Apps to boost your productivity in 2020

Antonio G

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DataScope

4 min readJan 6, 2020

Best Calendar App

1. Google Calendar

Google Calendar is a time-management and scheduling calendar service developed by Google. It became available in beta release April 13, 2006, and in general release in July 2009, on the web and as mobile apps for the Android and iOS platforms. Google Calendar allows users to create and edit events. Wikipedia

Best video communication App

2. Hangouts

Google Hangouts is a communication software product developed by Google. Originally a feature of Google+, Hangouts became a standalone product in 2013, when Google also began integrating features from Google+ Messenger and Google Talk into Hangouts. Wikipedia

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Best work management App

3. Asana

Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help teams organize, track, and manage their work. Forrester, Inc. reports that “Asana simplifies team-based work management.” Wikipedia

Best Data Collection App

4. DataScope

DataScope is a mobile solution that helps you collect data offline, manage field teams, and share business insights. Use the intuitive Form Builder to create your forms, and then analyze the data you’ve collected via powerful and personalized dashboards. Collect data offline from any mobile device, assign tasks and get performance indicators, and even chat with your workforce to reduce reaction time.

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Best Team Communication App

5. Slack

Slack brings team communication and collaboration into one place so you can get more work done, whether you belong to a large enterprise or a small business. Check off your to-do list and move your projects forward by bringing the right people, conversations, tools, and information you need together. Slack is available on any device, so you can find and access your team and your work, whether you’re at your desk or on the go.

Best Note Taking App

6. Google Keep

Google Keep is a note-taking service developed by Google. Launched on March 20, 2013, Google Keep is available on the web, and has mobile apps for the Android and iOS mobile operating systems. Keep offers a variety of tools for taking notes, including text, lists, images, and audio. Wikipedia

Best Company Wiki App

7. Slite

Build a company wiki that scales with your team’s knowledge and documentation.

Best Business Messenger App

8. Intercom

Intercom is an American software company that produces a messaging platform which allows businesses to communicate with prospective and existing customers within their app, on their website, through social media, or via email. Wikipedia

Best File Storage App

9. Google Drive

Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service developed by Google. Launched on April 24, 2012, Google Drive allows users to store files on their servers, synchronize files across devices, and share files. Wikipedia

Best Time Tracking App

10. PomoDone

Boost and track your workflow using the Pomodoro technique, on top of your current task management system (Asana, Trello, JIRA, Basecamp, Evernote etc). Sharpen your focus by using an interruption shield we built: block certain websites while you working, and notify your distributed team via Slack and switch it to silent mode by managing its DND. Use your productivity history log to analyze and report.

Best schedule meetings App

11. Calendly

Calendly, a powerful yet simple automated scheduling tool, takes the work out of connecting with others so you can accomplish more… Millions of users benefit from an enjoyable scheduling experience, more time to spend on top priorities and flexibility to accommodate individual users and large teams alike.

Best Integration Service App

12. Zapier

Zapier is a global remote company that allows end users to integrate the web applications they use. Although Zapier is based in Sunnyvale, California, it employs a workforce of 250 employees located around the United States and in 23 other countries. Wikipedia