Here are 10 of the best iOS productivity apps that can help you reclaim your day so you have more time to relax or maybe even add more items to your to-do list to work on.
If you open another app before the timer’s finished counting down, your tree dies and its carcass materializes in your digital garden, creating a negative association with the effects of procrastination. If you manage to stay away from other apps for the set time, you’ll receive a notification and be immediately rewarded with a new, healthy, tree. You’ll also get a few digital coins you can save up to purchase other types of tree species.
Forest is incredibly simple but it’s just as addictive and weirdly rewarding to use, especially when you begin earning enough coins to unlock more interesting trees like the ginkgo and cherry blossom varieties. Perfect for those who find themselves checking Instagram and Facebook every 10 minutes when they should be working.
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Something more tech-savvy individuals will appreciate is the use of smart lists that automatically populate with task items marked for certain days or ranked by levels of importance. These can be a bit confusing though and most users will find themselves simply making and managing their own basic list of tasks which they can check off one-by-one.
The most impressive feature of Microsoft To-Do is how it syncs all information between other versions of the app which means that you can create lists on your Windows 10 computer, edit them on your iPad, and later check them off on your iPhone.
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This free app uses the iPhone’s camera to scan your cards and create digital copies of them within the app in less than a second. These digital versions can then be used in place of your plastic and cardboard physical ones next time you need them simply by opening the app and tapping on the relevant card.
Stocard automatically increases the screen brightness to make the digital barcodes easier to read by barcode scanners on location and the app can also be used to find your membership numbers quickly when you’re doing online shopping or booking.
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This app is completely free and, once downloaded and installed, automatically adds a new option to the iOS share menu that sends whatever page you’re viewing to whichever Windows 10 device you have selected.
If you tap your device’s name during the sharing process, your device will immediately open Microsoft Edge and load the page. If you tap Continue later, your Windows 10 PC or tablet will give you a reminder to open the page the next time you turn it on. With Continue on PC installed on your iOS device, you won’t have to email yourself links ever again.
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In Trello, tasks are represented as cards that can be edited and moved within a matter of seconds. Details can be added, due dates assigned, and custom color tags can be added to help define certain projects over others.
For power users, Trello features solid integrations with other services such as Skyscanner, Google Drive, and Slack that add even more functionality and the app also features a good amount of customizability when means you’ll be able to get it to look the way you want.
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This free app by Google features all of the basic map features you’d expect but also boasts what is arguably the most robust travel solution available. Do you have separate apps for train and bus schedules and do you frequently switch between apps to work out which route is the fastest and cheapest? Google Maps streamlines all of this chaos by displaying not only walking, driving, and public transport options in its search results but also Uber and Lyft prices and times as well.
Google Maps will make you a lot more productive by finding you best route available and saving you time during the search process. Need to find more than the best route? Google Maps also features a robust business search complete with user reviews, photos, and contact information. This app is a must-have for those that hate wasting time.
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As each session ends, a chime sounds, followed by the immediate beginning of the next session. This set schedule encourages you to focus on your current task during the work phases while simultaneously preventing you from spending too much time relaxing. Overall, it’s a pretty ingenious way to ensure the user maintains a good work/life balance.
In addition to the main timer feature, FlowTimer also contains a simple to-do list feature for free. There are also a variety of customization options and advanced features that can be unlocked by upgrading to the premium version for $4.99 but this isn’t necessary to get the most out of this productivity app.
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New social media posts can be composed directly within the app with full support for video and image uploading. These can then be scheduled to post to one or many accounts which is a massive time-saver.
What really improves productivity is SocialPilot’s curated content feature which collects hundreds of web pages related to a topic you’re interested in and allows you to add them to a publish cue for any of your accounts with the push of a button. This feature alone has the potential to free up hours from your weekly or daily work schedule.
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Infinite-width documents mean there’s no limit to your creativity, and Flow’s flexible tools let you mimic a wide variety of art, sketch, and drawing tools.
Download Flow and give it a try for a week. If you’d like to continue, sign up for a membership of $1.99 per month or $11.99 per year. You’ll gain cloud storage, a backup system, and even more tools.
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