10 Apps to Help You Become More Productive in 2024
For some of us, being productive is really hard. Staying on track with your goals and daily tasks feels so hard that sometimes you may just prefer to skip them for the day.
But if you want to crush your goals in 2024, you should try to become more productive — even though that's easier said than done.
The good news is that you don't have to do it alone; you have your iPhone to help you. While most of us use our iPhones to browse social media or play games, there are plenty of apps that will help you become the productivity machine you always wanted to be.
If you want to become a more productive person, these apps will help you get the job done. Whether you want to know where your time is going or you just want help planning your day, there is an app for you.
With that said, you can't solely rely on apps. You also need to do your part, or you'll never become the productive person you know you can be. 2024 will be your year; all you need to do is put in the work.
If you struggled with predictivity in 2023, read on for 10 apps that will help you have a more productive 2024.
Trello: organize anything!
When it comes to managing your projects, there's no better app than Trello.
This simple but effective app is the perfect way to keep track of all your tasks — both big and small. All you need to do is create a board for your project and start adding cards to keep everything organized.
What's more, you can also share your Trello boards with other people to make it easier to manage a team and know what everyone is working on at the moment.
Plus, you can add different widgets or "power-ups" to your boards, like a calendar or access to Google Drive, to make it even easier to work on any task you have.
If you want to unlock everything Trello has to offer, you'll need to pay for a monthly subscription. However, the good news is that the free version offers everything most of us need to get started.
Forest: Focus for Productivity
Forest is a unique and interesting app that will make sure you stick to your 2024 goals. Not only will you be able to stay focused, but you'll also build your own digital garden with every goal you crush.
With Forest, you can block your iPhone so you don't get distracted when you need to work. You can set timers and start working so you can plant a new virtual tree on that day.
If you successfully crush your daily goals, your forest will grow. If you fail, your plants will start to wither, leaving you with a dead forest.
The best part about Forest is that you can also help the world. By using the app, you can also plant real trees around the world. You can see how many trees you've helped plant and how many other users have planted.
If you want to save yourself and the planet, this app is a no-brainer.
Todoist: To-Do List & Planner
If you want to become more productive, a good tip is to plan your day the day before so you know what you need to do as soon as you wake up.
But if you find it hard to plan ahead on a piece of paper, you can use an app like Todoist.
Todoist is one of the most popular daily planners on the App Store —and for a good reason. With it, you can organize your day, your work, and your life.
You can create projects to collaborate with other people or just keep track of your personal stuff, like your to-do list or what groceries you need to pick up — and with support for location reminders, you can even get a notification when you're near the store.
Moreover, you can also keep track of different habits and goals. If you want to read every day, you can create that goal on Todoist, and the app will remind you what you need to do every day.
The best part is that Todoist syncs to the cloud so you can keep track of all your reminders, no matter which device you're using that day.
Dropbox: Cloud & Photo Storage
If you want to be more productive at work or school, you need to keep some of your most important files in the cloud, where they're easy to access.
Sure, you can use iCloud for your personal stuff, but if you want to share files with a client or coworker, you're better off with a platform like Dropbox.
Dropbox has been around for years now, and it's still one of the best cloud storage platforms you'll find online. You can upload any type of file to the cloud and create links to share them with anyone.
Plus, Dropbox works on any device or operating system, so you can access your work files no matter where you are.
Google Docs: Sync, Edit, Share
Google Docs is one of the most versatile apps you can have on your iPhone.
With Google Docs, you can create, import, or share Word documents in the cloud. You can start working on your homework, edit an important document on your computer, and then pick up where you left off on your iPhone while you're on the go.
Moreover, you can share your files with pretty much anyone. They'll be able to check the file and read it, or you can let them edit your files so it's easier for them to make any changes they want — and keep track of those changes so you can see exactly what was done to your doc.
Evernote - Notes Organizer
There are times when we have a lot in our heads. Whether you're thinking about taxes, work, or future projects, your mind is filled with a lot of things that you're sure you'll remember.
Unfortunately, we forget most of those things in just a couple of hours. To help you remember your most important thoughts, you need a note-taking app like Evernote.
Evernote is one of the best and most complete note-taking apps on the app store. You can create notes about anything in just a few seconds. It doesn't matter if you want to write something or create voice notes; Evernote has your back.
Moreover, Evernote is accessible in the cloud. You can access your notes on your iPhone or open your account on a Windows or Mac computer to continue working on your notes.
Whether you want to journal, plan a project, or draft your next novel, Evernote has all the tools you need.
Pocket: Stay Informed
Part of being productive is keeping all your files and links handy for when you really need them. For your files, you can use Dropbox or Google Docs, but if you need to save links, you should use an app like Pocket.
Pocket is the perfect app to save all your most important links from around the web. You can save an article and read it later or share it with someone in just a few taps.
Moreover, Pocket also features articles you might be interested in. These stories are curated by Pocket's editors, so you'll find great reads in a matter of seconds. And if you don't feel like writing, there is also a way to listen to the articles you save like they are podcasts.
And if you hate distractions, Pocket removes all the visual clutter so you can focus on the article itself instead of looking at ads or recommendations you don't care about.
If you just want to save links, the free version of Pocket will get the job done, but there's also a paid subscription for those who want advanced features like the ability to do full-text searches of your entire library and a permanent archive of everything you've saved.
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar
Another fantastic app for planning your days and weeks ahead of time is TickTick. What makes the app so great is the amount of features it has available.
For starters, you can easily create all your tasks so you know what you need to do the next day. In your inbox, you can create different types of categories so you know when you need to do some school work and when you need to work on your personal life.
And if you really want to focus on your work, TickTick also comes with a Pomodoro timer, which lets you stay focused on your work for 25 minutes and then gives you a 5-minute break so you can relax before you start working again.
This app also comes with many different widgets to help you stay on track with your goals. You can create habits and use the Home Screen widgets to remember to complete them every day. You can then check your stats so you know if you're falling behind or if you're on track.
Day One Journal: Private Diary
If you want to be more productive, an easy habit you should try to implement is journaling. This will help you stay focused on what you need to do every day and will remind you why you're trying to crush your goals in 2024.
And a great digital journal is called Day One Journal. This app makes journaling on your iPhone easy, fun, and secure.
You write down your thoughts or use photos or videos to start your personal journal. And if you feel stuck. Day One also offers daily prompts to help you build the habit of writing — and even ties in with the new Journalling Suggestions that Apple added in iOS 17.2.
Speaking of habits, this app also comes with widgets and a calendar so you can keep track of all the days you've written at least something small.
And if you don't like writing on your iPhone, you can access Day One on your iPad, your Mac, or even your Apple Watch, so you never miss a day.
Toggl Track: Hours & Time Log
If you're like most of us, chances are you don't have enough time in your day. However, that might be because, like most of us, you aren't managing your time properly.
To manage your time more effectively, you need to know where your time is actually going. And that's where Toggl Track comes in.
Toggl Track is a simple app that will help you track your time so you know what your daily activities actually look like.
All you need to do is start using Toggl Track when you start a new activity, and the app will record how much time you use. At the end of the day, week, or month, you can check the app's reports to see what you're doing with your time.
The best part is that you can access Toggl Track from any device you use, which makes it easier to track your time or check your reports.
