The best free productivity apps for mobile devices in 2017 (6 TO 10)
6. Slack
The market for
communication apps is quite fragmented, but when it comes to keeping up-to-date
with your colleagues and in-work teams, Slack is
a no-brainer. It offers real-time messaging, and you can share files in
one-to-one and group conversations. The app is known for its powerful search
and archiving functionalities, so you'll always be able to find past files and
conversations easily.
And there are also integrations with apps and
services such as Dropbox, Asana, Google Drive, Twitter, Zendesk and more. Slack
syncs across all devices, from smartphones to computers, and it's free with
certain limitations (which you can rid yourself of if you upgrade to a paid
subscription).
Platforms: Android
and iOS
Price: Free
7. Buffer
If you deal with a
ton of social media feeds at work, then you ought to have a look at Buffer. It's one of the best tools you can
get for scheduling posts on sites like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. The
platform is easy to use, too. You simply link your company accounts to one
email, and you'll be able to push out tweets and status updates in a matter of
seconds. There are apps for iOS and Android, although you can use Buffer on the
web too. An individual account with one social profile is free, but if you have
multiple profiles or team members who want to use the service, you'll need to
pay for a subscription (from $10 a month).
Platforms: Android and iOS
Price: Free
8. Evernote
Evernote has been
around for a good few years and is one of the safest bets when it comes to
using apps to boost productivity. It offers a variety of note-taking tools so
you can change the way you work on and organise your personal and professional
projects. You can write, analyse and store ideas in the form of notes,
notebooks, checklists and to-do lists. Notes can be taken in a plethora of
formats, including text, sketches, photos, audio, web clippings, PDFs and more.
The app syncs
across all your devices, so you never have to worry about losing your precious
notes and documents. It's so versatile, businesses can even use it as a
scaled-down project management tool. It's free to use, although there's
the option to upgrade to a pro version with more features.
Platforms: Android and iOS
Price: Free
9. DropTask
When it comes to
working on projects with a large team, things can get pretty hectic. Allocating
tasks ends up taking forever, and soon everyone's confused. The solution? DropTask.
It offers a vibrant, colourful interface that delivers an enjoyable but
effective task management experience.
The main feature here is a customisable workflow board,
where team members can allocate tasks and check what they're expected to do.
You can invite up to five colleagues to work on tasks in real-time, and you can
assign items under multiple categories. Like many of the other apps listed in
this article, DropTask is cloud-based and syncs across devices.
Platforms: Android and iOS
Price: Free
10. Wunderlist
There's certainly
no shortage of to-do list apps out there, but equally there's no denying
that Wunderlist is one of the best. The app allows you
to create as many task lists as you want and share them with your colleagues.
They sync across devices, so you'll always have them to hand. Note that the app
is free, but there's a pro version that'll cost you a few quid a year. You can
delegate tasks, set deadlines, add notes, create reminders and split items into
sub-tasks – and the interface is easy-to-use, and looks good, too.
Platforms: Android and iOS
Price: Free
By Nicholas Fearn
TECHRADAR.COM
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