These modern productivity tools range from gamified work apps to employee reinforcement platforms that aim to encourage staff with positive feedback. Standouts include social productivity apps that let users improve work habits alongside co-workers. In addition to staying self-motivated, users can seek support from friends while being accountable to a larger group.
Other notable examples include streamlined email apps that categorize priority and spam messages in order to save workers time. While examples like Google's Inbox app group messages according to subject matter and sender, the TL;DR email platform keeps text concise and caps messages over 30 words in length. This particular example is inspired by social media platforms like Twitter that are designed with a limited character count while ultimately cutting correspondence time in half.
38 Modern Productivity Tools
From Gamified Productivity Apps to Employee Reinforcement Platform:
Jana Pijak — Mar 17, 2016 — Tech
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Private Office Solutions
Brody by Steelcase Creates Comfy Pods for Solitude and Productivity
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Structured Success Planners
The SELF Journal Designs Encourage Accomplishments with Setting Goals
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Rated Freelance Apps
The 'Work Hard Anywhere' App Lets You Find a Space to Work While On the Go
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Challenge-Based Agendas
This Creative Planner Helps You Accomplish Your Goals in 30 Days
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Procrastination Penalty Platforms
This Goal Motivation Site Makes You Pay If You Miss Due Dates
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Productivity-Encouraging Bag Series
The Moleskine myCloud Bags are Professional and Portable
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Project Management Apps
The TimeKat App for Time-Tracking Keeps Creatives and Freelancers on Task
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Habit-Changing Apps
This App Encourages Users to Develop Productive Habits
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Brain-Boosting Apps
The 'Elevate' App Features Brain Training Games and Cognitive Exercises
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Personal Productivity Apps
This Automated Program Helps Users Streamline Office Tasks
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Goal-Oriented Journals
The Goal Tiger Productivity Planner Lets You Plan Out Your Success Strategy
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Productive Reminder Apps
The Wunderlist App Ensures That You're Always On Point
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Consolidated Content Apps
Caffeine Labs's Glance App for Productivity Saves You One Hour a Week
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Freelancer Organization Platforms
Freeter Helps Freelancers and Creatives Juggle Multiple Projects
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Productivity-Enhancing Stationery Collections
This Line of Moleskine Products is for Professionals
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Employee Motivation Tools
The iDoneThis Software Stimulates Workers Through a Collaborative System
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Consolidated Productivity Apps
The Morning App Combines Weather, Calendars, News and To-Do Lists
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Brain-Sensing Headbands
The Muse EEG Brain Trainer Helps You Stay Focused
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Productivity-Enhancing Apps
This App Helps Users Track Their Productivity Throughout the Day
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Visual Productivity Apps
'To Round' is a Task Manager App That Playfully Organizes Priorities
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Social Productivity Apps
Complete is a to Do List App Powered by Motivation from Friends
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Collaborative Task Management Apps
The 'GigJam' App Helps Deconstruct and Share To-Do Lists
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Gamified Productivity Apps
The QUEST App Promises to Help 'Level Up Your Life'
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Employee Reinforcement Platforms
The Tap My Back App Encourages Positive Workplace Behavior
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Concise Email Apps
The TL;DR Email App Ensures Messages Are Short and Sweet
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Encouraging Reminder Calendars
The 'Today Note' 2016 Daily Calendar Keeps Users Task-Oriented
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Productivity-Measuring Badges
This Wearable Efficiency Tracker is Supposed to Improve Performance
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Prioritizing Email Applications
'Spark' is an Application That Will Organize Important Emails
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Results-Oriented Meeting Apps
This App Ensures That Every Office Meeting is a Productive One
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Time Tracker Apps
The Yaware Time Tracker Platform Helps Consumers Get Things Done on Time
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Customizable Email Apps
The Airmail App Gives Users Complete Control Over Their Email
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Predictive Email Apps
The SlideMail Messaging Tool Learns Your Behaviors to Email For You
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Work-Encouraging Buttons
The Saent is an Electronic Aid that Seeks to Eliminate Work Distractions
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Integrated Video Conferencing Platforms
This Tool is Integrated with Different Applications
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Email Categorizing Apps
Google's Inbox App Helps Organize Your Mail Without Having to Read It
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Cross-Device Productivity Apps
The New 'Todoist' App Update Incorporates Total Device Support
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Educational Activity Planners
InvolvEdu is an App to Help Students Get Involved with Groups
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Efficient Smart Email Platforms
Customer Support Software Gorgias Uses Artificial Intelligence
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Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
AI Personal Trainers
Workout Tools Offers a Personalized Approach to Fitness
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Startup Task Management Platforms
The 'TaskPal' Task Management App is Simple and Slick to Use
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
Employee Recognition Platforms
The 'Beams' Employee Engagement Platform Offers Insights
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
AI-Powered Learning Features
Quizlet's AI-Powered Tools Transform Student Learning
Connected Anti-Distraction Timers
The 'Kōno' Productivity Timer Device Works with macOS
AI Study Tools
Conch AI Helps Users Write and Study Faster Than Before
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Generative AI Managers
Pathlight Debuts a New AI Manager Designed to Improve Employee Performance
Gamified Home Chore Apps
Developers Showcased a Gamified Home Chore App at Meta's Hackathon 2023
Simple Time Management Apps
Cubicle Uses the Pomodoro Technique to Help You Stay Focused
Personalized Brain-Training Apps
Elevate Helps Boost Productivity and Builds Confidence
AI Note-Taking Apps
PowerNotes Remembers The Things you're Likely to Forget
AI Self-Improvement Apps
LeapLife Uses Journaling and Other Features to Reduce Stress
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
Holistic Sleep Improvement Platforms
'SomnApp' Offers Actionable Insights Towards Better Rest
AI-Powered Productivity Apps
The 'BeforeSunset' App Helps with Planning and Time Management
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Raw Thought Organization Apps
The 'Memosa' App Turns Ideas and Rambling into Organized Text
AI Product Managers
Productly is a Tool that Keeps Customer Conversations in One Place
Digitized Life Goal Apps
Buckit Breaks Down Life Aspirations Into Achievable Goals
One-Stop Project Management Platforms
The 'Worklenz' Task Management Tool is Efficient
Stress Reduction Finance Apps
The 'MoneyCoach' App Takes the Anxiety Out of Money Management
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Smart Personal Assistants
24me X Uses AI to Help Users Sort Their Days
Consolidated Family Organizers
Jam Offers To-do Lists, Calendars, and More, All in One Place
Inclusive Productivity Apps
The 'Deepwrk' Body Doubling Platform is for Adults with ADHD
Personal AI-Enabled CRM Platforms
'HiWork' Manages Daily Interactions to Improve Networking
AI-Powered Collaboration Platforms
Zoom Workplace Enhances Virtual Conferences with AI
Inspiring Productivity Apps
Every Day Matters with Timeline - 17 and Its Unique Features
Collaborative AI Workspaces
Duet AI for Google Workspace Supports Collaboration with AI
Professional Search Engines
Ayraa Merges Professional Communications to Help Keep Track
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Science-Based Habit Apps
Addicted-Habits Provides Invaluable Support to Help Users Achieve Goals
Daily Motivational Quotes
QuoteBuzz Uplifts with Positive Reinforcement Aligned to Their Goals
Virtual AI Offices
MetaWork Lets Employees Collaborate Via Digital Avatars
Family Organization Apps
Rejoy Merges Calendars, Lists, meal Planners, and More in One Place
Mini Musical Productivity Ads
Slack's The Big Meeting Takes on a Musical Number
Drag-and-Drop Task Apps
The 'Dayby' App Helps Users Get More Done in Their Daily Schedule
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Personal Productivity Planners
PlanPlume Increases Work-Life Balance Through Personalized Planning
AI-Powered News Summary Apps
The 'Concise AI' News App Provides Summaries of Pertinent Topics
Chat-Style To-Do Apps
The 'Qept' App Lets Users DM Tasks to Themselves
Pressure-Free To-Do Apps
Twodos Features Two Lists: Things to Do Now, and Things to Do Later
Gamified Budgeting Apps
Bread Budgeting Makes Budgeting Fun By Integrating Challenges
Team-Based Task-Management Tools
Hoy is a Shared To-Do List For Teams to Streamline Workflow
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Workspace Navigation Features
Google Released the 'Enhanced Tool Finder' for Google Doc Apps
AI-Powered Digital Workspaces
The 'Whidle' Platform Uses ChatGPT to Help with To-Dos and Docs
AI Productivity Planners
Productivity Page Uses an AI Assistant Named Jake
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
AI Academic Organization Tools
Storyline Smith Streamlines Study Notes Using AI Technology
Pleasing Productivity Apps
Aime Takes a Holistic Approach to Productivity
All-in-One Employee Wellness Platforms
The 'Cadre' Platform Empowers Team Members
Gamified Productivity Goal Apps
The 'Rooster Day' App Takes a Fun Approach to Hitting Goals
Employee Performance Management Platforms
'Teamsy' Takes the Complexity Out of Employee Tracking
All-in-One Habit Tracking Tools
HabitFlow is Designed To Help Users Improve Their Life
Digital Workspace Collaboration Platforms
The 'Moot' Meeting Platform Engages Remote Teams
Meeting-Canceling Apps
Cala Helps Employees Swipe Left on Unnecessary Team Meetings
Work-Life Balance Inbox Enforcers
Inbox Pause Gives Workers Control of Their Inbox
Streamlined Job Application Tools
Flash Apply Saves Candidates Time and Energy
Work Message Summarizers
Recap for Slack Summarizes Your Messages Into Action Items
Streamlined Creative Work Apps
Nvidia Develops an All-in-one App with a Sleek Interface
Supportive Sobriety Apps
'Sober' Guides Individuals on Their Sobriety Journey
AI-Enhanced Remote Work Wellbeing
Remote Insight Helps Keep Employees Engaged and Happy
Distraction-Limiting Apps
Shrewd Observer Helps You Live a More Disciplined Lifestyle
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
Public Holiday Work Apps
The Public Holidays Slack App Keeps Employees Connected
Centralized AI Workplace Searches
Findr Helps Users Search Through All Their Apps at Once
AI Habit Coaches
Habitomic Uses Empathetic AI Coaches to Help Users Reach Their Goals
Personal Goal-Setting Apps
Fred Breaks Down Goals Into Actionable Steps
Versatile Workforce Platforms
Neat Unveils a Large-Scale Expansion with its New App Platform
Minimalist Productivity Apps
Moye Takes the Bells and Whistles Out of Productivity Apps
Comprehensive List-Making Apps
Superlist Offers an Intuitive Interface and Pleasing Design
AI-Powered Management Platforms
The 'Waggle' Platform Leverages AI to Optimize Team Performance
Written-to-Digital To-Do Lists
Papper Let's Users Scan and Digitize Handwritten Notes and Lists
AI-Enhanced Job Searching Apps
Simplify Leverages AI to Match Candidates with Suitable Positions
Virtual Office Solutions
Undesk is a Virtual Office Space and Productivity Tracker
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
App-Based Employee Payments
Instant Financial Automates Access to Employee Wages with New App
Efficient Micro Habit Apps
Micro Habits Breaks Goals into Smaller Steps
AI Inbox Assistants
Skim AI Helps Professionals Manage Their Inboxes
Organizational Productivity Apps
Productivity Platform Amie Officially Launches After a Beta Phase
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Digital Distraction Barriers
WallHabit Will Block Digital Distraction and Promote Focus
Business-Focused Note Apps
Notely Helps Businesses Streamline Consumer Communications
Workplace Chat-Optimizing Apps
'Superhuman' is Shifting its Focus to Workplace Teams Services
Small Group Habit Tracking
Squad Habits Lets Users Join Groups to Stick to Goals
Organizational AI Inbox Tools
Inbox Zero Uses AI to Help Users Stay Organized
Workflow-Enhancing AI Tools
Struxe is a Collaborative Workspace Tool
Athletic Coach Organizational Apps
Propulze Helps Coaches Track Their Athletes' Progress
Workplace Financial Wellness Tools
BrightPlan Launches Workplace Financial Wellness Tool
Simple Calendar Summary Tools
The Free Calendar Dashboard Can Summarize Your Week in Minutes
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Mindful Focused Work Sessions
Moosti Uses the Pomodoro Technique to Help Users Achieve Focus
Digital To-Do Lists
Listbox Helps Users Set Reoccurring or One-Off Tasks
All-in-One Team Communication Tools
ZoomShift Allows For Messages, Announcements and Updates
HR Productivity Tools
Notion for People & Hiring Offers a Tailored Approach to HR and Hiring
Motivational Goal-Tracking Apps
Disciplined Helps Users Track Their Progress and Stay Motivated
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Shift Management Tools
Punchclock Offers Seamless Synchronization of Shift Schedules
Integrated Workplace Time Tracking
Timeular Makes Productivity Easy and Efficient
Personalized AI Productivity Platforms
The 'MindOS' Personal AI Automates Everyday Tasks
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
Remote Worker Networking Apps
Midstay is an App for Remote Workers to Connect
Holiday Message Summarizers
Slack Holiday Mode Summarizes Missed Workplace Messages During PTO
Minimalist To-Do List Platforms
Snaplists is a Streamlined Solution to Time Management
Streamlined Task Outsourcing Platforms
Taskapron Connects Users with Skilled Professionals
In-Game Overlay Features
Steam is Rolling Out New To-Do List Features to Pin In Games
Online Collaborative Tools
Professionals Can Share and Assign Tasks with Beep! 2.0
Integrated Workplace Productivity
Noon is Now Integrated with Microsoft Teams
Comprehensive Workplace Schedulers
actiPLANS Offers an All-in-One Workplace Solution
Distraction-Limiting Work Timers
The Pomodoro Todo List Manager Can Be Added to Your Browser
Efficiency-Focused Daily Planners
LifeLog Tracks How You Feel During Daily Tasks
Productivity-Enhancing Apps
FlowFinitee Provides Valuable Insights to Increase Your Productivity
Enhanced Note-Taking Apps
The Sticky Notes App Has Been Updated with a New Modern Design
Remote Team Collaboration Tools
Team Board Shares Who is Working Remotely and Who is in the Office
No-Network Dependent Browsing Tools
Google Unveils the More Helpful Suggestions Feature
Weekly Business Management Tools
KeepWeek Helps Entrepreneurs Stay Organized
Visualized Screen Time Apps
The 'Cyte' App Helps Users Search Their Digital History with Ease
Office Recognition Tools
Recognizeapp.com Can Be Seamlessly Integrated to Slack
Celebratory Workplace Recognition Tools
Worklife Helps Employees Recognize One Another
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
Experiential Workplace Rewards
Bondly Has Over 300 Experiences for Employers to Reward the Team
Refreshing Productivity Apps
With Tres Cosas, Users Focus on Three Main Tasks a Day
Organized List-Making Apps
Clear 2.0 Turns List-Making Into an Aesthetically Pleasing Experience
Streamlined Decision-Making Platforms
Wunderboards Aims to Adds Simplicity and Creativity to Work
Personalized Progress Tracking Apps
Nyre Stands Out for Its Unparalleled Customization
Adorable Goal-Setting Apps
CanGoal Keeps Users Engaged With Cute Characters