The best new Android apps: November 2023 edition

Many new Android apps are out there, but keeping track of them is tough. But we’re happy to do that hard work for you. We’ve scoured the internet to find the best new Android apps available, focusing on apps that offer something different to the status quo. Be sure to visit our list of the best Android apps of all time and our selection of the best new Android apps released in 2022 for more.

This month, I rediscover just how great mobile generative AI apps can be, detail a nifty task management app, and shed some light on a video creator aggregator that could be one of the better YouTube app alternatives in recent months.

The best new Android apps of November 2023

Eternity for Lemmy

One of Reddit’s best apps is now reworked for Lemmy.

• Price: Free
• Developer: Bazsalanszky

The Reddit drama of 2023 gave Lemmy a welcome boost. We’ve seen several great apps appear for the decentralized Reddit alternative, and one such example is Eternity. Built on the ashes of Infinity for Reddit, Eternity for Lemmy brings a similar, clean, and easily navigable UI we loved on the former.

While searching for a Lemmy client, I found that many apps struggle with fluid scrolling, but Eternity has no such issues. It also presents comment threads in a way that’s easy to follow. Lemmy still has its issues, and Eternity is a work in progress, but the app is well worth installing if you want to try the service.

Grayjay

The video creator aggregator you didn’t know you needed.

• Price: Free
• Developer: FUTO

Grayjay has been around for a few months, but it didn’t work well when I installed it a few days after its launch. However, after revisiting it this month, I can safely say the experience is much better. In short, Grayjay acts as an aggregator for video, focusing on following specific creators across multiple channels rather than one. Search for your favorite creator; the app will find their Twitch stream, YouTube channel, PeerTube content, and more. This makes its content feed far more diverse than one of the services alone. It’s still a work in progress, and we suggest downloading the app through its official website for bleeding-edge features. But if you want to try it, opt for the Google Play link below instead.

Kaiber

Generate impressive or creepy AI videos with this nifty app.

• Price: Free trial | From $5/month
• Developer: Kaiber

Not everyone will need Kaiber, but I bet everyone will find it fascinating. It’s a tool used in various music videos, from Kid Cudi to Linkin Park, and its new app debuted earlier this month. I was skeptical when I first downloaded it, but browsing through the list of showcase projects, I was decidedly transfixed.

In short, Kaiber is a tool that specializes in creating AI-generated videos using text prompts, images, or other video files. These files can be tweaked to a user’s liking and synced to music. While video generation isn’t flawless, and some videos are notably uncanny valley, the tool boasts a versatile list of options for those willing to put in the time to learn it.

It’s free to try for seven days, but you’ll need to pay a monthly or annual fee to access generation credits beyond this.

Niji Journey

One of the best AI image generation apps (especially for wallpapers).

• Price: Free trial | From $10/month
• Developer: Spellbrush

Powered by Midjourney‘s image generation craft, Niji Journey makes it easy to conjure up cutesy, anime-like images on your phone in less than a minute. Although the service has been around since 2022, the app only recently made it accessible beyond Discord. It’s also the first time Midjourney’s capabilities have been showcased in an app. In short, it’s now one of my favorite apps to generate unique wallpapers.

The app’s UI is slightly clunky, but I wouldn’t call it daunting. You can browse a rolling feed of generated images from other users, generate your own using text prompts, and fine-tune those images using helpful prompt shortcut buttons. While Niji Journey is free, the trial gives users 20 generation credits. After this, you’ll need to pay a monthly fee for a subscription to generate additional content.

Omnivore

Store articles you’d like to read later, annotate, and more.

• Price: Free
• Developer: Omnivore Media

I’ve been a committed Pocket user since it was first called Read It Later. But, for those who’d like more control over what they can do with the content they save to read later, Omnivore provides an exciting alternative.

The app’s UI is straightforward, but this works to its advantage. Users can label their articles, search for specific keywords, or organize the content into libraries. What works exceptionally well is the variety of control users have over how content is displayed. You can pick between more than 10 typefaces and five article background colors, and adjust the margin, line spacing, and font size. Annotating tools, including highlighting, are also on offer. Content is synced across multiple devices as you’re forced to create an account to use the app (probably my only gripe).

The app is early in its development cycle, but the rate of updates is promising. Give this one a go if you’re shopping for a Pocket alternative.

Pixel Troubleshooting

Fix your Pixel 8 (and Pixel 7) with Google’s new tool.

• Price: Free
• Developer: Google

Pixel Troubleshooting comes preinstalled on Pixel 8 series models, so this app isn’t exactly something everyone can use. However, I thought including it in this month’s roundup was important as it’s also useful for Pixel 7 owners.

On the surface, Pixel Troubleshooting lets Pixel owners diagnose battery and network problems and send feedback directly to Google. While it isn’t officially supported on the Pixel 7 series and isn’t available on the Play Store, we have been able to sideload an APK on the base Pixel 7 and run the app without issue. Grab it below.

ToDark

Split up large tasks and get them done.

• Price: Free
• Developer: Dark Night

Finding a reliable to-do list app is tough, but ToDark was a wonderful find this month. On the surface, it’s just another app for tasks, but the control over these tasks makes it attractive.

I’m partial to the dark aesthetic that looks great on an AMOLED display. Tasks can be sorted into categories and subtasks, splitting more extensive activities into bite-sized chunks. I use the app to monitor daily chores, workplace odds and ends, and larger personal projects.

I wish subtasks within categories could be dragged, dropped, and reordered. I can only imagine this functionality would be introduced in a future update. Nevertheless, ToDark is a young app and is entirely free.

Web Video Cast

Bring casting capabilities to even more videos and websites.

• Price: Free | $4.99 one-time payment
• Developer: InstantBits

Web Video Cast is not a new app, but it’s new to me. It allows users to cast videos from various websites to their TVs, Roku devices, Chromecast products, and more. Users can search for videos directly from the app using the built-in browser, making the entire experience smoother.

Granted, I struggled to find a reason to use this app daily, but it’ll come in handy when you instantly want to play specific files from your phone on a larger display.

The app has a premium version and is not too expensive, considering its additional functionality.