Utilities
Utility Apps for iPhone
Scanner, step counter, alarm, timer and TV remote
The small tools a day actually needs: scan and sign documents, count your steps without starting anything, wake up on time and keep a timer running while you cook or train.
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PDF Scanner
Productivity
Scan, sign and send documents in seconds.
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Pedometer
Health & Fitness
Every step, counted.
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Smart Alarm Clock
Utilities
An alarm you switch off by solving something — plus sleep mode, timer and talking clock.
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Stopwatch & Countdown Timer
Utilities
A precise stopwatch with laps, parallel countdowns and interval training modes.
How to choose
Start from the task, not the category
Scanning a contract, waking up on time, timing intervals at the gym and counting steps are four different jobs. Pick the app built for the one you actually do daily.
Check what has to happen in the background
Alarms need notifications and background running; step counting needs motion access. If those permissions are not something you want to grant, the app cannot do its job.
Look for the small conveniences
A home-screen widget, several timers at once, or an alarm that makes you solve something before it stops — these are what decide whether a tool survives past week one.
Know what is behind the subscription
Each of these apps is free to download with a paid tier. Check which specific features you would be paying for before you start a trial.
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Questions about utilities apps
Which app should I use to scan a document on iPhone?
PDF Scanner turns camera captures into PDFs and adds the follow-up work: text recognition, signatures, watermarks, password protection and fax sending. It is the one in this group built around documents.
What is the difference between the stopwatch and the alarm timer?
Smart Alarm Clock includes a countdown timer for one-off reminders in the day. Stopwatch & Countdown Timer is the dedicated tool: laps, several countdowns in parallel and an interval mode for training.
Do I need to keep the app open for it to work?
No, but permissions matter. Alarms need notifications enabled and the app allowed to run in the background; the pedometer records steps from the motion sensor while you carry the phone.
Are these apps free?
All are free to download with in-app purchases. Subscriptions unlock premium features and remove ads, and are managed in your Apple Account settings.