If you were lucky enough to get an iPhone in your Christmas haul this year, congratulations! While Apple has admittedly been going through some rough patches in the past couple months, there's no denying that their products still remain one of the top must-have gadgets on any wish list. Whether it's the latest Apple iPhone 7 or an earlier model still available, you'll no doubt want to spruce it up with some really cool apps.

We've got you covered. Here are the top five must-have apps of 2016 you need to download, install, and try out for yourself on your new iPhone.

First up is Tweetbot, a Twitter client that's just more user-friendly than Twitter's own app. You can give both a try, but Tweetbot gives the user experience that's more focused on their own preference and convenience - or so The Verge reports. It comes with powerful muting tools and the option to Sync your timeline across other Apple devices (like your iPad and/or Mac).

The second app any iPhone - and in fact, smartphone - user needs to have is Instagram. This powerful image-centered social media platform is a great way for you to connect with different people via pictures of their everyday lives. Find users with common interests, share beautiful photos, and get instant updates from people you follow. That aside, it'll look great on your phone - Instagram's icon was listed as one of 2016's most notable logos, or so Wired reports.

Your third must-have app is the WhatsApp Messenger app - a truly powerful messaging app that allows you to chat to all your friends and contacts, even those not running on iOS. It uses your phone's internet connection to send messages, photos, and videos to anyone with a WhatsApp account. You can even call them, as long as both parties are connected to the internet.

WhatsApp is free to download and free to use - perfect for communicating with anyone and staying within budget.