38 reviewed apps

Productivity tools

Tools for planning work, keeping notes, converting files and getting routine tasks done faster. Look for apps that fit the way you already work, with clear pricing and easy export.

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ToolSugar logo and Free video, audio, photo and AI tools. Most run on your device. No account, no watermark.

Process video, audio, photos, PDF, text and code on your device without an account

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kotes feature image

Read endless quotes tuned to your interests, for book lovers

ProductivityFree
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Stripix converts, cleans and shrinks photos on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android.

An offline photo and PDF converter for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android.

ProductivityFree +2
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Oh My Notes floating sticky notes for Mac, always on top

A floating Today layer for Mac with notes, to-dos and reminders above every app.

ProductivityFree +2
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Screenshot of FixMyPDFs.cc homepage.

Edit, merge, split, compress and convert PDFs in your browser

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Show any AI exactly what you see. A strip of film with three captioned frames.

A Mac menu-bar app that turns on-screen actions into captioned screenshots for AI chats.

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EatUp - See What's Eating Your PC

Disk space analyzer and cleanup tool for Windows 10 and 11.

ProductivityFree +1
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talkflow: free, open-source dictation that runs on your own Mac or PC

Free dictation app for Mac and Windows that types your speech at the cursor.

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See Your Disk: a colourful block map of a Mac disk

A Mac app that visualizes disk space and cleans safe files.

ProductivityFree +3
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nuza software download page with black background and white text.

A free markdown note-taking app for macOS, Windows and Linux with an optional AI panel.

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The word Insomnia in white serif type over a pixelated blue night sky with clouds and stars

A macOS menu bar app that keeps your Mac awake for timed sessions with the lid closed.

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Compare productivity tools

Pricing, platforms, features and tool types are tagged from each app's public website and may be incomplete. Open an app page for the full details.

AppPricingPlatformsFeatures
nenspaceFree, SubscriptionWeb, iOS, macOSAI-powered
ihatepdf.cvFreeWebAI-powered
ToolSugarNot listedNot listedNot listed
kotesFreeWeb, AndroidNot listed
SyncophantFreeWeb, macOSOpen source
StripixFree, Freemium, SubscriptionAndroid, iOS, macOSNot listed
Oh My NotesFree, Freemium, One-time purchasemacOSNot listed
FixMyPDFsFreeWebSelf-hosted
AnnotakeFreemacOSNot listed
EatUpFree, One-time purchaseNot listedNot listed
talkflowFreeWeb, macOS, WindowsAI-powered, Open source
See Your DiskFree, Freemium, One-time purchase, SubscriptionmacOSOpen source
nuzaFreemacOS, Windows, LinuxAI-powered, Open source
InsomniaNot listedmacOSOpen source

How to choose productivity tools

Productivity apps range from planners and note-taking tools to small utilities that do one routine job, such as converting a file, editing a PDF or making a QR code. Small utilities often run in the browser with nothing to install, while planners and note apps usually keep your data in an account that syncs between devices.

Before choosing, check where your files are processed and stored, whether the free version has size limits, sign-up requirements or a watermark, and how you can export your work if you switch apps later.