3 Productivity Apps You Never Knew You Needed

Like many of us today, there’s so many things that we’ve just got to get done, or else we’d be considered behind in our schedule, or just simply unproductive, right? Well with the world at our fingertips (inside that little six inch computer we keep in our pockets all day), it’s now easier than ever to manage our time with new productivity apps. Have no idea what I’m talking about? Do you want to? Okay! Here are 3 productivity apps to help you manage those 168 hours of chaos you deal with every week.

1. Toggl

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Toggl is the simple, intuitive time tracker app that you'll actually use. It isn't limited by device and works on your computer, tablet and phone, so no matter where or what you're working on, your hours are being tracked. When you've completed a task, take a look at the detailed report. Toggl crunches the numbers and shows you how your time was spent. Toggl is free to use, though premium features start at $9 a month per user.

2. ToDoist

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ToDoist is the ultimate todo list app, having helped over 10 million people get more control over their lives. To start using the tool, first jot down everything you need to get done. The intelligent software will then interpret and categorize the tasks for you based on your entries. It can also be used to keep your entire team on track. ToDoist is free for basic functionality, $36 a year for premium features, and $60 a year (per user) for full featured access for your entire team.

3. Slack

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Slack is a communication app that makes collaboration a breeze. All of your office communications are neatly organized and searchable. Different channels can be created for different projects, departments, and clients; and team members can jump in and out of conversations as needed. You can also share documents, video chat, and send GIFs inside the application. To really boost productivity, you can integrate other tools like Google Drive, Dropbox, and SalesForce. Plans range from $0 to $12.50 a month, per user.