These Apps Make Your Life 10x Easier but Most Malaysians Don’t Even Know They Exist!

Our phones have unarguably made our lives much easier and convenient to the point that we wouldn’t know what to do without it. From making purchases with our e-wallets or even getting updates on public transport, everything can be done with just a touch of a few buttons!

Well, if you’re looking for apps that just might make your life much easier, here a few Malaysians are talking about:

 

1. Doctor2u 

“One of the struggles of living away from your hometown is the inability of being there for your parents at a moment’s notice whenever they require medical attention. Doctor2u has been a godsend allowing my parents to receive the care they need from the comfort of their home.”

– Joshua, 31.

What you should know:

• It allows users to place on-demand doctor house calls. A medically certified doctor will arrive at your doorstep within 60 minutes.
• The doctor will then diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication to the patient.
• The app even allows free live chats, video consultation, and medication delivery.
• You can even purchase medicine and services too!
• And if you’re a BP patient, you can access all your medical records via the app itself!

Check out what some users had to say:

Download it here.

 

2. Owl My Guard

“I’m always out meeting clients so I spend most of my time on the road. The OwlMyGuard (OMG) app has been really useful for me, giving me all the information I need about the safety of a particular area before I decide to park my car. It also helped save me a lot of time by alerting me of any incidents or accidents on a particular route so I’ll be able to avoid them.”

– Alvin, 28.

What you should know:

• OwlMyGuard (OMG) is a social interaction platform equipped with safety features for road users to connect with each other to safeguard their journeys.
• Users are able to interact with other nearby active users by exchanging messages and/or news updates via PUSH notification on the application.
• You can upload and share road-related incidents through a storyline, photos, and video footages.
• Receive instant alerts from other users when something happens to your vehicle or in its vicinity.
• Access historical data and check on safety issues of a particular area before parking your car!

Cool right? Check out this video if you’d like to know more:

And download it on Android or IOS so you can have a go at it as well.

More information on OMG can be found here.

 

3. Settle Up 

“I travel with my friends a lot and keeping track of how much we owe each other can get pretty difficult sometimes. So, instead of getting into unnecessary arguments, we all decided to install Settle Up on our phones and now everything we spend on as a group can be tracked and accessed by all of us. Now we know exactly how much we’re owed!”

– Alicia, 25.

What you should know:

• It allows users to keep track of group expenses and how much each member of a particular group owes each other.
• Expenses can be split by amounts so you’ll how much one particular member owes you over another.
• It works offline too, no internet access required!

Download it on Android, App Store, or Microsoft store.

 

 

4. Clue – period tracker 

“I’ve been using Clue for the past 5 years and it helped me document when I had unusually painful cramps. This allowed me to provide this information to my gynaecologist who then diagnosed me with endometriosis, a common condition most women struggle with. 10/10 would recommend the app for women!”

-Tara, 27.

What you should know:

• It’s extremely helpful in tracking your period cycle and predicting when it will happen next.
• There are plenty of tracking options too which includes your energy level, emotions, cravings, sociability, skin condition, and many others!
• It’s super useful for anyone trying to have a baby.
• It also allows users to track symptoms to get a heads up for the more intense cycles.

Download it here.

 

5. MyRailtime by KTM 

“I rely on public transport for my daily commute and taking the komuter can be pretty unreliable at times due to the frequent delays. However, thanks to the MyRailtime app I can now plan my trips better and not be late for work.”

– Saiful, 30.

What you should know:

• The app provides updates of KTM komuters in real-time.
• Users simply need to key in their departing and destination station and the app will calculate the total travel time, the estimated arrival of komuters, and whether there is a delay.
• Ultimately, this helps passengers plan their trips more effectively, reducing wait time at stations.

Download it here.

And there you have it, 5 super useful apps you simply must have on your phone! Have you personally tried any of these apps? Let us know in the comments below and maybe tell us some of your personal favourite apps while you’re at it. We’d love to hear from you guys 🙂

Have a great day ahead, everyone!