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Top 10 Android Apps which you must use! Daily Useable apps
Top 10 Android Apps which you must use! Daily Useable apps
Mahmud Hasan
October 13, 2026
Contents
- 1) PC Remote (control your computer from phone)
- 2) DroidCam (use phone as a webcam)
- 3) DevCheck (hardware and system info)
- 4) Termux (terminal + Linux packages)
- 5) Windows‑style Launcher (PC look on Android)
- 6) Microsoft To Do (clean to‑do list)
- 7) Google Keep (fast notes and checklists)
- 8) Microsoft Lens (scan docs to PDF)
- 9) Snapdrop (quick phone‑PC file share)
- 10) Bitwarden (password manager)
- Bonus: quick tips and safety notes
Best for: media control, mouse/keyboard, quick presentations. I use it when I relax on the sofa and control my PC without getting up.
- Touchpad + keyboard, volume, media buttons.
- Some apps support custom layouts and gamepad modes.
How I use it: I keep Wi‑Fi on both devices, open the PC companion, and connect by IP or auto‑discover.
Alt apps: Unified Remote, Monect PC Remote.
Great for online meetings. The picture is often better than cheap webcams. Works over Wi‑Fi or USB.
- Use rear camera for sharper video.
- Adjust exposure and focus for better light.
How I use it: Install phone app + desktop client, select DroidCam in Zoom/Meet, done.
I like DevCheck for clean hardware and system stats: CPU load, battery temperature, sensors, network, and more.
- Helps find heat issues or battery drain.
- Good for checking storage and RAM quickly.
Alt apps: CPU‑Z, AIDA64.
If you like CLI tools, Termux is a mini Linux environment. I use it for quick scripts, git pulls, curl, python, etc.
- Install packages with
pkgorapt. - No root needed. Good for learning and automation.
Note: The recommended builds often come from F‑Droid or the official GitHub page for up‑to‑date versions.
5) Windows‑style Launcher — get PC look on Android
DownloadWant a Windows‑like Start menu and desktop? Try a Windows‑style launcher (for example, "Computer Launcher" or "Win‑X Launcher").
- Start‑menu style app list, taskbar, desktop shortcuts.
- Feels familiar if you use Windows all day.
Heads‑up: Some launchers show ads. Check reviews and permissions before use.
Alt: Microsoft Launcher (not Windows‑style UI, but clean and stable).
Simple daily planning with lists, due dates, reminders, and repeat tasks. I keep a "Today" list and a "Someday" list.
- Syncs across phone and desktop.
- Good for personal and work tasks.
Alt apps: Google Tasks (very simple), Todoist (power features, great labels/filters).
7) Google Keep — fast notes, checklists, voice notes
DownloadMy quick capture app. Checklists, colors, labels, voice notes, and reminders. Very fast for ideas and shopping lists.
- Syncs to web. Easy sharing.
- Great for "sticky note" style reminders.
Alt apps: Notion (powerful docs), Obsidian (markdown knowledge base).
8) Microsoft Lens — scan to PDF with clean edges
DownloadNeed to scan receipts, IDs, or notes? Lens auto‑detects edges, fixes angle, and saves to PDF or images. Fast and free.
- Whiteboard and document modes.
- Export to OneDrive or local storage.
Alt: Adobe Scan, Google Drive's built‑in scanner.
Open snapdrop.net on both devices (same Wi‑Fi) and share. No sign‑up. I use it daily for quick screenshots and small files.
- Works in the browser; can install as PWA.
- No cables needed.
Alt: Nearby/Quick Share (Android‑native), Send Anywhere.
10) Bitwarden — password manager that I trust
DownloadOne strong master password, save all others inside the vault. Autofill on apps and web. Huge time saver and safer logins.
- Cross‑platform sync, free plan is solid.
- Store 2FA recovery codes safely.
Alt: 1Password (great UX), KeePass (offline, DIY).
Bonus: quick tips and safety notes
My setup: I pair Microsoft To Do (tasks), Keep (notes), Lens (scan), Snapdrop (share), Bitwarden (passwords). Then DevCheck for health checks, Termux for small scripts, DroidCam for calls, and a Windows‑style launcher when I want PC vibes. Simple, fast, and reliable.
- Control PC, use phone as webcam, and check device health easily.
- Keep life simple with to‑do, notes, and scans that sync.
- Share files quickly without cables.
- Protect accounts with a password manager.
