It's no surprise that the iPhone comes with a number of Apple-made apps like Weather, Health, Files, and Notes. But that's just the beginning. Apple also offers a host of other useful apps that are definitely worth checking out.
8. Final Cut Camera
The iPhone camera lens is more powerful than what the default Camera app lets you capture. If you want to upgrade your mobile video recording to professional quality, Final Cut Camera is the app for you.
The app offers some granular controls like white balance, ISO, shutter speed, image stabilization, and color space customization for the iPhone. It's also great for those using Final Cut Pro on the iPad, as it lets you wirelessly stream recorded media directly into a project.
7. GarageBand
GarageBand is Apple's music-making app that turns your iPhone into a powerful mobile recording studio. The app offers a wide range of virtual instruments, from keyboards and guitars to drums and bass, so you're likely to find something you love.
GarageBand makes it easy to layer tracks, adjust audio, and record vocals directly on your device. The app also includes a library of sound packs, loops, and samples, useful for creating everything from pop songs to movie soundtracks.
6. iMovie
While the built-in video editor in the iPhone Photos app is great for basic trimming and enhancements, iMovie takes things to the next level. It turns your iPhone into a mini film studio.
With iMovie, you can work with multiple video clips, splitting, combining, and trimming them as needed to create your video. The app also includes a variety of stylish templates and transitions, so you'll be able to create polished, cinematic videos even if you don't have much previous editing experience.
5. Clips
Apple's Clips app is perfect for anyone who loves recording and editing videos for Instagram, TikTok, or general social media sharing. It lets you record, edit, and share short-form videos from a single app. Best of all, it has virtually no learning curve, so you can jump right in and start creating.
Once you download the app from the App Store, you can record videos with filters, effects, and stickers, or keep the video as is. You can even replace your face with an animated Memoji that mimics your facial expressions. And if you want to add captions, Clips has a unique Live Titles feature that automatically generates animated captions as you speak, so your message comes across loud and clear.
4. Numbers
Numbers is Apple's powerful spreadsheet app that works similarly to Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. With this app, you can create spreadsheets using preloaded templates or start from scratch.
Whether you're tracking a budget or organizing data, Numbers can handle it all. It includes all the essential tools you'd expect, like formula support, creating charts, inserting tables, and more. You can even invite others to collaborate on spreadsheets, making it perfect for group projects or sharing information with family.
3. Keynote
Numbers isn't the only productivity app Apple offers. Keynote is Apple's answer to Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. It's a great app for creating eye-catching presentations, and if you've used PowerPoint or Google Slides before, you'll feel right at home.
With Keynote, you can create slides with text, titles, images, graphics, tables, charts, audio, and video. Everything is highly customizable — you can resize, layer, and move elements around to fit your vision. There's even the option to add animations and smooth transitions that bring your presentation to life without feeling too complicated.
2. Pages
Similar to Numbers and Keynote, Apple also created Pages, a powerful word processing tool designed to work seamlessly across all Apple devices.
Pages lets you create everything from quick notes and simple documents to resumes and flyers with rich formatting and images. The clean, user-friendly design ensures you won't feel overwhelmed by options, making it easy to focus on creating your content.
1. Apple Invites
Apple Invites is a relatively new app, so it's no surprise that many people haven't heard of it. But if you regularly host get-togethers or events, it's definitely worth checking out. The app lets you create beautiful, custom digital invitations and easily share them with friends, family, or colleagues from your iPhone.
What really sets Apple Invites apart is its tight integration with the Apple ecosystem. The app syncs seamlessly with iCloud, Contacts, and Calendar, so you can easily manage your guest list, track RSVPs, and organize event details. The app even provides directions via Apple Maps and checks the weather, so guests know exactly where to go and what to expect.