Megan Ellis / Android Authority
I may not be that big of a productivity nerd, but I do like my things organized, and I go to great lengths to find a system that works for me. My style is that I don’t control every minute of my day — so I’m less of a calendar person and more of a to-do list guy. That’s a subtle way of saying that I’ve tried a lot of to-do apps before zeroing in on one. I have an unbeatable favorite that works perfectly for my workflow, but there are several others that are equally capable, if not more, and could easily become the app you impulsively open.
Here are some of the top to-do list apps you can try, along with my favorite one:
TickTick
Megan Ellis / Android Authority
No matter which to-do app I try to test the waters, I keep coming back to TickTick. It’s that good! In fact, it’s the most feature-rich app I’ve come across — and that statement has remained true through the years I’ve used it. It’s got excellent timing options for setting reminders, like ‘first’ or ‘last working day of the month,’ and it doesn’t get any more granular than this.
You’ll also find options to change the view to Kanban for easy scrolling, ways to share lists with friends and family, and dedicated apps (not web wrappers) available across a variety of platforms. It’s definitely a power-user app, but without feeling bloated. The nicest thing is that it doesn’t constantly nudge you to pay for it. Most of the features I need are available in the free plan, and I’ve never felt the need to upgrade.
Todoist
Andy Walker / Android Authority
Todoist feels like the productivity app that email whizzes would die for. It gives you a morning overview of your day when you wake up, an evening review of what you did (and didn’t), and a daily digest email for your tasks. It feels like that sophisticated executive in a sharp-looking black suit who likes keeping everything in order.
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