Like many, I juggle multiple roles each week. I’m a writer for two websites, a stagehand and box office manager for my daughter’s high school musical, and my church’s technical director. My schedule is, to put it mildly, hectic. To maintain productivity and sanity, I rely on these seven iPhone 16 Pro Max apps:
Todoist app for iPhone.
Essential Productivity Apps
Todoist: Task Management Mastered
Todoist is a veteran App Store powerhouse that revolutionizes task management. It allows for granular organization with projects and sub-projects, prioritized tasks, and recurring reminders for those crucial deadlines. I use it for everything from work projects to personal errands. The “Karma” system gamifies productivity, making checking off tasks a rewarding experience.
Notion: The All-in-One Workspace
Notion is a versatile workspace for note-taking, task management, project planning, and collaboration. Its customizable pages and blocks cater to various needs, from personal journaling to complex workflows. The intuitive interface and extensive templates make it easy to get started, while the interlinking and nested structures offer seamless organization. It’s a powerful tool, but can be initially overwhelming due to its extensive features.
Mindfulness and Well-being
Headspace: Finding Calm in the Chaos
As someone who struggles with anxiety and stress, Headspace is a lifeline. Its guided meditations, breathing exercises, and sleep aids help me manage tension and improve focus. The personalized stress management and concentration programs are particularly helpful. The morning meditations set a calm tone for the day, while the evening “Sleepcasts” ease me into restful sleep.
Notion app for iPhone.
Health and Lifestyle Tracking
Oura: Comprehensive Health Insights
Despite owning various Apple Watches, I prefer the Oura Ring and its app. While it shares functionalities with smartwatches and requires a monthly subscription, its advanced sleep tracking and recovery metrics like HRV and body temperature offer a comprehensive health overview. The sleek, minimalist design and week-long battery life make it ideal for continuous wear.
Headspace app.
Entertainment and Learning
Trakt: The Ultimate Entertainment Tracker
Fatherhood and age have made me more selective about my entertainment choices. Trakt helps me track my watchlist, log viewed episodes, and discover new shows and movies. Its integration with various streaming services and media centers simplifies content logging, while the personalized recommendations help me find hidden gems.
Duolingo: Language Learning Made Fun
In preparation for an upcoming trip to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, I’m using Duolingo to learn German. The app’s gamified approach, bite-sized lessons, and adaptive learning system make language acquisition engaging and accessible. While fluency isn’t my immediate goal, I hope to gain basic conversational skills.
Oura app.
Staying Informed
Apple News: More Than Just Headlines
Apple News isn’t a typical productivity app, but its features, particularly the puzzles and recipe section on Apple News+, contribute to my overall well-being and productivity. The brain-teasing games help maintain mental sharpness, and the recipe section simplifies meal planning, a significant benefit for a single dad. Beyond that, it remains a valuable source for news and sports updates.
Trakt app.
Duolingo app.
