Best apps for teenage girls
Apps that support confidence, creativity, calm, and curiosity
Updated February 18, 2026
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Teenage girls use their phones for everything - chatting with friends, listening to music, learning new things, unwinding after school, and figuring out who they are.
And while it’s easy to worry about screen time, not all apps are created equal.
Some apps can actually help teenage girls feel more confident, curious, calm, and supported as they grow.
From learning and creativity to self-care and emotional wellbeing, the right apps can add something positive to their day - without pressure or comparison.
Here are some of our favourite apps for teenage girls that support growing minds, healthy habits, and everyday confidence.
luna
Age rating: 11-18 (13+ in the US)
luna is designed to support girls through the everyday realities of growing up.
From moods and friendships to confidence and understanding their bodies, it offers trusted, age-appropriate guidance in a way that feels reassuring rather than overwhelming.
Rather than focusing on just one aspect of wellbeing, luna helps teens understand how emotions, hormones, friendships, and daily life connect during adolescence.
During the teenage years, many young people naturally turn to social media for answers, inspiration, and reassurance.
But the information they find there isn’t always accurate or helpful — and constant comparison can make confidence dips feel worse.
luna aims to offer a calmer alternative: a positive, judgement-free space where teens can learn about growing up without pressure or unrealistic expectations.
Teens can track moods and symptoms, explore guidance on common teenage experiences, and ask anonymous questions that receive expert-reviewed answers.
This helps them get reliable information about topics they may feel embarrassed or unsure about, without relying on forums or social media.
Many parents tell us they notice their teen choosing luna over scrolling social platforms, which can feel reassuring — knowing that screen time is being spent somewhere supportive, educational, and age-appropriate.
All content is reviewed by NHS doctors and safeguarding experts, giving parents confidence that their teen is accessing safe and trustworthy information.
Think Up
Age rating: 9+
Teenage years can bring a loud inner critic, especially as confidence is tested.
Think Up helps girls practise positive affirmations and build a kinder inner voice over time.
It’s a simple daily habit that can gently support self-esteem and emotional resilience.
Check out Think Up.
Dreamly
Age rating: 9+
If your teen loves talking about their dreams, they may really enjoy Dreamly.
This app allows them to explore the meanings of their dreams and get interesting insights and guidance.
It also has sleep sounds and relaxing ambient music, which helps your teen relax and get ready for sleeping.
Check out Dreamly.
Spotify
Age rating: 13+
Music plays a huge role in teenage identity and emotional expression.
Spotify allows girls to explore music that matches their moods, helps them process feelings, or simply brings comfort during stressful days.
Creating playlists can also be a powerful form of self-expression and emotional regulation, and Spotify allows them to do just this.
Check out Spotify.
Duolingo
Age rating: 4+
Duolingo makes learning a new language feel fun and achievable.
For teenage girls, it can build confidence, curiosity, and a sense of progress outside of school pressures.
The short, gamified lessons fit easily into busy days without feeling overwhelming.
Check out Duolingo.
I Am
Age rating: 9+
I Am is a daily affirmations app that focuses on confidence, self-belief, and mindset.
During adolescence, when self-doubt can creep in, these gentle reminders can help girls reframe negative thoughts.
It’s a quiet but powerful way to support emotional wellbeing.
The simplicity of this app is something that many teens love.
It doesn’t put any pressure on them to think, do, or say.
It just gives them an affirmation every day that they can repeat.
Check out I Am.
Quabble
Age rating: 13+
Quabble is a cute app that helps teens navigate stress and mental health challenges.
With a duck mascot by their side, your teen can learn new skills like self-awareness, responsibility, and emotional regulation.
This app can be really useful for teens who want to build confidence, mindfulness, and positive habits.
Check out Quabble.
Gratitude: Self-Care Journal
Age rating: 4+
This app encourages reflection through journaling, gratitude lists, and mood check-ins.
For teenage girls, it can help them slow down, notice positive moments, and process emotions safely and privately.
Journaling is a powerful tool for self-awareness during adolescence, and this app helps them explore it without any pressure.
Check out Gratitude.
DailyArt
Age rating: 13+
If your teen is arty, this may be the perfect app for them.
DailyArt introduces one artwork a day along with a short explanation.
It’s a calm, inspiring app that encourages curiosity and appreciation.
For teenage girls, it can spark creativity and offer a peaceful moment away from constant scrolling.
Check out DailyArt.
Khan Academy
Age rating: 4+
Khan Academy offers free, trusted learning across a wide range of subjects.
It’s especially helpful for building confidence in areas where school feels challenging.
Having access to the clear, supportive explanations in this app can reduce stress and help girls feel more capable academically.
Check out Khan Academy.
Headspace
Age rating: 13+
Headspace introduces mindfulness, relaxation, and emotional awareness in a teen-friendly way.
Its short guided sessions can help girls manage stress, improve sleep, and find moments of calm during busy days.
It’s a useful tool for learning how to pause and reset.
Check out Headspace.
How can apps help teen girls?
Teenage girls don’t need perfect routines or endless productivity – they need space to grow, reflect, and feel supported.
When chosen thoughtfully, apps like these can encourage confidence, creativity, emotional wellbeing, and curiosity about the world.
Used alongside open conversations and trust at home, these apps can become small but meaningful tools that help teenage girls feel more grounded, capable, and supported as they grow.
How we created this article:
luna's team of experts comprises GPs, Dermatologists, Safeguarding Leads and Junior Doctors as well as Medical Students with specialised interests in paediatric care, mental health and gynaecology. All articles are created by experts, and reviewed by a member of luna's senior review team.
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