Productivity Apps

Things 2 for Mac is 50% off until January 31st

By Allyson Kazmucha, Friday, Jan 25, 2013 a 1:18 pm

If you currently have Things 2 for iOS but just couldn't bite the bullet and pay $49.99 for the Mac version, you can now get it for half off but only for a limited time. Things 2 for Mac is currently on sale in the Mac App Store for $24.99 until January 31st.

Things 2 is a beautiful task management suite that's available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It's on the higher end when it comes to price but Things 2 brought with it a slew of great features that make it worth the price tag for anyone who wants to get things done with one of the best task management apps available.

Todo app Carrot keeps you on task with personality and attitude

By Allyson Kazmucha, Thursday, Jan 24, 2013 a 5:15 pm

We've seen many todo apps for iPhone but Carrot is the first one that has a personality of its own. The idea behind Carrot is that it should motivate you to do things. As you complete things, Carrot becomes happy with you and may even give you a reward. But if you go too long without getting anything accomplished, Carrot becomes angry.

Readdle having huge Black Friday sale on iPhone and iPad apps

By Leanna Lofte, Thursday, Nov 22, 2012 a 1:22 pm

The folks at Readdle make some of the best productivity apps for the iPhone and iPad, and for two days (beginning on Black Friday) all their apps will be up to 80% off. One of their most popular apps, PDF Expert for iPhone will actually be available for free!

Microsoft Office once again reportedly on its way to iOS

By Joseph Keller, Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 a 11:55 am

Microsoft Office may finally be making its way to iOS. Yes. Again. This time the rumors come courtesy of a press release from Microsoft’s Czech Republic team, as well as Microsoft product manager Petr Bobek.

Take your notes to the next level with Drafts 2.0 for iPhone and Drafts for iPad

By Leanna Lofte, Thursday, Aug 23, 2012 a 12:04 am

Drafts, by Agile Tortoise is all about getting down your thoughts and ideas quickly and efficiently -- and it's now available on the iPad (as a separate purchase) with the ability to sync content between your iPhone and iPad based on the Simperium platform. The iPhone version has also gone 2.0 and features a fresh new look.

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Keep stylish shopping and to-do lists with Lister for iPhone

By Leanna Lofte, Monday, Aug 20, 2012 a 9:42 pm

Lister is stylish new list app for the iPhone. It offers a nice, clean interface for shopping and to-do lists that can be password protected on a per-list basis. You can also add pricing to shopping list items so that you can quickly see the total cost associated with each list.

Checkmark vs. Due vs. TellMeLater: iPhone reminder app shootout!

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Jul 18, 2012 a 4:43 pm

For many, their iPhone is a tool frequently used for staying on task and remembering to do things when they need to be done. That's why there isn't any shortage of reminder apps for iPhone in the App Store. Checkmark, Due, and TellMeLater are three of our favorites, but are any of them worth ditching Apple's built-in iOS reminders app?

And if so, which one?

Checkmark for iPhone review

By Leanna Lofte, Tuesday, Jul 17, 2012 a 6:21 pm

Checkmark is a new productivity app that lets you create location and time-based reminders on your iPhone. And to create them wickedly fast -- as in, only 3 taps! Checkmark will keep your reminders organized by location and distance, making it easy to see what needs to be done closest to you.

Bento 4 for iPad review

By Allyson Kazmucha, Monday, Jul 2, 2012 a 6:29 pm

Bento for iPad by FileMaker is a personal database app that allows you to manage all your data in one easy to use app to stay productive and stay organized. Bento 4 brings new features and improvements over the last version of Bento to make an already great database app even better.

Invy for iPhone review: an easy way to plan a meet-up

By Leanna Lofte, Friday, May 11, 2012 a 10:23 pm

Planning events and get-togethers is never a fun task because it's difficult to find a date and time that works for everyone. Invy removes this stress by doing the hard work for you. All you have to do is create the event with several possible dates and invite your friends. Once everyone responds, choose the date that works for most people.