These Are the 10 Best Learning Apps for iPhone
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Your iPhone is the perfect tool to learn a new skill. Thanks to the power of the internet, you have access to pretty much anything you want to learn without even having to turn on your computer.
From mastering a new language to learning how to code or how to cook, your iPhone can help you with all those things and much more. Of course, that won't work if you don't have the right apps for the job.
So, we've gathered a list of all the best apps to learn a new skill on your iPhone. It doesn't matter what you want to learn; these apps will help you as a guide to get started.
Babbel
Babbel is one of the most popular platforms for learning a new language. There are 14 languages for you to learn, including Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
There are over 5,000 courses available for a total of over 10,000 hours of classes and videos that'll help you start talking in a new language in a matter of months.
What makes Babbel stand out is the fact that it has over 100 expert linguists working in the app. They work hard so you can take bite-size classes every day and learn a new language like it was nothing.
Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone is one of the oldest platforms around or learning new languages. It's got over 27 years of experience, and it's trusted by some of the biggest names in the world like NASA (which we'll talk about in a minute).
The app has over 25 languages that you can start learning one by one. These include Italian, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, and German.
All the classes in the apps are around 10 minutes each, which makes it really easy to keep your streak alive and take one or two every day. Moreover, it's got features like TruAccent to help you improve your pronunciation via speech recognition.
It also has stories, audio comparisons, books, and more. All the content you find will be tailored to your level of understanding so you don't feel too overwhelmed.
Duolingo
There's no doubt that Duolingo has quickly become one of the most popular apps for learning a new language in the world. Whether you want to learn Spanish, French, or even German, Duolingo has all these languages and then some.
What makes Duolingo stand out is its classes. You don't necessarily take regular classes. Instead, you can take different quizzes and exercises to help you practice the new language.
Additionally, you can compete with other people to reach first place on the leaderboard. The first places will advance to other leaderboards where they'll compete with other people as dedicated as themselves.
Mimo
Mimo is basically Duolingo for learning how to code. You'll be able to learn how to develop using Python, HTML, and other languages in the app.
Just like Duolingo, you'll have to test your knowledge with different exercises that'll help you unlock more classes. You also get a bit of an interactive class that teaches how to use the programming language off your choice.
Like Duolingo, you'll also face other participants in the app to reach first place in the leaderboard. If you win, you'll go to a different leaderboard to test your commitment and coding skills.
Codecademy Go
Codecademy is a more robust app that'll help you learn pretty much any programming language that's popular these days.
From Python to Web Development and even Data Science, you're bound to learn something new with the help of different classes to help you master a new coding language in little time.
What makes Codecademy great is how easy it is to practice your coding on the go. You can enter your syntax inside the app and review it almost instantly. Not only that, but you can effortlessly jump from your computer to your iPhone and pick up where you left off.
You'll also get new advice and challenges from industry leaders, so you can hone your skills while going to work.
TED Talks
If you've heard a TED Talk before, you already know the drill. While this is not an app that'll teach you in a conventional way, there's still a guarantee that you'll learn something new every day.
This app features all the videos and content from TED Talks that happen all around the world. World-class experts gather around to teach other people all their findings and give us something we can use in our daily lives.
In some sessions, you'll learn about bullying, while in others, you'll learn about love or different social experiments. There's something new every day, which means you'll never be bored of taking a new "class."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is the perfect app if you're not sure what you want to learn about. Most importantly, it's free.
Inside, you'll find exercises, videos, quizzes, and pretty much anything you need to learn a new skill. But which skills are we talking about? Well, there's a bit of everything, including math, science, economics, and politics.
You'll find a lot of content to help you learn something new in just a few taps. And when you feel confident, you can take a quiz or a test to prove your knowledge.
Khan Academy is ideal for those at every level. It doesn't matter if you're an adult or you want your kid to learn something new; both of you can use and learn from the app.
NASA
Just like other apps on the list, the NASA app isn't your conventional way to learn something new, but it's the perfect way to discover more about this world and the other planets around us.
For starters, you'll find everything from news and stories, HD videos, and even a Live NASA TV channel to help you learn about the present, past, and future of space travel. There's also content in Augmented Reality so you can immerse yourself in space as if you were there.
If you're on the go and can't play around with the app, you can turn on NASA's live radio and listen to more of your favorite space program.
Udemy
Udemy is pretty much the most complete app on the list, but it's probably also the most expensive.
What makes Udemy great is that it's got thousands of different courses uploaded by independent creators. You can find courses to learn how to code, draw, become a YouTuber, or read faster. It doesn't matter what you want to learn; chances are, you can easily find it in Udemy.
With that said, you'll need to pay for every course individually. While other apps on this list will ask for a subscription to access all of their content, Udemy has way too many courses to cover every single one of them in its subscription.
Fortunately, most courses are constantly on sale, so you can find a course that you like and wait until it drops its price.
Kitchen Stores: Recipes
Kitchen Stories is the perfect app to learn how to cook and connect with a community of foodies just like you.
The app provides dozens of different recipes you can try. They're all pretty easy to follow and will guide you step by step so you don't get lost. Moreover, there's a Cooking Mode that will be even better for you if you're a complete amateur in the kitchen.
And what happens if you don't have the ingredients to make a dish? Don't worry; the app can help you create your own shopping list and add it to your iPhone so you don't forget what you need to buy.
What makes Kitchen Stories stand out is its community. You can talk, share, and cook with hundreds of people who love food as much as you. You can share your photos or videos and get advice from people who have been cooking longer than you.