From RunKeeper to Lyft to FlightTonight, there are plenty of mobile apps that are practical, functional, and just plain good ideas.
There are also addictive games that, while not my cup of tea, keep millions of people transfixed on otherwise dreary commutes in and out of work.
And then there's a bunch of weird apps that make you go "hmmm." Whether they seem hilariously niche, totally useless, or you're just shocked there's a market for them, the apps in this post might make you curious enough to download.
(And you can do so guilt-free -- because they don't cost a cent. Enjoy.)
10 Weird Apps You Won't Believe You Can Download
10 Weird Mobile Apps You Won't Believe You Can Download
1. Cuddlr
A location-based social networking app called Cuddly lets you find people in your area to cuddle with. Cute or creepy? You be the judge.
Cost: Free
OS: iOS only, Android coming soon
Download here for iOS.
2. Demotivational Pics
Keep that frown upside down. Make a bad day worse with an app that reminds you just how crappy things can be.
Cost: Free
OS: iOS & Android
Download here for iOS; here for Android.
3. Carrr Matey
Forgot where you parked your car? This app can tell you -- in a pirate voice.
Cost: Free, matey.
OS: iOS & Android
Download here for iOS; here for Android.
4. Places I've Pooped
I mean ... the name really says it all. Mark your territory, literally and digitially, with this map of where you've done your business.
Cost: Free
OS: iOS & Android
Download here for iOS; here for Android.
5. Run Pee
Wondering whether now is the time to relieve yourself of that red slushy you just sucked down? Run Pee will tell you when you can run and pee without missing anything big in the movie. Incredibly weird. Incredibly useful.
Cost: Free
OS: iOS & Android
Download here for iOS; here for Android.
6. Cat Paint
You know what this picture needs? More cat. Cat Paint helps you add more cat.
Cost: Free
OS: iOS
Download here for iOS.
7. Pimple Popper
If you find pimple-popping therapeutic, this app makes a gross little game out of it.
Cost: Free
OS: iOS & Android
Download here for iOS; here for Android.
8. Yo
An app that does one thing: says "Yo" to someone else. #yolo
Cost: Free (thankfully)
OS: iOS & Android
Download here for iOS; here for Android.
9. Spirit Story Box: Ghost Hunting Tool
This app speaks ghost. Use it to get a translation of what the ghosts that are definitely around you right now are saying.
Cost: Free
OS: iOS
Download here for iOS.
10. Paper Racing
You know what would make bathroom activities more fun? Competition. Race your friends to see who runs out of toilet paper first. There are no winners in this game.
Cost: Your dignity; but it's otherwise free.
OS: Android
Download here for Android.