pocket Casts 10:51 - Google Home 11:49 - Apple Music 📜 Disclosures 📃 - Learn more at https://6monthslater.net/ethics Any music used is licensed from artlist.io: https://artlist.io/referral/1878516/Josh 6 Months Later purchased all apps featured in this video. This video is sponsored by Dokkio. Any Amazon links we provide in our descriptions are in conjunction with our Amazon partnership. The channel receives a small percentage of revenue from any sales generated by viewers clicking the links. #Apps #Productivity #iPhone #Android #2026