Technology has the power to shape habits, improve lives, and create a better world. Purpose-driven apps are leading the charge, helping people live sustainably, support ethical businesses, improve well-being, and foster social good.
As DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and Sustainability continue evolving, it's more important than ever to spotlight tech that makes a difference.
We've compiled this growing list of Apps for Good, featuring tools that support a more ethical, sustainable, and connected world. If you know an app that deserves a place here, send your suggestions to appsforgood@kurve.co.uk.
🌍 Sustainability & Ethical Shopping
Apps that help users make eco-friendly choices, track their carbon footprint, and support sustainable brands.
- Sojo – A clothing repair and alterations app that helps extend the lifespan of garments and promote circular fashion.
- Good On You – Ethical shopping with brand ratings based on environmental and labor practices.
- Olio – Food-sharing to reduce waste in local communities.
- The Commons – A sustainability lifestyle app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint while fostering community-driven climate action.
- Too Good to Go – Connects users to restaurants with surplus food at a discount.
- RecycleNation – Helps users find local recycling facilities.
- PlugShare – A global map of EV charging stations for sustainable travel.
- Treecard – A debit card that plants trees with every purchase.
- Reewild – A carbon footprint tracking and offsetting app.
- GreenChoice – Sustainable grocery shopping with climate impact ratings.
- Wear The Peace – Ethically produced clothing that donates proceeds to charitable causes.
💚 Health & Wellness
Apps that promote mental, physical, and emotional well-being through guided meditation, fitness, and social impact.
- Headspace – A leading meditation app for stress relief and mindfulness.
- Charity Miles – Earns donations for charities based on your exercise activity.
- Evidation – Rewards users for tracking healthy habits.
- WoofTrax – Tracks dog walks and donates to animal shelters.
- Sweatcoin – Earns rewards for walking and staying active.
- Grokker – Yoga, fitness, and mindfulness video content for well-being.
- Sharecare – A health platform offering tools to manage fitness, diet, and mental health.
📱 Productivity & Social Good
Apps that help people form better habits, make an impact, and contribute to positive change.
- Ganddee – A goal-tracking app designed to help users achieve personal growth.
- Timeleft – Encourages real-life social interactions through spontaneous meetings.
- ShareTheMeal – A charity app by the UN World Food Programme that lets users donate meals to children in need with a tap.
- WildHero – The email app that plants trees.
- Øthers – Tools to help people stay resilient and focused.
- Skamper – Best runs in the UK with the most inclusive leaderboards.
- OnHand – A volunteering app that connects users with local community projects.
- Silencio – An app that measures noise pollution and rewards users for collecting sound data.
📢 Contribute to the List
This is by no means a complete list—there are many more incredible apps out there creating impact.
If you know of an app that deserves recognition, send your suggestions to appsforgood@kurve.co.uk and we’ll consider adding it to our growing index.
Let’s build a resource that helps more people discover and support the apps making a difference.