The best free productivity apps for mobile
devices in 2017 (6 to 11)
6. 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
7. 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 free to use,
although there's the option to upgrade to a pro version with more features.
Platforms: Android and iOS
Price: Free
8. Pocket
When you have an
incredibly busy home and work life, it’s easy to come across great articles or
videos online but not have the time to enjoy them. Pocket lets you save items like videos,
articles and e-books so you can access them when you have a spare few minutes
at some point in the future. It’s a great way to stay organised too. Depending
on the version you have, you can create tags to keep everything neat and tidy,
or listen to articles with text-to-speech. There’s unlimited storage on offer
as well.
Platforms: Android and iOS
Price: Free
9. RescueTime
As they say, time
is money, and you can easily waste both by spending most of the day staring at
social media feeds and watching videos on Facebook. RescueTime aims to get you to change your ways and
avoid bad working habits. It analyses the apps and websites you view the most,
and breaks them down into a list so that you know where your time is going. The
idea is you can then use this information to set productivity goals. The app is
free, but the pro version lets you go a step further by blocking specific sites
and setting up notifications.
Platforms: Android and iOS
Price: Free
10. Adobe Acrobat Reader
It’s always a good
idea to have a PDF reader at your disposal, and Adobe is arguably the best out
there. The Adobe Acrobat Reader app, which you can get on both
Android and iOS for free, lets you edit and add comments to PDFs. If you have
an Adobe account, you can benefit from even more features. For instance, you
can convert PDFs into various different formats and store them in the cloud.
There’s the option of connecting the app to Dropbox too, and if you have an
iPad Pro, you can use the Apple Pencil to annotate documents.
Platforms: Android and iOS
Price: Free
11. LinkedIn
LinkedIn is like
Marmite – you either love or hate it. However, if you’re a business owner or
professional, it’s worth creating an account on the platform. Widely accepted
as the world’s leading social media site for pros, it lets you connect with
colleagues, clients and other relevant contacts. What’s more, it’s a great way
to show off your CV and to hunt for employment prospects. LinkedIn has a
website, of course, alongside mobile apps for Android and iOS.
Platforms: Android and iOS
Price: Free
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