4. British Street Food

I know, it’s hard to imagine what this app might be used for. All joking aside, this is perfect if you are even the slightest bit of a foodie. The app will tell you who is trading street food near you, with other users sharing their recommendations too:

5. Dojo

If you live in London and are on first name terms with the landlord of your local pub or the bouncer of your nearest nightclub, it might be time to stray outside your post code. Dojo will tip you off on bars, restaurants and events going on the big smoke. Cleverly, it will also link to your Facebook friends and interests to gauge where you might like to go out:

6. Uber

OK, so it might seem a bit lazy to throw a taxi app into the mix, but seriously, life seems almost impossible without Uber. Who else will rescue you at 4am from a random house in the middle of nowhere, or how else would you make it to a meeting on time when you’re already running late? We take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the Uber drivers. Dear Uber, thank you:

7. Powder – Alpine Simulator

We’d be cheating you a little bit if we didn’t put a game on this list. If you’re a keen skier and need a warm up before flocking to the slopes, this visually beautiful game will help you get back into the swing of things after a season off. If, on the other hand, you’ve never gone skiing in your life but want a new game to play that won’t make your phone sound like it has unicorns coming out of it, this is a safe bet:

8. Body Weight Workout: You Are Your Own Gym

Fitness fans have been quick to point out that this is a good one if you’re looking to get in shape quickly. The app claims to get you fit in just ten weeks using nothing but your body and items you can find around the house. It features a calorie tracker, BMI calculator and statistics that chart your personal progress. It also uses clear video instructions to guide you through each exercise: