{"id":945,"date":"2018-06-12T09:03:06","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T09:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/govinddas.com\/?p=945"},"modified":"2018-06-10T09:06:09","modified_gmt":"2018-06-10T09:06:09","slug":"top-productivity-apps-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/govinddas.com\/index.php\/top-productivity-apps-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Productivity Apps for iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are plenty of other options out there (and we\u2019ve heard from readers in the past as to\u00a0what they enjoyed using<\/a>), but these 40 are among the best.<\/p>\n

Over the years here, we\u2019ve discussed plenty of apps that you can use to improve your overall productivity.<\/p>\n

There are certain ones that many of our contributors and editors (past and present) have adopted over the long-term \u2014 there are always the stalwarts that stick around. But there are also new apps that crop up every day, adding more and more depth to the app category.<\/p>\n

Some of the apps are incredibly plain and simple, while others are more robust and offer more features than you can shake a stick at.\u00a0And everyone has the one they prefer.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been our job (and still is our job) to keep abreast of all of the productivity-type apps out there. As a result \u2014 and as a bit of a refresher \u2014 we\u2019ve put together a list of 40 best productivity apps\u00a0for iPhone to provide you with an all-in-one resource for you.<\/p>\n

Productivity apps to help you get things done<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0OmniFocus<\/a><\/h4>\n

This app is, while pricey, considered to be one of the (if not the) most robust and full-featured productivity apps on the market.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Forest<\/a><\/h4>\n

Train yourself to put your phone down and stay focused on the task at hand by playing with this planting game. It\u2019s fun and will help you achieve more.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0Things<\/a><\/h4>\n

Another robust choice, this app is a favorite amongst \u201cproductivityists\u201d.[1]<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a030\/30<\/a><\/h4>\n

Recently covered here at Lifehack<\/a>, 30\/30 is a newcomer to the game that incorporates lists and timing of tasks into an elegant and easy-to-use interface.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Any.Do<\/a><\/h4>\n

A beautiful-looking app that is both easy on the eyes and your wallet.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0PocketLife Calendar<\/a><\/h4>\n

This calendar app\u00a0is specifically designed to be stylish and super easy-to-use. You can organize your life easily with different modern features.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Asana<\/a><\/h4>\n

We\u2019ve covered Asana here at Lifehack<\/a>, and it is being actively developed by a strong team committed to making collaborative task management a more efficient and effective experience.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0ToDoist<\/a><\/h4>\n

This app keeps track of everything \u2013 from simple errands to your most important projects \u2013 so you can get it all done and enjoy more peace of mind along the way.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0FlowTasks<\/a><\/h4>\n

From the folks at MetaLab, Flow is a gorgeous collaborative task management app that is easy-to-use and incredibly functional.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0Calendars 5<\/a><\/h4>\n

This calendar app focuses on events that help you to keep track of upcoming events and tasks easily.\u00a0It has everything you need to organize, track and complete your to-dos.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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11.\u00a0Clear \u2013 Tasks, Reminders & To-Do Lists<\/a><\/h4>\n

A fun and innovative list-making app that relies on swiping and pinching to make things happen. Clear created a lot of buzz when it launched, and might be the perfect to-do list gateway app for many.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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12.\u00a0Due<\/a><\/h4>\n

A robust reminders app that lets you store and maintain reminders of all types. It\u2019s replaced Reminders for me when it comes to the basics, and it\u2019s\u00a0worth a look<\/a>\u00a0if you want to keep the mundane stuff out of your head and cluttering your mind.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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13.\u00a0Checkmark 2<\/a><\/h4>\n

I use this app<\/a>\u00a0for location-based reminders (such as groceries I need to get or single items I need to pick up from various locations). Checkmark is simple to use and a valuable addition to my productivity arsenal.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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14.\u00a0TeuxDeux<\/a><\/h4>\n

Created by Tina Roth Eisenberg and Fictive Kin \u2014 Teux Deux is simple and incredibly stellar in terms of design. If you like lists (including the popular \u201cSomeday Bucket\u201d) and want to associate dates with tasks, then Teux Deux will be right up your alley.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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15.\u00a0Wunderlist\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n

Another incredibly popular choice is Wunderlist. Part of 6Wunderkinder\u2019s software family, it sports a gorgeous design and is incredibly functional. We\u2019ve talked about the app a couple of times here at Lifehack, so check those posts out\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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16.\u00a0Nirvana<\/a><\/h4>\n

For the GTD enthusiasts, there\u2019s Nirvana. Straight from the source: \u201cNirvana frees your mind to focus on actually getting things done. If you\u2019ve had enough of generic to-do lists, it\u2019s time for Nirvana.\u201d<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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17.\u00a0Priorities<\/a><\/h4>\n

An elegant-looking task management app that has received decent reviews,[2]<\/sup><\/span>\u00a0this could be the one for you if you\u2019re not a fan of OmniFocus or Things \u2014 especially if you need (or want) to share tasks with others.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Productivity apps that help you build habits<\/h2>\n

18.\u00a0Productive<\/a><\/h4>\n

With this app, you can plan your habits with an easy-to-use interface, schedule habits for any time of the day, set smart reminders for each time of the day and stay on track with useful feedback. This app is perfect for anyone who wants to build a habit that sticks.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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19.\u00a0Habitica: Gamified Taskmanager<\/a><\/h4>\n

You can complete tasks and build habits in a more fun way with this app. Input your Habits, your Daily goals, and your To-Do list, and then create a custom avatar. Check off tasks to level up your avatar and unlock features such as armor, pets, skills, and even quests.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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20.\u00a0Streaks<\/a><\/h4>\n

This app follows the model of the popular \u201cdon\u2019t break the chain method\u201d in that you use the app to track how you are donig in the pursuit of your goal. Great for goal-setting \u2014 and an easy and elegant interface to boot.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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21.\u00a0Remember The Milk<\/a><\/h4>\n

Another popular to-do list app, Remember The Milk has a huge following. It has plenty to offer, including the ability to share tasks with others.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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22.\u00a0Day One Journal<\/a><\/h4>\n

When it comes to journaling, nothing really beats Day One. Its latest update added a slew of features that will make you want to\u00a0start making journaling a habit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Productivity apps that makes organization easy<\/h2>\n

23.\u00a0Evernote<\/a><\/h4>\n

Touted as the world\u2019s most widely-used productivity app,\u00a0Evernote<\/a>\u00a0an be used simply as a notetaking app or can be customized to be your GTD app of choice \u2014 among other things.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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24.\u00a0Pocket<\/a><\/h4>\n

You can save an article, video or link you want to read or watch later to Pocket from anywhere including your computer, Safari, email, and your favorite apps like Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard, and Feedly.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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25.\u00a0Sync.Me<\/a><\/h4>\n

This app identifies unknown phone calls, warns you from annoying spam calls, and adds a caller picture to your contacts from Facebook, Twitter and Google+.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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26.\u00a0Droplr<\/a><\/h4>\n

One of the most popular file-sharing apps out there today. Straight from the source: \u201cStay productive on the go. Droplr for iPhone keeps you in sync and makes sharing on the iPhone natural.\u201d<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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27.\u00a0Dropbox<\/a><\/h4>\n

Before iCloud, there was Dropbox. And there still is Dropbox, which is still widely used by both Mac and PC users all over the globe. It\u2019s like having a flash drive in your iPhone. A must-have.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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28.\u00a0iDolly\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n

In conjunction with Dolly Drive and DollySync, iDolly allows you to\u00a0edit and share your documents from your iPhone.<\/p>\n

Since all your changes sync automatically to all your devices, the current version of a document will always be accessible because Dolly Sync keeps everything in sync. Very handy.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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29.\u00a0Soulver<\/a><\/h4>\n

It may seem odd that a calculator app shows up on this list, but this is no ordinary calendar app. Ben Brooks over at The Brooks review describes Soulver as follows: \u201cIt is what calculators would have been if they were invented at the same time computers were, instead of what we have with most calculator apps.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0[3]<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Productivity apps that help you work smart<\/h2>\n

30.\u00a0Captio<\/a><\/h4>\n

A simple capture tool. Straight from the developers:\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s simple. Open Captio and start typing. When you\u2019re done, hit Send. The note is immediately delivered to your email inbox.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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31.\u00a0Drafts<\/a><\/h4>\n

A tremendous capture tool that allows for simple capture, followed by sending items to various applications such as OmniFocus, Things and more.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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32.\u00a0NoteShelf 2<\/a><\/h4>\n

This is a perfect note-taking app for you. You can take beautiful handwritten notes, type, annotate PDFs, record audio & create lists. You can organize them into categories or groups.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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33.\u00a0Doodle<\/a><\/h4>\n

This app links directly with the Doodle service, which is one that allows you to plan and organize meetings far more efficiently and effectively. Lifehack contributor Steve Dotto has written about Doodle more in-depth\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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34.\u00a0TextExpander (Legacy)<\/a><\/h4>\n

I have saved countless hours of time with TextExpander, and despite its inability to be as robust on iOS as it is on the Mac, it is still a worthy app to have in your arsenal.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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35.\u00a0Launch Center Pro<\/a><\/h4>\n

A quick launcher for the iPhone that doesn\u2019t just launch an app\u2026with some of them it can do much more. This app saves you time by launching complex actions in a single tap.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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36.\u00a0GoodReader<\/a><\/h4>\n

This may seem to be an odd one to make this list, but here are plenty of reasons why it is here with\u00a0this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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37.\u00a0LogMeIn<\/a><\/h4>\n

Want to be able to control your Mac from wherever you are? Then get this app.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Productivity apps that improve security<\/h2>\n

38.\u00a01Password<\/a><\/h4>\n

There is simply no better password manager out there. I\u2019ve even put together a\u00a01Password Emergency Kit<\/em>\u00a0worth looking at\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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39.\u00a0LastPass Password Manager<\/a><\/h4>\n

You can store passwords and logins, create online shopping profiles, generate strong passwords, track personal information in photo and audio notes.<\/p>\n

All you have to do is remember your LastPass master password, and LastPass autofills web browser and app logins for you.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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40.\u00a0Truecallers<\/a><\/h4>\n

Identify and block spammers, search for unknown numbers and call friends easily with this app. With a community-based spam list from over 250 million users, you\u2019ll need this app.<\/p>\n

Download it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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