Well this one is tough to answer since there are tons of categories with really brilliantly made apps. One best app is really really tough to decide upon!
So rather than giving you just one app that fits every aspect, it would be rather wise to mention some of the best in certain categories.
Save it later apps:
Pocket - it is brilliant with its minimalist UI & the entire universe of apps that have strong integration with it. With certain in app purchases, you can get offline goodies as well!
Other mentions: Instapaper.
Cloud computing:
Dropbox - hands down, this app has been the best out there for quite a some time now. Similar to 'Pocket', almost every other app has a native integration with dropbox to save your files on the cloud. With more friend recommendations, you get an additional 500 MB of space as well! It suits best even for power users.
Other mentions: One drive, Google drive, Box.
To do list apps:
Clear - this is my personal favorite. It is insanely simple to use & has a great UI. However, it should be noted that it is nothing more than a to-do app. So if you want to set geo tagging or share lists with friends, this is not for the task.
Other mentions: Omnifocus 2 is perhaps the best & the most comprehensive to do app available on the App Store. But it is also quite detailed, so might be difficult for the normal user to setup & use. Any.do, Weave are good as well.
Data transfer:
Pushbullet - although this app is relatively new, it has gained a good mention in all spheres. With just a tap you can share images, notes, addresses, links to & fro with your PC (just download the client for chrome/Firefox or windows) or with your friends. In many ways, it's a substitute for iOS 7's Airdrop functionality.
Other mentions: pushover.
Notations & markups:
Skitch - this app from the Evernote team is undoubtedly the best app for notations & markups. Syncs with your evernote account as well!
Note taking:
Evernote - this app has become the default app for many of the users all over the word for note taking. With premium features like PDF markups, business card scanning & additional space for syncing your files, it suits best for those seeking a real good app for note taking. You can create stacks of notes, add audio clips, geo tag & even set reminders! Plus, it is now getting good integration with most apps as well! You can use it over the web as well as be more creative with its web clipper extensions for chrome/Firefox!
Other mentions: Notability
Crowdsourcing apps:
Quora - since you are using already Quora, I don't think that needs any further explanation!
Other mentions: 'Jelly'. It is a byte sized approach for Q&A, that's best suited for daily tasks rather than a comprehensive answer. You can send location based questions, use markups in images to ask more precisely or just simply tap in whatever you feel like asking. It connects to your social network accounts & directs the questions to the right audience (most of the times!).
Finance:
Wally - although there are a ton of apps which even actually function better than wally, this happens to be my what's my favorite. It is simple, neat and very easy to use. It also uses geo tagging & scanning receipts (though this is still in beta) so that most of the work is done by the app itself. There is no hassle for adding your credit or debit card info neither does the app save anything on their servers, so that privacy is given top priority. Plus, you can track your monthly income & set thresholds for monthly savings as well!
Other mentions: Spendee, Pocket expense, iExpense diary, My Universe.
Productivity apps:
Scanner Pro (by readdle) - it is the best document scanner available on the App Store. Don't look any further than this.
Other mentions: Scanbot
Printer Pro (by readdle) - for most of the printers that lack AirPrint functionality, this app fills that gap. Compatible with almost all printers (mind that!) it serves best for printing purposes.
Amount - for an app that's so light in size & yet features tons of categories to choose from, this is the best app that I have come across. You start by adding in a number (the numeric keypad also doubles up as a calculator!) rather than selecting a unit category & then proceed for the conversion. It's simply beautiful. Unit & currency conversion has never been so simple.
Personalized feed:
Flipboard - this again happens to be my personal favorite. There are tons of apps that can pull data from your personal likes but none are as beautiful as Filpboard. You can save your own magazines & even let others read them or else simple follow collections or people that share same tastes.
Other mentions: Feedly, Zite (acquired by flipboard), Pulse, Reddit, StumbleUpon.
Nearby findings or search apps:
Localscope - this is the most brilliant app that I have used on my iOS device. It integrates searches from all the top engines like Google, Foursquare, Yelp, Zomato, Wikipedia, Facebook, Twitter, Wikimapia, Flickr, Instagram etc!! Just tap in anything you want, say medical stores or coffee or restaurants & bang! You get curated results!
Other mentions: all of the above individual apps integrated into Localscope!
Just dial (for india) , around me.
Music:
Soundcloud, Tune in radio , Spotify, Pandora, iTunes radio (depending on your location & availability of app)
These are simply the best music apps for getting your curated music playing in the background!
Videos:
Vine - if you don't know about this app, then you are missing something. It's a fun way to loop videos & enjoy them for a great time!
Vodio - If you don't prefer YouTube for its humongous content & want something sorted out, this is the app to go for! It has pre set categories that you can chose from & enjoy watching
Other mentions: '5by' by StumbleUpon team.
Creative To do:
Pinterest - like something over the web, pin it to your board so that you never miss out! Plus you can follow people & their projects as well!
Snapguide - this is other app that has a great community. Request any simple DIY like cleaning your car wipers & you'll have someone with a solution!
Collaborative working apps:
Trello - this is a great app to keep tab with your colleagues working on the same project. You can attach files, create voting meters, add a check list etc all in one place! And best of all, it can be accessed over the web as well!
Other mentions: Basecamp, Asana.
Internet of things.
IFTTT - there is possibly no other app (atleast that I know) that can make the internet work for you so efficiently! Just create a 'If this--- then that---- recipe' & watch the magic that unfolds! Or simply you can browse through those numerous user uploaded recipes & get going! For those seeking automation & hassle free work in tasks, this is the must have app on your device.
Misc:
Duolingo - want to learn a new language, look no further than this service. It's app is beautifully designed as is the website experience. The 'gaming' like experience created while learning a new language is what sets it apart from all other apps that have tried a hand at it.
Kick starter - if you are one of those with creative ideas & are looking a way to fund your work, this is the app to have. The kick starter community works in a very different manner asking people to back ideas that they think would materialize & get rewarded in some form later, of course if the project succeeds.
AirBnB - for frequent travelers, this is a great service you can make you use of. Rather than staying at a hotel, why not stay at a local place like a rented apartment or a bungalow or even a tree house? With its new refreshed design, it'll wow you the moment you use it & the you'll surely enjoy service as well.
P.S : I have been an iPhone user for the past 2 years & love to experiment with apps. All the above mentioned apps are according to my personal taste (I still use all of them) & individual choices might vary.
Some of them are paid apps & I recommend to download 'appsgonefree' to check for availability when they go free! Or simply I use an IFTTT recipe to notify you when top apps go for sale! My response does not even include 1% of the apps that are available on the AppStore, however, I've randomly tried to include whatever apps that I have known, used & genuinely found useful. I have included the next best options for suggested apps in the section 'other mentions'. This too can vary depending on individual choices. Special Offer:
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