With nearly 1.9 million apps currently available on Google Play, finding the best apps can be truly challenging. Here we have the list of the most essential apps, which help you tackle all your basic needs. If you don’t have these, then you are not using your smartphone to its full potential.

Web Browser
1.    Google Chrome
Google Chrome has changed the very nature of the web browser. The android version has a slick UI, faster performance, voice search, incognito browsing, auto filling, and the unified search/address bar called the omnibox. It syncs bookmarks, history, passwords and other settings across all the devices where you’re singed into Chrome.

Cloud Storage
2.    Google Drive
Google Drive is a cloud storage service, which allows you to access your important files from anywhere - you can easily access synced files across all your devices no matter where you are. You can create new spreadsheet, text, and presentation documents and collaborate with other users, all from your Android device.
Utility Tools
3.    SHAREit
SHAREit lets you send videos, photos, apps and photos to other users up to 200 times faster than Bluetooth. It comes with a smart interface and also allows you to send multiple files at once.
The CLONEit features allows you to replicates contacts, music, videos, apps and other data from one old phone to the new one.
4.    AppLock
AppLock locks the selected apps and prevents unauthorized access. It also has the added feature of hiding pictures and videos in the Gallery Vault which can only be accessed by entering the correct pin/pattern.
5.    ES File Explorer File Manager
ES File Explorer File Manager is a resource manager with over 300 million users that supports more than 30 languages.  It provides all the basic and advanced file and folder managing options like cut-copy-paste, ZIP and RAR support, cloud storage, remote file manager and FTP and WebDAV client to name a few.
6.    CamScanner
CamScanner lets you to scan documents and convert them into PDFs. It uses the phone's camera to take a picture of your document, crop, edit, create a PDF and allows for easy sharing. They also provide additional features like merging files, adding password protection, watermarks, etc.

Weather
7.    AccuWeather
AccuWeather is an American media company that provides commercial weather forecasting services worldwide. The app combines a slick design with a focus on useful weather information and is the best weather app on Android.

Productivity
8.    Evernote
Evernote is a powerful multipurpose tool that acts as a list keeper, note taker, to-do manager, voice recorder and Web clipper. The notes, which can be text, images, audio, or a mix of them all, are organized into notebooks.
A notable feature is the optical character recognition (OCR), which makes text in images searchable.
9.    Cal
Cal is a slick calendar app that simply looks awesome. It topped The Next Web’s list of Best Apps and truly unlocks the potential of Android.

Travel
10.    Google Maps
Google Maps has been your guide for years and tells you exactly how to get to your destination with just a single tap. It supports walking, bicycle and public transport directions. It also offers satellite imagery, street maps, 360° panoramic views of streets and real-time traffic conditions.