For many of us, our phones are part of almost everything we do, from staying in touch to checking the time or finding our way around. But there are also many apps designed to make daily life more organised, easier to manage and less stressful.
From planning your week and sharing household tasks to cooking, communicating or keeping track of important information, the right app can save time and reduce stress. You might be looking to simplify your routine, try something new or just make a few things a little easier.
Below are 9 apps the Leap in! Crew recommends for staying organised, connected and on top of day-to-day life.
1. OurFlat.
OurFlat uses a point-based system that makes household responsibilities easy (and more fun!) to share and track. Keep your household organised with shared tasks, budgeting, a calendar and a group chat, all in one place.
- Great for shared homes or families
- Assign or pick tasks like cleaning or grocery shopping
- Add events and track shared finances.
2. IFTTT (If This Then That).
IFTTT lets you create automations between your apps and devices. Set up alerts for weather changes, connect your calendar to smart lights or get a daily reminder to take medication. It’s all about saving time and reducing mental load.
- Connects different apps and smart devices
- Helps build routines and reminders
- Automates everyday tasks to reduce stress.
3. Be My Eyes.
Be My Eyes connects blind or low vision users with volunteers and companies around the world via live video or AI assistance. Users can get help with everyday tasks such as reading labels, checking expiry dates, navigating spaces or identifying objects.
- Real-time support on demand
- Includes AI visual assistance
- A global network of volunteers.
4. Tiimo.
Named Apple’s App of the Year in 2025, Tiimo is designed to support neurodivergent people with daily planning. It uses AI to create routines based on your mood and energy levels, and breaks down tasks into small, achievable steps.
- Visual and written scheduling options
- Voice-to-text task input
- Built for neurodivergent brains.
5. Zest.
Zest helps make cooking more accessible and enjoyable. Follow step-by-step recipe videos, plan meals or learn to make the latest trending dishes on social media, all in one app.
- Visual instructions for recipes
- Range of meals from basic to advanced
- Promotes skill-building in the kitchen.
6. Visual Schedule – Daily Routine.
This app helps you create custom routines using icons, photos and alerts. If you benefit from visual structure or knowing what to expect, this app can be a great support for daily organisation.
- Create personal routines
- Use photos or icons
- Helpful for day-to-day predictability.
7. Sortli.
Created by and for young people, Sortli is a roadmap for adulthood. It includes step-by-step guides for big topics like housing, money, work, health and legal rights. Sortli is about navigating life with more confidence and less stress.
- Life admin support in one place
- Tailored to young people
- Designed for learning independence skills.
8. Live Transcribe.
This real-time captioning app supports people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Whether it’s chatting with friends or attending an appointment, Live Transcribe makes conversations more accessible.
- Supports over 145 languages
- Real-time speech-to-text
- Enables participation in any setting.
9. Leap in! app.
The Leap in! app is a free tool co-designed with people with disability to support your NDIS journey, from pre-planning to budgeting and tracking progress. It brings everything you need together in one secure place.
- Prepare for your NDIS Plan or Plan Review
- Set and track SMART goals
- Manage budgets with easy-to-read graphs
- Invite your support crew to collaborate.
Apps may not be the right fit for everyone, but for some people they can make it easier to stay organised, remember tasks, communicate or try new things with a bit more confidence. If you are curious, it can help to start small, try one or two options and see what feels useful.
We’re here to help.
If you would like to talk about how technology might support your goals or fit alongside your NDIS Plan, the Leap in! Crew is here to help. Call us on 1300 05 78 78, email [email protected] or visit leapin.com.au.
