Most developers of utility apps tend to favour function over form. Not (Not Boring). Its suite of beautifully designed, gamelike apps imbues utility with joy. Here’s what they offer.

Turn everyday habits into epic adventures
This Apple Design Award–winning habit tracker walks you through the steps of establishing a new routine, one small action at a time. Slick graphics and satisfying audio motivate you to stick with a habit. Your habit-forming adventure plays out as an inspiring journey across a barren forest, over a daunting chasm, and ultimately up a beautiful mountain peak.

Shoot pics playfully
Capture the feel of film with (Not Boring) Camera. Shoot photos in SuperRAW, import pro filters, and relive the joy of using a physical camera with delightful haptics for every dial turn. “Forget perfection. Just have fun and capture life’s beautiful chaos,” says (Not Boring) software designer Andy Allen.

Vibe with interactive soundscapes
This soundscape app couples endless ambient beats with fun interactive visuals. (Pop the boulders as they pass by!) Its five modes – Rise, Focus, Relax, Sleep and Move – stream in immersive Spatial Audio, and they’re crafted in real time, so they never repeat.

Crunch numbers with serious style
Out with the dull, in with beautiful calculations. (Not Boring) Calculator displays maths with serious style. Tap any digit you’ve entered to edit it – and see the result (displayed in an over-the-top font) update instantly. There are also playful haptics and sound effects. Who knew complex equations could be so much fun?

See the forecast come alive
With high-fidelity sound effects, charming animations and just-noticeable haptic feedback that you’ll feel as you tap through the week’s forecast, this app makes your local weather reports delightfully interactive. (Not Boring) Weather doesn’t skimp on details either: Tap to get wind speed, dew point and other meteorological stats.
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