Still, looking for your dream productivity app? One that would not only work like a charm but also look good on the screen of your device?
We hate to break it to you, but it might take a while. According to Statista, last year, there were 1.84 million apps you could download from the Apple App Store and 2.57 million available at the Google Play store (last quarter of 2019).
The good news, however, is that we’ve done the heavy lifting for you and sorted the wheat from the chaff. Here’s a list of four classy productivity apps that work a treat and look the part.
Taskade
Who said that project-management apps are only good for work?
With a beautiful, minimalist design and essential functionality at the tip of your fingers, Taskade lets you create to-do lists, organize your pet-projects or brainstorm daring ideas (fun templates included).
Want to make it truly yours? Add custom icons, color-coding and emoticons for each project and workspace to give them a unique flavor.
You can download Taskade for iOS and Android and sync across all your devices. Windows and Mac apps are also available.
Noisli
If you feel like you’re not performing at your best and could use some downtime, Noisli will help you calm your nerves and regain focus.
Noisli offers a selection of background sounds fit for every occasion. Whether you want to recreate a cozy cafe mood, unwind to the sounds of a forest or just engage a rainy mood, the app has you covered.
As with the other productivity apps on our list, Noisli boasts a beautiful, zen-like user interface. Each sound-theme is represented by minimalist icons and mellow colors.
The app comes with 28 sound themes like white noise, running water or crackling fire. You can combine sounds into Combos and create the perfect mood for work or relaxation.
Headspace
Yep, meditation is no longer reserved for reclusive monks and shady gurus.
Headspace is a wildly popular app that helps users discover the power of daily meditation. Co-founded by a former Buddhist monk, Headspace offers a number of guided programs, each represented with aesthetic visuals and a soothing voice of the lector.
According to Headspace, using the app can help reduce burnout, lower stress and increase focus by as much as 14%. If you want to reset and rebuild your mental strength, you can sign up for a free, 10-day introduction program.
Forest
The idea behind Forest is simple. The app measures your ability to focus on work and represents your performance as virtual trees.
Each time you start a timer to focus on a task, you plant a tree sapling that grows or withers depending on your behavior. If you resist the urge to fiddle with the phone, planted trees group into forests — a track record of completed sessions.
Need some extra incentive? Every time you earn coins (Forest currency) in the app, you can use them to support the Trees for Life organization and contribute to real reforestation efforts. So far, the Forest team donated 602,913 trees, which is not too shabby for a simple productivity app.
Conclusion
Apps like Taskade, Forest, Headspace and Noisli represent a rare breed of tools that combine essential functionality with an aesthetic treat. They are also proof that productivity can be a feast for the eyes!
