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5 Best Apps for Windows 11 You Must Know

By / Tech / July 31, 2025

Microsoft Store has seen a considerable rise in apps. Since exploring all is impossible, here are some of the best apps for Windows 11.

Picture of Windows 11's homescreen
Windows 11’s homescreen (Image via Microsoft)

If you use Windows 11 regularly, whether for work or personal, then you are aware of the issues – inability to customize taskbar, limited window swap zones, lack of desktop search bar, to name a few – that can sometimes be a bother. For example, there is no proper PDF viewer. The PDF files basically open in the Microsoft Edge browser, which can only view the document but can’t do anything else. Similarly, many other pain points can be solved with the right apps at hand.

In this article, we are showcasing some of these apps for Windows 11 that will not only solve some of your issues in Windows 11 but also enhance your user experience.

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Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer’s opinions.

What Are the Best Apps for Windows 11 Everyone Must Know?

1) PowerToys

Picture of Microsoft PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys (Image via Microsoft)

One of the major issues of Windows 11 is its incredibly limited customization options. Even the older Windows 10 had more customization. Ironically, an app from Microsoft itself can expand the number of things you can customize in Windows 11. The app in question is called PowerToys.

There are over 25 individual customization tools inside this app, which can be used to customize various aspects of Windows 11. For example, if you use multiple windows on the same screen, then PowerToys can help create custom zones for each window.

2) Adobe Acrobat Reader

Picture of the Adobe Acrobat Reader
The Adobe Acrobat Reader (Image via Adobe)

As you already know, the PDF situation is tricky in Windows 11. While it does allow you to view PDF files, there’s not much you can do. However, you can change that by downloading the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which has many options. You can edit PDFs, write in PDF forms, add markups, attach stickers, and more. While the main functionalities are available for free, you will need to buy a subscription to use its advanced and AI functionalities.

3) SomaFM

Picture shows how SomaFM app offer free radio stations
The SomaFM app offers free radio stations (Image via Rusty Hodge, the Founder)

Do you use FM radio regularly when driving? Do you wish there were a way to do that at home? Maybe listen to some pop while working or just browsing the web? Well, you can, with the SomaFM app. It offers a collection of internet radio stations owned by the SomaFM group, which you can listen to for free. The best part is that there are no commercials while listening or ads in the app, which certainly leads to a great user experience.

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4) Tubi

Picture describe how you can watch movies and TV series for free on Tubi
You can watch movies and TV series for free on Tubi (Image via Fix Corporation)

There was a time when Netflix was the king of movie and TV series streaming services. It was your one-stop shop for your entertainment needs. However, every other media giant has their own dedicated streaming app, and it is virtually impossible to pay and subscribe to all of them for an average user.

Besides, why pay when you can watch movies and TV series for free? Introducing Tubi, an app that allows you to watch from a huge collection of content. There are also dedicated sections for kids and original shows. The app is free, and so are the contents available there. So, what’s the catch, right? Well, ads.

5) MusicBee

Picture describes how the MusicBee app allows you to organize all your offline music collection
The MusicBee app allows you to organize all your offline music collection (Image via Steven Mayall, the Developer)

Do you collect FLAC music files for a pure and lossless music listening experience? You also need a music player to listen to them. While you may have favorites, the app we are showcasing here offers more features and customizations than the one you use.

The app in question is MusicBee, which is loaded with a proper music collection organizer and a powerful equalizer. The UI is intuitive and easy to understand, which will help you organize all your offline music in one neat location for easier playback and enjoyment.

This concludes the list of all the best apps you should install and use on your Windows 11 machine every day. Some of them are completely free, but others may have some features hidden behind a paywall.

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