Top 5 mobile apps for gamers

While there are too many  mobile games to count, some of which are fantastic, there’s also plenty of apps to make lives for gamers just a little bit easier.  

These can allow us to connect to communities, pick up some great deals, stay in touch with friends, or even organise our limited gaming time more efficiently.  

So here’s the best mobile apps with gamers in mind, which are sorted in no particular order. 

Discord 

Gaming is all about community and connecting with other like-minded individuals. That's where the ultimate chat and voice-com app comes in.  

Discord is undoubtedly the most complete, solid way of communication for gamers. With over 250 million users worldwide, Discord is the one app for gamers everyone should install. 

Pick up Discord from the Google Play Store or the Apple store for free. 

Steam Mobile 

Steam Mobile is a must-use app for PC gamers everywhere. It is fast, responsive and allows you to chat with your Steam friends, purchase games, and more. Basically, you never need to miss a Steam sale deal again.  

Then, there's also Steam Guard, providing two-factor security while logging in and selling items from various titles such as Dota 2 and CS:GO on the Steam marketplace. 

Pick up the Steam Mobile app from the Google Play Store and the Apple store for free. 

Chat with your friends through Steam (Picture: Steam) 

Twitch.tv 

If you love watching esports tournaments or following one of your favourite players' streams, then the Twitch.tv is a must-have app for you.  

The Twitch.tv app has it all, from a fully featured live chat to a Dark Mode and, of course, all the esports action you can possibly watch, including some great content on the Ginx.tv channel. 

Combine this with intuitive navigation and even some interactive live shows, and you get a mobile app for gamers that is simply fantastic to use. 

Pick up the Twitch.tv app from the Google Play Store or the Apple store for free. 

PlayStation 

From all the companion apps out there for various consoles, the PlayStation app stands out above the rest. It is comparatively bug-free with a fast and responsive design, from my experience.  

The PlayStation app allows you to purchase and download games remotely to your PS4 on your mobile device. You can see which of your friends are online, check on Trophy progress, customize your avatar, check on upcoming events, and much more. 

Pick up the PlayStation companion app from the Google Play Store or the Apple store for free. 

Trello 

Not everyone has a lot of gaming time on their hands. With Trello, you can not only organize your gaming schedule to make the most out of the time you have, but the app also works great for teams or just organizing a playdate.  

Using Trello, you can your team can coordinate with easy-to-use event cards, schedule gameplay sessions and much more. For the busy gamer, Trello is a must-have. 

Pick up Trello from the Google Play Store or the Apple store for free. 

Honourable mentions 

There is a bunch of mobile apps which can make the everyday life of gamers just a bit easier. 

Xbox owners can grab the Xbox app (iOS and Play Store) while Nintendo Switch owners can get the companion app. No matter your gaming platform of choice, there is an app for you out there somewhere, but these top five mobile apps for gamers stand out as excellent choices.

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