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Best To-Do List Apps for Busy Professionals

this entry has 0 Comments/ in Individual Productivity, Project Management, Time Management / by Innovatively Organized
August 7, 2013

Having trouble finding a to-do list app that works for your busy schedule? There are so many to-do list apps on the market that it’s difficult to know which app is right for you and your particular set of needs. We’ve tested many of them and have come up with a list of pros and cons for six different to-do list apps:

ToodleDo

Pros: It is a very robust to-do list app and has a variety of customization options. It also allows you to assign time estimates for tasks, set alarms, collaborate with others and filter tasks by importance.

Cons: If you’re a visual person, it may not be the best fit and some of the features can cause confusion if you’re not familiar with them. It tends to be better for linear people.

Action Method

Pros: This app is very visual with simple fields and color-coding features. This app is the easiest transition for someone who uses sticky notes and wants to transfer to an electronic to-do list.

Cons: Does not have some of the advanced features that other apps possess, including reporting capabilities.

TeuxDeux

Pros: It is extremely basic and the easiest transition from a steno pad. It’s a good option for lighter, personal to-do lists such as grocery shopping, errands, etc. One important feature to note is that it automatically moves tasks that you don’t complete to the following day.

Cons: This app may be too basic for many professional environments and people.

Clear

Pros: Clear keeps you moving to the next task and is good for the fast-paced person that makes quick decisions. The interface allows you to pull, swipe, and drag your finger to create, arrange, and complete your tasks.

Cons: With such a simple interface that lets you swipe tasks out of the way for later, it is easy to move a task “out of sight” and “out of mind.”  Also, if you swipe the wrong direction, you could accidentally create, complete, or delete a task.

Wunderlist

Pros: This app is user friendly, a quick set up, and has a clean interface. It is also easy to toggle between categorized lists and has a consistent look and feel on each device you use it on. When you upgrade to “Pro” you can also share tasks with other team members.

Cons: There is no place to enter time estimates for your tasks and it may be too basic for some users.

Remember the Milk

Pros: Syncs with familiar tools such as Outlook and Evernote. It also works on most devices so it’s easy to use on-the-go.

Cons: The online interface is slightly outdated.

 

Which to-do list app do you prefer? Let us know in the comments below!

 

Tags: Action Method, Clear, productivity, Remember the Milk, TeuxDeux, time management, to-do list app, Toodledo, tracking tasks, Wunderlust
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