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It's important to note that even the best productivity apps are not an instant panacea for all your work-related problems. Ads are extremely annoying (and not good, we surmise, for productivity). Some tools on this list, like the list-making tool Do!, require a one-time purchase to get rid of ads.

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With that in mind, we generally recommend starting with the free version of your tool of choice for a month or so, then moving up to the premium version if it has features that you feel would improve your experience. While the '21 days to form a habit' thing is largely a myth, it does take time to get used to new practices - and to figure out what actually works and what you're just honeymooning with. If you work across several operating systems or expect to switch frequently between a desktop app and a mobile app, this might be a good option for you. Our top productivity tool, Todoist, is cloud-based, which means it syncs across multiple devices. Only one - Stayfocusd - is a browser extension the rest are downloadable apps.

Most of the options on this list are available for iOS, Android, and desktop. There are also productivity apps available for business use - even versions of some of the tools on this list! - but we focus on personal productivity options here.ĩ of the best online fitness apps and digital coaches What is a productivity app?įor the purposes of this list, we're defining productivity apps as tools to help individuals spend their time according to their own priorities, whether those are work-related, hobby-related, or just a general decrease in social media use or screen time. Whatever your needs, there's likely a productivity app that'll give you a little boost - or at least some insights into your current behavior. Speaking of distractions, maybe you want to decrease the time you spend scrolling through social media during the workday and increase the time you spend working. Maybe you want to split tasks into smaller, more manageable goals: a method that makes big projects seem less daunting and can also keep you away from distractions. Maybe you want a to-do list that's better than a Google Doc. Maybe you often feel overwhelmed by the tasks in front of you and want a way to sort them into categories.

Increasing your productivity means something different to everyone. Keeping track of all of it can be a real nightmare, which is why you may want to set your sights on a productivity app. There is, put simply, a ton of crap to get done.

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