iOS hides a lot of complexity behind clean defaults. The right third-party apps fill the gaps without competing with what already works.
Worth installing
- CalculatorX — Apple's calculator on iPhone has been an embarrassment for over a decade. CalculatorX fixes it: permanent history, GST, lakhs/crores grouping, 13 themes, free. Read the review.
- Lion's Legacy — encrypted offline vault. Don't store sensitive identity documents in plain Notes. Why it matters.
- Offline Games — 30+ classics, free, fully offline. Perfect for flights and waiting rooms.
- If you have a Mac, also install LionPaste's iOS companion — view your Mac clipboard history on your iPhone. LionPaste.
iOS privacy settings most people miss
- App Tracking Transparency: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking. Set "Allow Apps to Request" to off.
- Apple Advertising: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → off.
- Limit Ad Tracking for any apps that already had access.
- Mail Privacy Protection: Settings → Mail → Privacy Protection.
- Lockdown Mode (Settings → Privacy & Security) if you're a high-risk target.
Browse the full iOS catalog
See all iOS apps on LionScripts. For more on what makes apps actually private, see what actually makes software secure.
