Apps that Can Help You Save Time and be More Productive

Technology – for all its advances – has long been known as one of the biggest productivity killers, instead of helping people become more productive. Many people, in fact, lose many hours in a day glued to their computers or mobile devices in a constant state of staring and searching, all in the name of trying to improve work. However, the advances in technology and growth of mobile app development has given rise to some incredible apps that can actually help people create balance in their work by promoting positive mental health, tracking and managing work and home to avoid stress, and protecting the most valuable resource: time.

These apps can help you achieve work-life balance by being more productive and saving time for a better quality of life.

Timeneye (for smart time management)

Timeneye is a free, visually appealing, and non-distracting time tracking app for personal use to monitor how you spend your time on work projects, hobbies, home chores, and virtually everything else. You can easily sync it with other software like Basecamp, Google Calendar, Asana, Trello, and track your time without switching between them. In time the app will learn about your habits and automatically create suggested time entries for you. That means you spend less time on dull work and have more room for creativity and innovation. Timeneye is available as a web service, Android and iOS app for free for personal use. It costs $9/month for teams up to 5 people.

Focus Booster (for staying on task)

Focus Booster is an app to help you stop wasting time on unnecessary tasks and get straight to the real work. The app allows you to set “focus time” windows and breaks and switch on the timer to start work. During your work time, you can’t stop the timer as your session won’t be recorded and added to your time sheet. This app is essential for freelancers to bill their clients correctly by setting up hourly rates for each client and have auto-tracking for time spent on the project. Available as a desktop app for free with premium features starting from $2.99 per month.

Splashtop Remote Desktop (for spending less time using a desktop)

If you need to get things done on the go and need to leave your desktop, install Splashtop Remote Desktop. The app allows you to access all your PC or Mac files and programs from a smartphone or tablet so you don’t need to turn off your desktop. It also streams video and audio from your computer, and can interact with PowerPoint, Keynote, Word, Excel and other applications. Starting at $4.99, Splashtop Remote Desktop is available for all operational systems and numerous types of devices.