The Apple Watch offers not only health and fitness tracking but also productivity benefits, especially for those easily distracted by their phones. From simple built-in apps like Reminders and Calendar to third-party apps, the Apple Watch can enhance productivity in various ways.
Although the Apple Watch comes with simple built-in productivity apps like Reminders and Calendar, it’s worth exploring some third-party apps that are designed to boost productivity by offering additional functionality.
Todoist
Todoist provides a convenient task management solution for Apple Watch users who prefer wrist-based interactions. Tasks can be created, organized into projects, marked as completed, and reminders can be set using this app. Voice commands or the keyboard can be used to add tasks.
The app is ideal for individuals who find it more convenient to glance at their watch for quick tasks like checking a grocery list while shopping or jotting down a note or reminder.
Users can easily track their daily task progress directly from the Apple Watch face, choosing to display the next task or the completion percentage of tasks for the day.
Todoist is available for free, with a $4 monthly subscription offering additional features like custom task reminders, an AI assistant, a calendar layout, and more.
Drafts
For users seeking a digital notepad on their Apple Watch, Drafts is a suitable option. Notes can be captured through voice commands, the watchOS Scribble feature, or the keyboard.
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Your drafts inbox syncs from your iPhone, displaying the number of drafts and flagged drafts for easy access to important notes.
The app provides a blank note by default for quick idea capture without disrupting the thinking process. Notes can be organized into folders or left as free-form content.
Drafts is free to use, with a $1.99 monthly subscription offering additional features like themes and email integration.
