Must Have Apps for Every 23 Plus+ YearS Old Starting Out in Life

Starting life at 23 can feel like a mix of excitement and pressure. Whether you’re making money moves, building a brand, or just trying to get by. Know this, the right apps can feel like you have advantage. Here are some that should definitely be on your phone:

1. Audiomack? Yes! For The Vibes

Whether you’re on the move or chilling at home, music sets the tone for your day. Audiomack is free, easy, and packed with tracks to kickstart your grind.

What Audiomack Does Well

Artist Friendly Model, exploring the app, i find Artists can upload unlimited content without having to pay for premium creator accounts. Storage isn’t locked behind a paywall. Offering analytical data views, scheduling tools, and bringing up schedules and notifications useful for managing releases.

If You’re Just a listerner there’s free  features  of course. Stream, download for offline listening, etc., all free. Offline downloads available for free users is a big plus given data cost is a big deal in many places.

There’s Different Categories Available to Creators and Listeners.

Categories with songs including Broad music discovery, trending charts, curated playlists, local genres are well represented.

There’s Monetization Which Encourages Independent Artists. Monetization Programs (AMP) that put creators at their game to earn from streams. So your game is your game if you’re up to play. You Do Have To Watch Out For Ads which is every free user’s experience and pain. Surely Many users complain about too many ads, especially for free users. There’s frequent interludes, unskippable sections, ads even when going offline or changing tracks.

It does compare to be a good choice for listeners who want access to a lot of music, especially local/African music, without big subscription fees. Audiomack is one of the better options. It’s free and has  features for listening in very strict environments where data is costly or connections slow.

For an independent artists, Audiomack offers a lot of value. Low barrier to entry, tools to manage, potential to monetize. Of course, you’ll need to combine that with promotion and consistency to build an audience.

2. YouTube ? Well For Creativity & Money

If you’re into video creation, this is your goldmine. Starting a YouTube channel with a small team of 2 to 4 people can quickly turn into a source of serious income, if you stay consistent. Share videos across your personal socials, hold your end of the bargain, you’ll see growth faster than you expect.

Of course you can enjoy the free video watching sessions which also carries a little bit of ads from time to time just don’t forget the idea. Read more about The idea, which is to Leverage Innovative Technologies for Business

3. Can’t Skip Adding X: For Networking in Real Time

Unlike Instagram or TikTok, X connects you to conversations as they happen. You can follow thought leaders, tech founders, investors, or creators like yourself directly and easy to interact with them.

– For Personal Branding

Posting consistently helps you build a voice around your interests tech, money, culture, or lifestyle. By 25, that online presence can open career or business doors.

– For Opportunities

Freelancers, startups, and investors use X as a marketplace for ideas. Many jobs, collaborations, or even investors have come from simple DMs.

– For Information

If you want to know what’s really happening in the world right now, you’ll likely see it on X before the news evemn takes it  up.

– Although, There’s The Flip Side Of Noise & Distractions: X can be chaotic, with endless opinions, drama, and hot takes. Without discipline, you can waste hours scrolling and it becomes like a regular socials app.

– And All That Scrolling Sometimes Come With Mental Strain: The constant stream of news and debates can be overwhelming if you don’t filter who you follow and what you view.

 In the end, for a 23 years old, X is worth it. Only if you use it smartly, follow people who inspire, educate, or connect to your career, skills and interests. Create and post your own thoughts, projects, or updates, not just scroll.

– The idea is to treat it less like entertainment, more like a digital business card + news spot.

4. Opay / Moniepoint : For Quick Banking

You’ll need smooth, fast money transfers. Apps like Opay or Moniepoint are quick to set up, easy to use, and reliable for payments or receipts. Especially when you start setting up making paper on the digital space.

Even just having an easy way to move money and save small amounts can build discipline around saving.

You’ll be able to pay bills, buy airtime/data, transfer money quickly. This frees up time and reduces the friction of routine financial tasks.

If you’re working or studying, or both, you can receive money or send payments easily without needing to go physically to a bank.

5. Trove Finance & Binance : For Investments

A wise move early on? Investing. With Trove, you can trade stocks and hold company shares. If crypto is more your vibe, Binance gets the job done. Both are great ways to make your money work for you.

6. Google Drive: For Storage

Keep your important files, cv, certificates, documents backed up and accessible anywhere. Cloud storage is a lifesaver when opportunity calls. Use your phone to capture some of the documents, convert them to pdf and let some stay in the captured format and utilized where needed. 

7. Pinterest: For Ideas & Creativity

Need graphics, images, or inspiration for your next move? Pinterest has a vault of creative ideas, designs, and even videos to help you build and brand your projects.

– Also acts as a visual search engine, for blogging & business. In essence, if you optimize pins with the right keywords and tags, they can drive consistent traffic to your blog or website.

– Generally strong in affiliate marketing and e-commerce. Mostly If you focus on lifestyle products, crafts, recipes or beauty related topics.

– For Personal Use

Works well as a digital mood board. Helping users and creators save inspirations for home, fitness, fashion, or travel. 

8. Netflix: For Knowledge & Relaxation

Entertainment matters too. Movies and series aren’t just for fun; many offer perspectives, knowledge, and stories that can shape how you see the world. Netflix gives you that mix of entertainment and learning.

To finalize my thoughts, i’d say life at 23 is all about building, experimenting, and setting yourself up for the future. With the right apps, you’re not just killing time on your phone, you’re investing in your growth, creativity, and of course future success.