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The best apps of 2017 according to Google Play

Which one’s your favourite?
Which one’s your favourite? Which one’s your favourite?

From fun selfie filters to apps that will teach you how to adult – our smartphones would be nothing without mobile applications.

But downloading a new app can always feel like a little bit of a lottery; will you love it, will you hate it and most importantly, will you actually use it?

To help you out, Google Play has compiled a list of 2017’s best apps, from the most popular to hidden gems.

Here are the company’s favourites.

Most downloaded in 2017

It looks like selfie, shopping and gaming apps were Google Play users’ favourites this year. FaceApp, the selfie app which produces photos of users looking older or younger, came out on top.

Here are the top five:

1. FaceApp


2. Mercari


3. Selfie Camera – Filter & Sticker & Photo Editor


4. 5 Gold Rings UK


5. Don’t Ask Me Ask Britain

Best for Kids

If you are looking to keep the kids entertained on the long drive to the grandparents for Christmas, why not try one of these recommended apps?

Pinkfong Shapes & Colours


Sago Mini Town


123 Numbers – Count & Tracing


Space for Kids Star Walk 2 Astronomy Game


Miffy’s World

Best Hidden Gem

You may not have heard of these, but you may want to check them out.

Socratic – Math Answers & Homework Help


Gyroscope


Libby


Mercari


Notin

Most Innovative

From sharing your every move to helping others, these apps are leading the way.

Pinterest


Snapchat


Be My Eyes – helping the blind see


Timbre: Cut, Join, Convert mp3


Google Earth

Best Daily Helper

These apps will help you get a grip on your life. Meditation, cooking and money saving are all covered in this list.

Simple Habit Meditation


SideChef: Step-by-step cooking


Notebook – Take Notes, Sync


Step Counter – Pedometer Free & Calorie Counter


Chip – Saving, made easy.

Best Social

Share your running achievements, find people to practise languages with or work better as a team with these.

Litsy


Tandem: Find Language Exchange Partners Worldwide


Strava Running and Cycling GPS


Kudos


Slack

This set of applications should keep you going well into 2018.