There are so many great apps out there for getting your life in order.
So here’s your mega productivity toolbox containing 25 of my favorites… let’s do this ⤵️
Name: Things (@culturedcode)
What/Why: Things is the best-looking, most functional to-do list app out there, with rock solid sync and a distinctly #GTD flair
Price: ($50, macOS; $10, iOS; $20, iPadOS)
culturedcode.com/things/
Name: Todoist (@todoist)
What/Why: because *you need a to-do list* and this one works on basically every platform on Earth
Price: Free (with a $3/month Pro option)
todoist.com
Name: Supreme (@supreme_app)
What/Why: simple to-do list app for laying out reminders & to-dos by day
Price: Free (with a $1/month or $25/lifetime upgrade option)
supreme.li
Name: Spark (@SparkMailApp)
What/Why: email is notoriously bad in the web browser, but Spark is crisp & clean, and offers features like snooze and send later
Price: Free (with a paid option for teams)
sparkmailapp.com
Name: Basecamp (@basecamp)
What/Why: the best tool for team communication & project management
Price: $99/month
basecamp.com
Name: Hey (@heyhey)
What/Why: a funky email service from the makers of Basecamp
Price: $99/year
hey.com
Name: Day One (@dayoneapp)
What/Why: reflecting on your life is important, and Day One lets you do so on all your Apple devices
Price: Free (premium option lets you add video & audio)
dayoneapp.com
Name: Quill (@QuillChat)
What/Why: because team chat is great, but Slack is the worst
Price: Free (with a $15/user/month Pro option)
quill.chat
Name: Raindrop.io (@raindrop_io)
What/Why: an all-in-one bookmark manager that lets you collect links, media, and files
Price: Free (with a $3/month Pro option)
raindrop.io
Name: Airtable (@airtable)
What/Why: a powerful database that thinks it’s a spreadsheet
Price: Free (with Plus, Pro, and Enterprise options available)
airtable.com/invite/r/NAg36…
Name: Notion (@NotionHQ)
What/Why: an all-in-one workspace that can be just about anything you want it to be
Price: Free (with Pro, Team, and Enterprise options available)
notion.so
Name: Craft (@craftdocsapp)
What/Why: a beautiful app for writing & note-taking, not to mention a 2021 Apple Design Award Finalist (!)
Price: Free (with $44.99/year Professional option)
craft.do
Name: Whimsical (@WhimsicalPowers)
What/Why: docs, flowcharts, wireframes, sticky notes & mindmaps… it’s all here
Price: Free (with Pro & Organization accounts available)
whimsical.com
Name: Ulysses (@ulyssesapp)
What/Why: a beautiful writing environment with solid organization & publishing features
Price: $6/month or $50/year
ulysses.app
Name: AirBuddy (@airbuddyapp)
What/Why: if your own AirPods of any kind, you need AirBuddy in your Mac’s menubar
Price: $10
v2.airbuddy.app
Name: Cardhop (@flexibits)
What/Why: a gorgeous contacts manager for all of your Apple devices
Price: Free (with Individual & Family plans for Flexibits Premium; $5 or $8/month)
flexibits.com/cardhop
Name: Fantastical (@flexibits)
What/Why: a better calendar for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
Price: Free (with Individual & Family plans for Flexibits Premium; $5 or $8/month)
flexibits.com/fantastical
Name: CleanShot X (@CleanShot)
What/Why: the only way to capture your Mac’s screen and share it with the world, and probably my favorite utility on macOS… so good
Price: $29 one-time Basic option, or $10/month Pro option
cleanshot.com
Name: TextExpander (@TextExpander)
What/Why: use short abbreviations to output larger blocks of commonly used text & images
Price: $4/month “Life Hacker” option; $10/user/month Team option
textexpander.com
Name: Be Focused (@xwavesoft)
What/Why: a lightweight Pomodoro timer for your menubar
Price: $5
xwavesoft.com/be-focused-pro…
Name: 1Password (@1Password)
What/Why: securely store strong passwords for all of your online accounts
Price: $3/month for individuals; $5/month for families (Team/Enterprise options available, too)
1password.com
Name: Camo (@reincubate)
What/Why: because your best webcam might be the one in your smartphone
Price: Free (with $5/month or $79 lifetime Pro options)
reincubate.com/camo/
Name: Deliveries (@deliveriesapp)
What/Why: for answering the question “when will my new toy arrive?” on all your devices
Price: $5/year
deliveries.app
Name: Hemingway (@HemingwayApp)
What/Why: run your writing through this tool to make it clear and concise
Price: Free in the browser; $20 desktop app available
hemingwayapp.com
Name: Overcast (@OvercastFM)
What/Why: with Smart Speed and Voice Boost, there’s no better podcast player on iOS
Price: Free with ads (optional $10/year Premium subscription)
overcast.fm
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(h/t @heyblake for inspiring me to write this thread)
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