Best Apps for Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions
These are the best apps for sticking to your New Year’s resolutions, data reveals..
Only 3 in 10 Brits (31%) claimed to keep all of their new year’s resolutions in 2021, while a fifth of Brits (20%) admitted they didn’t keep any of theirs.
Research carried out by online smartphone retailer, Mobiles.co.uk, combined app store reviews and ratings to find the best apps to aid some of the most popular new year’s resolutions and give people the best chance of making a change in 2023.
Here’s what the research found.
Improve your fitness with Strava
App: Strava
App Store Reviews: 102,983
Rating: 4.7
In 2022, half of Brits (50%) said their new year’s resolution was to do more exercise, with 40% of those keen to lose weight. It can be intimidating throwing yourself into an intense exercise regime, which is why fitness apps are perfect for building up your confidence and visualising your progress.
With Strava, you can track a range of exercises and sports including running, cycling and
The top five fitness apps:
| Fitness App | App Store Reviews | App Store Rating |
| Strava | 102,983 | 4.7 |
| Workout for Women | 77,196 | 4.8 |
| Nike Training Club | 50,915 | 4.8 |
| Seven: 7 Minute HITT Workout | 49,020 | 4.7 |
| FitOn | 30,068 | 4.8 |
Focus on your well-being with Headspace
App: Headspace
App Store Reviews: 329,515
Rating: 4.8
The new year is often looked upon as a time for reflection and self-improvement, with many people focusing on their wellbeing. Headspace is a beginner-friendly platform for anyone looking to practise mindfulness or meditation through the ease of their smartphone.
Proven to reduce stress, meditation is also an excellent tool for improving your sleep and overall mood, and Headspace’s guided mediation can be practised at any location as long as you have your phone to hand. You can also access articles and further resources through the app, to understand topics such as nutrition, self-care, relationships and even grief.
The top five wellbeing apps:
| Wellbeing App | App Store Reviews | App Store Rating |
| Headspace | 329,515 | 4.8 |
| Calm | 273,612 | 4.7 |
| Sleep Cycle | 98,489 | 4.7 |
| Insight Timer – Meditation | 47,889 | 4.9 |
| I AM – Daily Affirmations | 27,925 | 4.8 |
Kickstart your reading with Audible
App: Audible
App Store Reviews: 606,305
Rating: 4.8
Whether you’re already an avid bookworm or a formerly gifted reader looking to re-ignite your love for literature, reading is a widely popular new year’s resolution. Unfortunately, our busy lives can often get in the way of finding ample reading time.
To help with easing you into a new reading regimen, the Audible app is great for downloading and listening to audiobooks and podcasts on your smartphone. The streaming site is perfect for people who are constantly on the go, so you can listen to your favourite books on the bus, in the gym or while cooking dinner, just by picking up your mobile phone.
The top five reading apps:
| Reading App | App Store Reviews | App Store Rating |
| Audible | 606,305 | 4.8 |
| Kindle | 552,869 | 4.8 |
| Libby by OverDrive | 70,638 | 4.7 |
| BorrowBox | 49,598 | 4.8 |
| Wattpad | 78,911 | 4.6 |
Travel the world with Skyscanner
App: Skyscanner
App Store Reviews: 355,550
Rating: 4.7
If you’re looking to jet set around the world in the new year, but you’re keeping an eye on your finances, there are some money-saving resources you should keep in your back pocket (and on your mobile phone).
Skyscanner is a handy, travel comparisons app where everything you need is in one place. You can compare prices, book flights, hotels and even arrange car hire through your smartphone, so everything you need is sorted before you arrive at your destination. It’s a must-have app if you’re looking for the best prices on popular destinations, or even if you just need a quick getaway.
The top five travel apps:
| Travel App | App Store Reviews | App Store Rating |
| Skyscanner | 355,550 | 4.7 |
| Trainline | 210,592 | 4.9 |
| What3Words | 176,519 | 4.8 |
| TripAdvisor | 147,483 | 4.7 |
| Expedia | 134,190 | 4.7 |
