Megan Ellis / Android Authority
For a while, I wanted to keep my phone as streamlined as possible, only keeping my essential apps installed. But this year has been a tough one and keeping track of everything mentally has been getting more difficult to do.
I decided to start leaning on some niche apps, while not adding on additional subscriptions, to help me keep track of everything. Overall, it has proven to be a positive change. While not every app I’ve tried has been a hit, these six have proven to be hidden gems that make my life easier.
What kind of lesser-known free app made the biggest impact on your daily life? 5 votes A niche productivity/tasks app. 60 % An app that helps me manage my health. 20 % Something that helps me engage in my hobbies. 20 % An app that helps me manage my finances. 0 %
1. Donetick
Megan Ellis / Android Authority
I came across Donetick when I was exploring self-hosted apps to try. It’s a to-do list app that is focused on household chores, with handy features like automated scheduling.
Initially, I just used the mobile-responsive website on my phone to connect to my server. But I eventually set up a Cloudflare Tunnel so that I could use the Android app (which requires an HTTPS connection). If you’re not interested in self-hosting a Donetick server, the app does have a hosted cloud option available with a subscription fee.
Keeping my chores in a separate app has really helped me keep track of things.
I previously used TickTick for most of my task management, but found that I was getting overwhelmed when adding both personal and work tasks to one app. By having a separate app for my chores, I could keep track of household tasks in a less stressful way.
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