Must-Have Apps for Staying Organized and Productive

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Keeping track of your tasks with a to-do list is a classic but helpful way to manage your daily responsibilities. You can write it down on paper, in a document on your computer, or on sticky notes. But if you want some extra help, there are some great apps available with unique features to suit different needs.

Sunsama

Great for timeboxing: This app is praised for its features, especially its ability to help you plan every minute of your day. It integrates with platforms like Google Calendar and Slack. After a 14-day free trial, it costs $20 per month or $192 per year.

TickTick

Ideal for focus: TickTick helps you organize tasks and subtasks, making it easier to break your work into smaller chunks. It also includes a built-in Pomodoro timer to help you stay focused. The basic version is free, but for more features, it’s $35.99 per year.

Todoist

The go-to option: Todoist is popular and easy to use across various devices. It offers features like Kanban to organize tasks and due dates. The free version allows five personal projects, while the paid version ($4 or $6 per month) offers more projects and task reminders.

Things

The simplest option: Exclusive to Apple devices, Things offers a clean interface and easy organization with checklists and view filters. It costs $49.99 for Mac, $19.99 for iPad, or $9.99 for iPhone after a 15-day free trial.

Any.do

Best for the disorganized: Any.do helps you plan your day with due dates and AI features to suggest subtasks. It’s free for basic features or $5 to $8 per month for more advanced options like recurring tasks and shared family space.

Asana

Ideal for teams: Asana is designed for group collaboration, with features like timelines to track group work. It’s free for personal use, but for teams, it costs $10.99 to $24.99 per person per month for additional features like goals and approvals.