1. Why do I have it?  2. How often do I use it?   3. Do I recommend it?

In no particular order:

untappd 

1. Because #coolalex said she’d be my friend if I joined it and she is very enthusiastic about beer.
2. Use it sporadically to log new beers I try. Depends on if we visit breweries or not. I average about 1 beer every 2 weeks (tends to spike in the summer).
3. Yes-if you like beer and also have a hard time remembering what you tried and where, this app is for you! Also, you earn badges!

homegoods   

1. Because that gives me instant pretty decor gratification. It lets me browse at a few items that depict the style of furniture the stores have at the moment.
2. Several times a week. However, I’ve never been inclined to buy anything featured on the app. Mainly it is eye candy.
3. Unless you want to waste your time or you are on the look out for specific furniture don’t download it.

ankioverdrive 

1. Because my nephew had the racing track and I wanted to race him.
2. One day, during the holidays. It was such a good time!
3. If you know anyone that has the ankioverdrive racing track….downlad the app. It really is fun…especially when you trash talk to your nephew and tell him you have adult allowance because you have a job so you can buy a bigger and better track! #meanaunt #toughtlove

bj’s 

1. Coupon offers, priority seating, and you get to pay on your phone rather than waiting for the check.
2. Every single time we go to BJs.
3. If you eat here…YES! If you need to go as long as you tell the server/hostess you can see your order on your phone and also pay for your meal (I really dislike waiting for the check and for the server to bring my credit card back). You get rewards like $5-10 off, or a free pizookie.

recyclebank 

1. I thought I could do this and rack up points for free magazines, etc…
2. Almost never.
3. Don’t bother unless you want to kill time on your phone doing quick learning modules. Just stick to doing it on your laptop.

nelnet 

1. Because I have never ending student loans and this app for my lender makes it easy for me to keep tabs on how much I owe and when payments are due.
2. Once a month at least but usually weekly because It is more convenient than finding my laptop.
3. YES! If you have student loans get the app for whomever your lender is! Remember that working towards financial freedom is a big part of being a good feminist.

mint  

1. Because I needed something on my phone to help me stay on budget.
2. Every day because it sends me annoying alerts.
3. No. It has the ability to track spending pooling from credit card accounts, checking and savings accounts but it does give you alert fatigue. Too many alerts (stop telling me I went over my eating out/coffee shop budget). Also, it is not very intuitive about  categorizing your purchases and doesn’t improve. Try a different money management app.

AHRQ ePSS 

1. This is US Preventive Services Task Force preventive services database. You plug in age, sex, pregnancy status, tobacco use status, and sexual activity status and it gives you recommendations for preventative health based on age and risk. You can also browse resources on counseling, preventive, and screenings. Many other tools that I haven’t explored.
2. multiple times a week.
3. Yes–because who can remember everything. Recommend for students in healthcare as well as professional. Especially if you are in primary care.

ASCVD plus 

1. To calculate cardiovascular risk for various individuals/patients. Also provides recommendations for prevention (statin recommendation, etc). It gives you the likelihood of having a heart attack in the next 10 years.
2. Multiple times a week.
3. YES. Free and a great easy tool to use to teach patients how their weight, smoking status, blood pressure. Also developed by the American College of Cardiology.

FRAX: fracture risk assessment tool 

1. Also for work…provides 10 year probability of a fracture. Easy plug and chug.
2. I’ve used it once or twice.
3. Not unless you see geriatric patients or postmenopausal women or need something to do.

Spot On Period Tracker  

1. It tracks my menstrual cycle and form of birth control I choose to use and I can track my mood and PMS symptoms on it as well.
2. Almost daily.
3. YES! It is free and by planned parenthood. Allows you to track activities, mood, period symptoms. Also great app to have when you visit your doctor’s office and they ask when your last menses was! And if you suffer from migraines, pain, etc you might be able to see how your menstrual cycle affects your body.

Noom 

1. Because it is supposed to be an effective weightless program and I’m easily persuaded by online advertisements.
2. 5+ times a day because I do little education modules, track my weight, talk with my team and log the food that I eat.
3. Not sure. I think it has a lot of tips and helps with accountability. You have to pay 6 months at a time (it is affordable-less than a dollar a day based on your own goals etc). If you could just pay monthly then I would say YES!