Twitter is increasingly become a one-stop shop when it comes to functionality, but there are still plenty of gaps that can make getting the most out of Twitter a challenge.

Happily, there are plenty of tools to fill those gaps – here are three of our favourites.

1. Riffle

There are plenty of Twitter analytics tools out there, but Riffle presents the data in an easy-to-digest, visual way.

Riffle is a Chrome extension, meaning that once it's installed you can login to your regular Twitter page, and enjoy souped-up features.

These include influencer and competitor analysis, your top tweets and mentions, which devices your followers favour, and a daily breakdown of your performance and follower activity. 

2. ManageFlitter

With over 3 million users, ManageFlitter is one of the most popular and robust Twitter apps going around.

The app excels at organising your followers into groups based on interests and a broad range of criteria. ManageFlitter also lets you drill down to see when you're followers are most likely to be online, and the best time to schedule tweets.

As a bonus, this plucky app also has one of the most powerful bio search functions around, making connecting with influencers easier.

3. Paper.li

Looking for a new way to present your tweets and mentions? Paper.li has the answer.

This clever tool lets you collate your top tweets, and those of your followers, into a newspaper-style format that can be shared on your Twitter account. 

Aside from presenting trending topics in an easy-on-the-eyes format, Paper.li might also get you a boost from influencers who feature in your daily digest.