The 10 Best iPhone Productivity Apps in 2021

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  • Today we'll explore 10 of my favorite iPhone apps that help me stay productive.
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  • @Thomasfrank
    @Thomasfrank  3 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    Android friends! Every app on this list is also on Android, except:
    - Airr (coming to Android soon)
    - Fitness (built into iPhone - try Google Fit as an alternative)
    - Command (sorry, there's just no alt I could find with these features - Command is pretty unique)

    • @MichaelNealeYT
      @MichaelNealeYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glad to know these are on Android too! I am an Android heathen...

    • @arctic215
      @arctic215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You know what would boost my productivity even more? Timestamps or TH-cam chapters

    • @AliHussain1
      @AliHussain1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you!

    • @tabbywarrior
      @tabbywarrior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool! Thanks!

    • @mikeberry9932
      @mikeberry9932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I used Instapaper to save articles from the web and then highlight in Instapaper. It also integrates with Readwise to pull the highlights and push to Notion.

  • @AnisQiz
    @AnisQiz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +797

    Hands down, the best productivity app on my phone is the OFF button :) I get way more done when the phone is off or out of sight.

    • @notpearll
      @notpearll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      😂 lol

    • @theresaspv
      @theresaspv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Facts

    • @okechukwuanudokem2060
      @okechukwuanudokem2060 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      fax boy this vid is useless this comment is all that was required

    • @atwarwithlife
      @atwarwithlife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@okechukwuanudokem2060 it’s not cool to call someone else’s positive and intentional hard work useless. do better.

    • @hermannvonhelmholtz4564
      @hermannvonhelmholtz4564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@atwarwithlife he’s right though

  • @RealEngineering
    @RealEngineering 3 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    I didn’t forget. I chose. Thanks for outing me 😂

  • @ICEcoldJT
    @ICEcoldJT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    How to stop procrastinating:
    1. Create a to-do list
    2. Generate momentum
    3. Set a deadline with an accountability partner
    4. Get into a competitive environment

  • @sarshy6416
    @sarshy6416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    I've got an android, but still watching this just in case.

    • @koobist641
      @koobist641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m getting a brand new android phone tomorrow

    • @Thomasfrank
      @Thomasfrank  3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      All but 3 are on Android, and one of those three is coming to Android soon! See the pinned comment :)

    • @kentuckyhomegirl
      @kentuckyhomegirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Thomasfrank you're just a doll and so very helpful, just a quick thank you!

    • @koobist641
      @koobist641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Christopher Eduardo Brõck Grace Jr. Samsung Galaxy s20 FE 5G :)

    • @MrTurki213
      @MrTurki213 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice one 😂

  • @ICEcoldJT
    @ICEcoldJT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    “Don’t burn your opportunities for a temporary comfort.”

    • @ashaysrivastava2138
      @ashaysrivastava2138 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ayy didn’t expect to see you here, keep up with the awesome content dude 🔥🔥

  • @sacdaabdurhman
    @sacdaabdurhman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    “What defines us is how well we rise after falling.” Otter really helped me put my TH-camr ideas down. Sharing some love from small TH-camr.

  • @jerryzhu3159
    @jerryzhu3159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is the type of video that introduced me to your channel and productivity youtube 4 years ago so it's amazing to see how much we've both grown the last years. Thank you for everything

    • @JK-dv5du
      @JK-dv5du 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bot comment

  • @bryangonzalez2430
    @bryangonzalez2430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for all of the effort you make for these videos, Thomas!! :)

  • @emilielinstewart
    @emilielinstewart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So pumped for this video!

  • @lucybekker
    @lucybekker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The dashboard screen is SO satisfying, I always feel like I'm jumping around lots of different systems so this will absolutely KILL for productivity 😍 dashboard but for your whole life and business 😂

  • @sovrappensiero1
    @sovrappensiero1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for your honesty about the Airr app. I tried it and I completely agree - awesome idea, not quite ready for prime time. I do hope they improve it, even if we have to pay for it. I want to try out Readwise and I was wondering if you have an affiliate link for it? I’d like you to get “something” for it, just because I appreciate the honesty of your reviews and the fact that you didn’t oversell Airr.

  • @theUrbanJoe
    @theUrbanJoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The simplest and quickest ways to focus and stay organized lead to being most productive. Everyone has to find what works for their situation/personality etc. Some good ideas here for digital productivity.

  • @achrafgr5449
    @achrafgr5449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the smooth transition between apps!

  • @RyanYeo
    @RyanYeo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Downloading these now! Otter and Command looks really useful especially.

  • @magispitt
    @magispitt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the captions, they are on point as always :)

  • @srushti590
    @srushti590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this 💓

  • @neerajshekhawat525
    @neerajshekhawat525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep up the good content, mate!

  • @dandefoe
    @dandefoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your channel. Thanks for the helpful, interesting, and practical information that you publish.

  • @thisisthelukas
    @thisisthelukas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Personally, although not mentioned in this video, Forest has been my favorite productivity app ever since I had my iPhone 5 lol.

  • @techfaux
    @techfaux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How to get that grey wallpaper ?

  • @anaalcantara7932
    @anaalcantara7932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I found out that Pomodoro doesn't really work for me. I either finish my task within the time limit or greatly exceed it. The scheduled breaks cut off my momentum.
    I typically use a stopwatch since I'm more product-based than time-based (i.e. finishing one chapter and not just studying for 1.5 hrs). If I want to take a break and see that I've only been studying for 5 min, then I'll just continue studying. I'm shouldn't be that weak lol.
    Studying is really different for everyone and I'm glad I've experimented enough to know what works for me :)

  • @JoshCooper23
    @JoshCooper23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @lesagentslibres2020
    @lesagentslibres2020 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job once again. 👌

  • @pieterrossouw8596
    @pieterrossouw8596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Recently switched from Android for my main personal device (still using an older Galaxy Note for work) and I'm actually shocked at how many apps on iOS want yearly subscriptions. Apple being forced to allow 3rd party app stores through regulation can't get here fast enough because it's a bit ridiculous.

    • @vedaryan334
      @vedaryan334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Subscriptions are sustainable. I wish Android had such great apps like iOS otherwise Android is so much better tbh

    • @Mario.H
      @Mario.H ปีที่แล้ว

      What on earth is „sustainable“ about apps like a calculator wanting you to pay $2 each month for them?
      Like in a year that is how much I paid for the game Read Dead Redemption 2 by Rockstar games.
      In 2 years that calculator will cost as much as twice what I paid for said blockbuster game…
      Especially when in the European Union prices for all apps tend to be 120%-150% of US app prices.

    • @kimbapslayer1995
      @kimbapslayer1995 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vedaryan334 what even does this comment mean? Lol. Name your favorite app used by millions, and it’s most definitely on android. Only niche apps are on one platform only.

  • @jfriz6
    @jfriz6 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the transitions in this video!

  • @PraveenRandeniya
    @PraveenRandeniya 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Otter is simply amazing. Been looking for an app like that. Thank you Thomas!

  • @ShervinShares
    @ShervinShares 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fitness = Productivity...YES I LOVE THAT

  • @vyne8610
    @vyne8610 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great tips! What do you think about the app snipd ?

  • @kandimartina9171
    @kandimartina9171 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg thank youuuu! iPhone user here!! So happy you mentioned so many apple things here!

  • @nishantpanda9266
    @nishantpanda9266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every single video, I learn something! Worthwhile :)

  • @ranimungcal
    @ranimungcal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks these apps are very useful for me👍🏻

  • @icon_ic
    @icon_ic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This just made my life infinitely better! 🙏🏽

  • @clintonjones955
    @clintonjones955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good Job, THOMAS
    Is there an app that can score music as you play it?
    what is the best 'loop recorder' app

  • @rachelalan07
    @rachelalan07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Two videos in two days? Christmas came early

  • @MarinoBMX
    @MarinoBMX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    8:48 keep your arms extended all the way doing deadlifts, literally lock your elbows open cause if not you can get a really bad injury on your biceps.

  • @hrizovlaznek837
    @hrizovlaznek837 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    an acoustasonic in the back. love it. are you happy with it? i got the tele version

  • @vishakhapanchal3194
    @vishakhapanchal3194 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love love! ❤🌿

  • @RebecaSpittleSoftwEng
    @RebecaSpittleSoftwEng ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best videos I have ever watched.

  • @scarlettr8823
    @scarlettr8823 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for considering Android peeps. also notion has matured now watching it grow is a delight

  • @BrandonWentland
    @BrandonWentland 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the issues i've had with Otter is that it's hard to get things out of the app. Have you found any shortcuts on how to do this better?

  • @royaleBlack
    @royaleBlack 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @AT-tp8fi
    @AT-tp8fi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Thomas👋, is it possible for you to renew the video on how you setup your home screen on your iPhone (the last one is 5 like years old) 😁?

  • @angelbolvito3297
    @angelbolvito3297 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay the sound effects are great 👍🏾

  • @nivethanivetha5017
    @nivethanivetha5017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful app list

  • @chrismullins4275
    @chrismullins4275 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Thomas, do you recommend another program for timeboxing? the 30 30 and the other one you rcommended are no longer available. Thank you

  • @hudonedem8517
    @hudonedem8517 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love how these all connect

  • @JohnyPatrick
    @JohnyPatrick 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you add timestamps please? Even though I won't always skip through, this surely helps if I already know an app or want to switch to your next recommendation half way through once I know the recommendation may not suit my needs :) Love your videos

  • @jeremytitus6575
    @jeremytitus6575 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quality content 🤌🤌

  • @blakejordan6737
    @blakejordan6737 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing these beautiful apps. These will benefit me since I am an iOS user. I want o share my productivity app, which is Connecteam, by the way. This app aids me in managing my small team in my business.

  • @kapzvara5732
    @kapzvara5732 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Evernote. My whole life is in there from written notes scanned to notes for learning as well as to do list and also PDF i have uploaded from courses i have done.
    Thanks for the mention on Adobe Scan

  • @illtudjames
    @illtudjames 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. Can you post a link to the cardholder that you attached to your phone?

  • @ajeenkyapai6992
    @ajeenkyapai6992 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please drop a link to your wallpaper?

  • @plgl76
    @plgl76 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Thomas, have you ever tried Draft as favorite app?

  • @ToddMcKeever
    @ToddMcKeever 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    how much do you spend in your monthly apps or subscription based apps?

  • @Dev_bhog
    @Dev_bhog ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello..I'm about to buy an iphone 12 mini which will Have 64gb space so will the productivity apps take all the space?

  • @nazmulbhuiyan1982
    @nazmulbhuiyan1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My son is going to university this year, would appreciate one video with apps that are available for both iPad and Mac OS.

  • @cdd824
    @cdd824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My fitness activity ring does not work for exercise, which is really frustrating. There are workarounds and solutions out there, but none have worked for me.
    The stand and movement rings work, though and I like those.

  • @romainf9888
    @romainf9888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    for tide, you probably could just use the built in time and now in iOS 15 you have background noise which gives you Balance noise, bright noise, ocean, rain , stream, just some of the sounds available, I prefer stream .

  • @ImprovementGang
    @ImprovementGang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best way to get out of procrastination is to break the big tasks into small ones and then start checking things off as you start. Think of eating; we bite a sandwich down, yet we do not try to eat it all at once

  • @Robyamdam
    @Robyamdam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey some of us are poor/ like long battery can you do one for android plz

  • @Dan-ul1sf
    @Dan-ul1sf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    You don’t need an app to be productive. If gives you the illusion of being productive when in fact everyone knows what they have to do.

  • @princemajere
    @princemajere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always, excellent information delivered in a concise, flowing manner. Thank you Thomas.

  • @nandhakumaranm6006
    @nandhakumaranm6006 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi,
    I have been using notion for some time now. I genuinely wish there was a feature of knowing whether an A4 sheet or A3 sheet is over. I write a lot. I sometimes print it. But it's hectic. It makes me export multiple times checking every time. If there's a way to do this plz help me.

  • @thedog5k
    @thedog5k 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Might be able to replicate command with readwise and vivaldi notes or notion.

  • @kdrcvk4018
    @kdrcvk4018 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx

  • @Zaubrer488
    @Zaubrer488 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do people know that iOS got an integrated doc scanner? I often think less apps is better for productivity. While I really like other note apps, for the really spontaneous ideas and scans) I always use the notes shortcut from my control center.

  • @Mikani_
    @Mikani_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I came to this video expecting to see nothing actually useful, I was dead wrong. Awesome video!

  • @romainf9888
    @romainf9888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can use the default notes app and can documents also.

  • @tumbleweed8329
    @tumbleweed8329 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Otter saved me during A&P classes for lecture notes

  • @amazingshooter6359
    @amazingshooter6359 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thomas can you do a top 10 on android productivity ?

  • @mikeberry9932
    @mikeberry9932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that the iPhone 12 mini? Would love to hear your thoughts on it because I’ve strongly considered switching to it but wondering if it’s too small.

    • @hrizovlaznek837
      @hrizovlaznek837 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I own one myself. it’s awesome. screen size is absolutely fine

  • @joepisciottajr
    @joepisciottajr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that the Fender Acoustisonic? Every time I go to the guitar store those are locked up. Dying to play the Tele one.

  • @MostafaAhmedAhmed81
    @MostafaAhmedAhmed81 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why can’t I find Fitness app in my iPhone? Is it related with Apple Watch (I don’t have a one) or related with location (I live in Egypt)?

  • @FreeMan-hd7sp
    @FreeMan-hd7sp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does fitness app need Apple Watch only? Because I can’t download it!!!

  • @nicolapersenico
    @nicolapersenico 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Video molto interessante

  • @sacdaabdurhman
    @sacdaabdurhman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    “If you work on something a little bit every day, you end up with something that is massive.” Never doubt small changes sharing some love from small TH-camr

  • @michaelwong8603
    @michaelwong8603 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the future iOS 15 update in safari can do everything that command does

  • @z74rus
    @z74rus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm here to see what applications I can make for myself at Android)))

  • @fugbn2
    @fugbn2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great app list.
    I should scan documents in my work very frequently, and it was very hard to find app, when I turned to iOS. I hate overpriced subscriptions, so after many attempts I have found great app - TurboScan. It works great, you can create folders and the quality of scan is overwhelming. Cost every cent spent on it.

  • @ferrariunicorn
    @ferrariunicorn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Command sounds like a Thought bubble in mind mapping app? 🧐 Need something like that as an INFP who’s always reading, thinking & correlating countless connections and endless possibilities 😆 Other sounds great too 🤔

  • @mustafar
    @mustafar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spark is a great book!

  • @omerkaankoc
    @omerkaankoc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanna this wallpaper, please

  • @RakeshSharma-vs9jt
    @RakeshSharma-vs9jt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    suggest me some of the apps for workout and do share your workout schedule

  • @deathmaybeyoursantaclaus
    @deathmaybeyoursantaclaus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Otter's a bit hit and miss for us Brits with regional accents 😬 💂

  • @happygamer9864
    @happygamer9864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really like how he transform from one topic to another it is very smooth

  • @my-vn8nw
    @my-vn8nw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    getting an ipad soon so perfect

  • @prathameshkavitkar8967
    @prathameshkavitkar8967 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hii sir
    i have iphone
    i am Unable To Install The Authy app
    Tell me What Can I do

  • @CREATEWITHCREATON
    @CREATEWITHCREATON 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about Android thomas?

  • @ainiali783
    @ainiali783 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like tide apps for my sleep tracker and their alarm is so peaceful

  • @tryzhankova
    @tryzhankova 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, i am looking to make my own Marketing course (text format) which app, software, program, website can i use?

    • @Thomasfrank
      @Thomasfrank  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Teachable or Podia would be the easiest. You could also sell access to a PDF through Gumroad.

  • @xd_natefame8888
    @xd_natefame8888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    half a year later and the trial worked for me!

  • @wesker399
    @wesker399 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know of a command-like browser for Mac? Thank you

    • @Thomasfrank
      @Thomasfrank  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wish! Command is so good that I often opt for the iPad instead of my computer to read articles. I've spoken to the Command team and suggested a Chrome extension to replicate what the app does, and they seemed receptive. No idea on a timeframe though.

  • @soundherg.k.2835
    @soundherg.k.2835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Me: uses Android
    Video: *iPhone* Productivity apps
    Me: *still proceeds to watch the video*

    • @taylorsherlockperalta1295
      @taylorsherlockperalta1295 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All apps are available on android as well, except Airr, command and fitnesss

  • @ominous_kaiju3278
    @ominous_kaiju3278 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to know what command is no lie

  • @robrichard2907
    @robrichard2907 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What happened to the ltt collab

  • @elwynynion3039
    @elwynynion3039 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The thumbnail so attractive 😍

  • @vedaryan334
    @vedaryan334 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just saying for anyone who's on Android aegis is a much better option for 2fa except it doesn't sync

  • @GorillaDev417
    @GorillaDev417 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I purchased the Moft version of the Apple wallet. It’s alright. Magnet isn’t as strong as I’d like it to be.

    • @Thomasfrank
      @Thomasfrank  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Apple version's magnet is surprisingly good. I've never had it fall off accidentally.

  • @julia.no.X
    @julia.no.X 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bloody hxll, Thomas. I don't even have an iPhone! Why am I watching it?
    Or some of them on Android - good, now I have a valid reason to watch you 😜.

    • @Thomasfrank
      @Thomasfrank  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      8 out of 10 are on Android!

    • @julia.no.X
      @julia.no.X 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Thomasfrank Ok, not some, most! Thanks for replying!!! Made one person star - struck 🤗. Love all your channels! Thank you!

    • @julia.no.X
      @julia.no.X 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Thomasfrank Like a UK programmer "8 out 10 cats" 😁🐱. (Check it out if you haven't seen it, my guess you will enjoy it.)