Best apps for your new tablet or smartphone

Just got an Android or Apple phone or tablet for Christmas? Lucky you!

Both platforms have a wealth of apps, free and paid-for, that you can download and enjoy on your new device.

But with so many apps available, how do you know which ones to get? That's where we come in.

TechRadar is well known for its definitive lists of the best apps for Android and iOS, which we keep regularly updated.

So whether you're looking for the best games, apps to help you take control of your social networks, or apps to help you be more productive at work, we've got you covered.

Below are links to our most popular app roundups…

Best Android apps

60 best free Android apps

40 best free Android games

10 best free Android apps for kids

10 best office apps for Android

Best Android browser: 8 compared for speed and features

8 best Android keyboard apps reviewed and rated

10 best Android music players

10 best Android movie player apps

Best iPad apps

70 best free iPad apps

60 best free iPad games

Top 230 best iPad apps for iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2 and iPad mini

Best iPhone apps

70 best free iPhone apps

60 best free iPhone games

5 best iPhone sat nav apps

10 best iPad and iPhone apps for mobile working

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