🥈 Update your Android wallpaper with NASA’s image of the day

Coming in second this year, this Applet picked up over 9,000 new connections in 2025, bringing it to more than 360,000 all-time. A lot of people liked opening their phone and seeing something new, especially a fresh NASA photo. It’s low effort, nice to look at, and adds a little personality every time you unlock your device. A simple delight!

🥉 If a smart alarm was triggered with keyword “Raid”, then call my device

Coming in third this year, this Applet picked up over 12,000 new connections in 2025, bringing it to more than 20,000 all-time. Gaming Applets had a big moment this year, and this one stood out. It lets Rust players know when their character dies so they can jump back in whenever they’re ready, especially helpful when you’re not glued to the game 24/7.

Save screenshots to a separate iOS album

This Applet automatically moves your iOS screenshots into their own album, which turned out to be a big win for anyone who screenshots… well, everything. It kept people’s photo libraries cleaner, made important captures easier to find, and helped organizers stay on top of the little things that tend to pile up.

If my character is killed in Rust, send me a notification

Another favorite among Rust players. This Applet sends a quick alert when your character dies, which is especially helpful when you step away for a bit. It gave players peace of mind knowing they wouldn’t miss something important happening in-game, even when they weren’t actively watching.

Automatically mute your Android phone at bedtime

This Applet helped people set healthier boundaries by muting notifications at night. No more late-night pings, buzzing group chats, or distractions when you’re trying to sleep. It was a simple way to make bedtime feel a little more peaceful.

Quickly create events in a Google Calendar

People loved how fast this one was. Instead of opening their calendar and tapping through menus, this Applet let them add something in seconds. It made scheduling feel as easy as jotting down a quick note. Perfect for busy days when you’re trying to keep everything straight.

SMS2Email: Forward your text messages to your email

A hit with anyone who lives out of their inbox. Forwarding texts to email made them easier to search, organize, and keep track of, especially for people balancing work and personal messages across different devices. It helped turn scattered conversations into something easier to manage.

Automatically create a Discover Weekly archive

This one was for the music lovers. People used it to automatically save every track from Discover Weekly into an ongoing playlist, so great songs didn’t disappear after the week ended. It was simple, reliable, and a fan favorite for preserving finds the algorithm would otherwise sweep away.

Alongside the Applets we highlighted above, several others also ranked among this year’s most-used. They covered everything from daily habits to quick saves and simple conveniences, all the small, steady automations people rely on.

Here are the rest of the top picks:

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Here’s to an even smarter 2026.