12 Free Boston-Born Apps to Download With That New iPhone 6 You Got

So you were given the gift of a new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus this year. Now what?

You've already let everyone know "it's been a great year" and thanked them for "being a part of it," via Facebook. You even live-tweeted the rest of your family opening up presents. Now you're itching to curb the boredom and prepare for the start of a new year.

Luckily, you can look local. Here are 12 free iPhone apps that will get you ready for action, whether you're looking to clean up, get fit or spend a Saturday night in.

To Help With Chores

Handy — Harvard Business School-spun Handy lets you book an expert home cleaner or handyman in 60 seconds for next-day availability. Just tell the company what you need and when you need it, and then pay conveniently through the app. If you're not satisfied with the work done, Handy offers a 100 percent money-back guarantee.

NimNim — NimNim takes care of your laundry, dry cleaning and shoe cleaning on demand. Simply select a pick-up time and your desired service, and the team will complete the chore within 24 hours. Want to make sure? You can track their progress in real-time.

To Help You Go Out

onthebar — Find out when your favorite bartenders are working and get access to their new drink recipes by downloading onthebar. The startup's app serves up real-time insight into what's going on where, all while letting patrons reap the personalized benefits of the iBeacons onthebar rolled at 75 Boston bars.

Tablelist — Go out VIP style with Tablelist. The app lets you book a table at one of Boston's nightclubs — meaning no paying a cover charge or waiting in line — as well as the bottles and complimentary mixers you'd like that night. To avoid having to haggle over the bill at the end of the night, use the app to settle the tab in advance and split it with friends. Tablelist also recently partnered with Uber to seamlessly transport partygoers on their VIP night out.

To Help You Stay In

Foodler — Forget trekking to your favorite restaurant; Foodler will get the dish you want delivered, whether pizza, wings, Szechuan or a hangover cure. As an added bonus, for every order you place with the app, you'll earn points that can be later cashed in for free food, gift cards or Foodler merchandise.

Drizly — For all the 21-plus out there, Drizly will deliver your beer, wine and alcohol of choice to your door in 40 minutes or less. Order and pay directly through the app — at prices that are the same as those you'll find in your local liquor store.

To Help Keep You Active

RunKeeper — Looking to get a jumpstart on those New Year's resolutions? RunKeeper helps users track their running, walking, cycling, biking, hiking and more. Consider it like having a personal trainer in your pocket.

Lose It! — Or, try taking weight loss app Lose It! for a spin. Use it to set your daily calorie budget, track your food intake and exercise, and then receive the motivation necessary to make smart lifestyle choices. More than 36 million collective pounds have been lost, because of the app.

To Help Keep You Productive

Fetchnotes — Fetchnotes provides a simple way to keep track of notes and to-do items. Keep everything organized as you're typing via hashtags and then use those hashtags to filter through your notes. Need to be reminded of a to-do? Mention a time in a note, like "tomorrow afternoon," and the app will automatically select a time for you to be notified. Items can be accessed from any device and easily shared with friends.

Achvr — Don't just bum around your house in 2015 — commit to checking things off your bucket list. With the app, you can discover new experiences, set goals and then keep track of what you've accomplished, all while seeing how your achievements stack up with friends'.

To Help You Shop

Boutikey — Keep up with the latest local trends using Boutikey. The app's Instagram-like feed highlights the latest styles showing up at area shops, as well as offers exclusive access to special offers and events from Boston-area boutiques.

ShopAdvisor — A product of Boston-based Evoqu, use ShopAdvisor to either search for an item or scan an item's barcode to receive reviews, pricing history and availability. Don't like the price popping up? ShopAdvisor will alert you when the price drops or when the time is right to purchase the product.