These modern productivity tools range from gamified work apps to employee reinforcement platforms that aim to encourage staff with positive feedback. Standouts include social productivity apps that let users improve work habits alongside co-workers. In addition to staying self-motivated, users can seek support from friends while being accountable to a larger group.
Other notable examples include streamlined email apps that categorize priority and spam messages in order to save workers time. While examples like Google's Inbox app group messages according to subject matter and sender, the TL;DR email platform keeps text concise and caps messages over 30 words in length. This particular example is inspired by social media platforms like Twitter that are designed with a limited character count while ultimately cutting correspondence time in half.
38 Modern Productivity Tools
From Gamified Productivity Apps to Employee Reinforcement Platform:
Jana Pijak — Mar 17, 2016 — Tech

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Private Office Solutions
Brody by Steelcase Creates Comfy Pods for Solitude and Productivity

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Structured Success Planners
The SELF Journal Designs Encourage Accomplishments with Setting Goals

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Rated Freelance Apps
The 'Work Hard Anywhere' App Lets You Find a Space to Work While On the Go
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Challenge-Based Agendas
This Creative Planner Helps You Accomplish Your Goals in 30 Days
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Procrastination Penalty Platforms
This Goal Motivation Site Makes You Pay If You Miss Due Dates
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Productivity-Encouraging Bag Series
The Moleskine myCloud Bags are Professional and Portable
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Project Management Apps
The TimeKat App for Time-Tracking Keeps Creatives and Freelancers on Task
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Habit-Changing Apps
This App Encourages Users to Develop Productive Habits
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Brain-Boosting Apps
The 'Elevate' App Features Brain Training Games and Cognitive Exercises
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Personal Productivity Apps
This Automated Program Helps Users Streamline Office Tasks
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Goal-Oriented Journals
The Goal Tiger Productivity Planner Lets You Plan Out Your Success Strategy
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Productive Reminder Apps
The Wunderlist App Ensures That You're Always On Point
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Consolidated Content Apps
Caffeine Labs's Glance App for Productivity Saves You One Hour a Week
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Freelancer Organization Platforms
Freeter Helps Freelancers and Creatives Juggle Multiple Projects
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Productivity-Enhancing Stationery Collections
This Line of Moleskine Products is for Professionals
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Employee Motivation Tools
The iDoneThis Software Stimulates Workers Through a Collaborative System
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Consolidated Productivity Apps
The Morning App Combines Weather, Calendars, News and To-Do Lists
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Brain-Sensing Headbands
The Muse EEG Brain Trainer Helps You Stay Focused
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Productivity-Enhancing Apps
This App Helps Users Track Their Productivity Throughout the Day
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Visual Productivity Apps
'To Round' is a Task Manager App That Playfully Organizes Priorities
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Social Productivity Apps
Complete is a to Do List App Powered by Motivation from Friends
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Collaborative Task Management Apps
The 'GigJam' App Helps Deconstruct and Share To-Do Lists
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Gamified Productivity Apps
The QUEST App Promises to Help 'Level Up Your Life'
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Employee Reinforcement Platforms
The Tap My Back App Encourages Positive Workplace Behavior
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Concise Email Apps
The TL;DR Email App Ensures Messages Are Short and Sweet
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Encouraging Reminder Calendars
The 'Today Note' 2016 Daily Calendar Keeps Users Task-Oriented
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Productivity-Measuring Badges
This Wearable Efficiency Tracker is Supposed to Improve Performance
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Prioritizing Email Applications
'Spark' is an Application That Will Organize Important Emails
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Results-Oriented Meeting Apps
This App Ensures That Every Office Meeting is a Productive One
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Time Tracker Apps
The Yaware Time Tracker Platform Helps Consumers Get Things Done on Time
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Customizable Email Apps
The Airmail App Gives Users Complete Control Over Their Email
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Predictive Email Apps
The SlideMail Messaging Tool Learns Your Behaviors to Email For You
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Work-Encouraging Buttons
The Saent is an Electronic Aid that Seeks to Eliminate Work Distractions
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Integrated Video Conferencing Platforms
This Tool is Integrated with Different Applications
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Email Categorizing Apps
Google's Inbox App Helps Organize Your Mail Without Having to Read It
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Cross-Device Productivity Apps
The New 'Todoist' App Update Incorporates Total Device Support
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Educational Activity Planners
InvolvEdu is an App to Help Students Get Involved with Groups
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Efficient Smart Email Platforms
Customer Support Software Gorgias Uses Artificial Intelligence
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Minimalistic Productivity Timers
Minute Timer Uses Music to Induce Relaxation and Focus
Workflow Automation Assistants
Inbox AI Streamlines Email and Tasks With Smart Custom Workflows
Advanced AI-Driven Productivity Technology
viaim Seeks to Redefine Workplace Productivity
Productivity Management Tools
Effective To-Do Guide Organizes Tasks & Goals Without Burnout
Tracking Time Management Tools
Bubble Time Builds Focus by Using Timers and Visual Bubbles
Remote Work-Locating Tools
The Remote Worker Helps Digital Nomads Find a Temporary Space to Work
Gamified Gamified Productivity Platforms
BeeDone Turns Productivity into Play with AI Tasks
Freelance Productivity Apps
Minuto.gg Addresses the Challenge of Switching Between Multiple Tools
AI-Powered Time Management Apps
Tymely Integrates Analytics to Monitor Productivity Patterns
AI Workplace Communication
Slack AI Summarizes Conversations and Taps Into Collective Knowledge
Weekly Planning Tools
Done Helps You Stay Focused With a Simple Weekly Planning Interface
Productivity-Focused Ai-Powered Pcs
HP Canada Addresses Productivity Challenges Faced by Workers
Minimalist Habit Trackers
Track and Maintain Daily Habits Effortlessly with Daily Habit Tracker
Workflow Automation Tools
Manaflow Automates Repetitive Office Work in Tables with Ease
Device-Streaming Productivity Applications
Microsoft Launched a Windows App to Stream Desktops
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Cognitive Fitness Tools
IntelliBoost Enhances Your Brain Power With Games And Progress Tracking
Anti-Distraction Studying Apps
The 'StudyBug' Study Platform Offers AI-Enabled Assistance
Time Management Tools
TaskPulse Tracks Tasks and Boosts Focus with Pomodoro Timers
Productivity-Focused Exercise Apps
Steppin Locks Your Social Apps Until You Log Physical Activity
Gamified Productivity Apps
Tomo Cafe is an Anime-Inspired Productivity App With RPG Elements
No-Code Knowledge Platforms
Micro Teams Helps Businesses Create In-App Guidance for Productivity
Task Management Tools
Doneit 2.8 Transforms Productivity With Tasks and Project Organization
Unified Workflow Management
Taskblaze Streamlines Projects and Team Collaboration Effortlessly
Current Productivity Tools
Dots Agent Streamlines How Users Consume Essential Information
Review Analysis Tools
Appinion Offers AI Insights for App Reviews to Improve Performance
Minimalist Note-Taking Apps
From To-Do Lists to Organizing, lowercase is Clean & Distraction-Free
Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps
The 'Jolt' App Helps Users Take Control of Screen Time
Team Collaboration Platforms
Teamhub.com Centralizes Projects, Chat, Docs, and More for Easy Work
Writing Productivity Toolkits
Writer Dashboard Tracks Ideas, Projects, and Income in One Place
Workplace Chat Automation Tools
Users Can Streamline Repetitive Queries with Question Base
Time Management Planners
Plan, Track, and Maximize Your Productivity with Timebox.so
AI-Backed To-Do List Apps
'Twos' is a Smart List App with Integrated Calendar Synchronization
AI Life Management
Sparky Helps Track Habits, Moods, and Tasks for Personal Growth
Work Communication Quiz Apps
My Quizzes Enables Interactive and On-Demand Quizzes in Slack
Collaborative Workspace Tools
new.space for iOS Organizes, Shares, and Plans Seamlessly
AI-Powered Productivity Suite
Using AI, Kroolo Can Save People Up to 10 Hours a Week
Interactive Study Tools
SelfSpot Saves, Reads, Quizzes, and Reviews Notes Efficiently
Personal Efficiency Optimizers
8020.in Everything Maximizes Results by Focusing on the Key 20%
Work Communication Survey Tools
Pulsy Offers Affordable Surveys Directly Integrated Into Slack
Free Task-Management Platforms
Taskee.pro Aims to Streamline Productivity and Make It Accessible
Job Tracking Tools
Job Application Tracker Simplifies Centralizes Job Search Data
AI Business Solutions
Business App Pro Streamline Operations and Boost Productivity with AI
Health-Focused Productivity Tools
Productyve Combines Productivity with Wellness Using Reminders
Focused Productivity Tools
Pomito Helps You Stay Focused and Productive with Minimalist Design
Productive Philosophy Hubs
Kouros Brings Ancient Philosophy And Modern Productivity Together
AI Meeting Optimizer
Alterfy Reduces Unnecessary Meetings with AI-Powered Workplace Management
AI Task Enforcer
Kickmyass.io is an AI Boss That Keeps You Accountable and Boosts Productivity
Social Media Blockers
Antisocial Blocks Social Media, Increasing Focus With Financial Incentives
Tab Management Tools
TabSlap – Chrome Extension Helps Users Stay Focused by Managing Tabs
Task Management Software
Pagico Simplifies Task and Work Management With a Powerful New Update
AI Accountability Companions
Tomo Cafe Gamifies Study and Work with a Friendly Anime Face
Company Culture-Enhancing Communication Tools
Motivosity Has Unveiled a New Feature Called Spaces
Email Task Managers
MailToDoList Turns Your Gmail Inbox into a Task List for Better Organization
Virtual Assistant Tools
Stow Helps Teams Manage and Share Important Messages and Documents Easily
Gamified AI Workspaces
Antispace Unifies Digital Tools With AI-Powered, Gamified Productivity
Pomodoro Timer Tools
Chime is A 25-Minute Pomodoro Timer to Boost Focus and Productivity
Streamlined Note Interfaces
HashTagNotes Lets Users Send Themselves Notes and Reminders
Integrated Productivity Platforms
GoodGains Work Combines Trello, Slack, Zoom, & More Into a Tool
Personal Time Tracking
Minute is an Open-Source Time Tracking App for Managing Daily Productivity
Gamified Pomodoro Apps
Octodoro is a Free, Gamified Pomodoro Timer To Boost Study Motivation
Goal Management Tools
Ralify Offers a Goal-Based Platform for Boosting Productivity & Team Morale
Group Coaching Platforms
Coaching.com Has Unveiled an Upgraded Version of Its Platform
Collaborative Email Platforms
Superhuman 2.0 Reimagines Email as a Collaborative Tool
Progress Tracker Tools
Journal Calls Helps Track Goals, Reflect, and Stay Motivated Daily
Gamified Habit Builders
Gamified Habit Tracker Makes Habit Building Fun with Digital Pets
Productivity Dashboard Extensions
Dashbee Turns Your New Tab into a Custom Productivity Workspace
Goal Tracker Apps
5Goals Tracks Daily Tasks, Views Progress, and Shares With the Community
Gamified Productivity Apps
Triforce Todos Combines Retro Game Style With Task Management Tools
Structured Productivity Apps
FocusCommit Combines Pomodoro, GTD, and Kanban for Daily Success
Gamified AI Productivity Tools
BeeDone Offers Personalized Feedback to Improve Goal Setting
AI Productivity Solutions
AI Tools is an Online AI Directory to Boost Efficiency and Output
Goal Progress Trackers
Fnsh_it Helps Track Long-Term Goals And Optimizes Your Productivity
AI Task Management
Hoop Captures and Organizes Tasks Across Meetings and Messaging Apps
Anti-Distraction CBT-Powered Apps
The 'Inscreen' App Helps Users Curb Their Screen Time
Productive Browser Workspaces
Mindfulspace Keeps Productivity Tools in One Place for Better Focus
Accountability-Based Habit Building
PinkyPartner Helps Build Habits Through Partner Notifications
Kitchen Timeboxing Planners
Task Kitchen Turns To-Do Lists Into Actionable Schedules with a Click
Stress-Reducing Activity Apps
Interlude Allows Users to Pass Time with Puzzles and Blocks
Distraction-Free App Hubs
Explore Minimalist Digital Apps for Focus With Minimal Market
Daily Task Managers
Today App Helps You Track Daily Tasks and Build Better Habits Easily
Task Management Tools
The Productivity Template Organizes Your Academic and Personal Tasks
Productivity Launcher Tools
Alt Combines Search, Apps, And Automation In One Extendable Tool
Habit-Tracking Apps
Dallies Lets Users Log Daily Tasks and Track Progress and Earn Coins
AI Accountability Tools
Standup Offers Daily Phone Calls So Users Reflect and Plan Next Steps
Minimalist Productivity Tools
miniProductivity Helps with Everyday Task Management
Academic Planner Platforms
'Student Planner' Helps Users Organize, Set Goals, and Track Progress
Social Habit Trackers
Track Daily Habits and Stay Motivated with Friends Using Habicy
Mobile Workflow Companions
Linear Mobile Keeps You Connected to Your Team and Tasks Anywhere
Minimalistic Task Management
Weekleo Offers a Clean Interface for Task Editing and Management
Bite-Sized Team Learning
Tidbitly is Designed Slack Workspaces to Foster Team Engagement
Focus Session Tools
Deep Focus Blocks Apps and Websites to Improve Your Productivity
Employee Engagement Platforms
WAYUT Boosts Team Connections with Employee-Led Activities
Workplace Culture Tools
Culture Counter Helps Organizations Measure and Improve Workplace Culture
Workday Wellness Tools
DeskBreak Encourages Smart, Healthy Breaks During Your Workday
Gamified Task Management
MyTasking Gamifies Daily Tasks with AI Guidance for Enhanced Productivity
Integrated Productivity Suites
OFFLIGHT Combines To-Dos, Calendar, and Time Tracking
Goal Management Platforms
Elisi AI Helps You Set, Track, And Achieve Goals With Personal Insights
Productive Habit Changing
Monk Mode is an App Based Off the Best-Selling Book, Atomic Habits
Gamified Productivity Apps
Get Productive Turns Phone-Free Time into a Game with Rewards
Idea Management Apps
Sliiidea Captures, Organizes, and Prioritizes Your Ideas with Ease
Personal Productivity Assistants
EchoPal Is a Smart Sidekick for Staying on Track With Daily Tasks
Minimalist Task Managers
Redline Keeps Your To-Do List Always Visible in the Mac Menu Bar
Personalized Notification Tools
Good Vibes Notifications Offers a Daily Dose of Information
Rewarding Productivity Apps
NoBrowseForYou Turns Tasks into Rewards by Blocking Distractions
Gamified Chore Tracking Tools
Chap Simplifies Chore Tracking with Leaderboards and Point Systems
Voice-Powered Productivity Tools
Talk Task Conquers Your To-Do List with AI Voice Task Management
Shift Management Tools
Scheduler Shift Scheduling Offers Intuitive and Organized Work Shifts
Gamified Productivity Apps
Focumon Gamifies Your Focus and Boost Productivity With Fun Challenges
AI Performance Platforms
WorkWeave Offers AI Insights to Boost Engineer Productivity and Growth
Smart Meeting Platforms
That's What You Said! Highlights the Gaps in Modern Meeting Platforms
Simplified Task Timers
Task Timer Manages Your Tasks by Tracking Time and Boosting Productivity
Habit Building Tools
SnapHab Uses Gamification and Progress Tracking to Build Lasting Habits
Workplace Chat Organizing Solutions
'ClickUp' is a Workplace Chat Software Competitor
Weekly Goal Setting Apps
Friday Win Encourages Users to Set New Goals Every Monday
Email Workload Insights
Inbox Report Compares Your Email Habits with Busy Professionals
Goal Tracking Platforms
Supercharge Productivity by Setting and Planning Goals with Focusmax.io
Smart Message Management
Zivy Organizes and Prioritizes Slack Messages for Maximum Efficiency
Urgency-Based Productivity
Noow Uses Timers And Consequences To Reinvent Task Completion
Productivity Task Managers
ShipMode is a Task Manager for Indie Makers to Boost Focus
Focus Productivity Tools
FlowBuddy Blocks Distractions and Turns Apps into Learning Opportunities
Minimal Productivity Tools
Lite: App Launcher Offers a Simple, Fast Way to Access iPhone Apps
Distraction-Minimizing Work Tools
Focus Firewall Blocks Distracting Websites During Work Hours
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Task-Sharing Platforms
Troupe is a Platform for Teams That Promotes Transparency
Efficient Goal-Tracking Tools
SMART Goals Tracker Invites Users to Set and Achieve Objectives
Unified Collaboration Hubs
General Collaboration Centralizes Project Conversations Across All Apps
Text Productivity Tools
'Copied' Boosts Efficiency With Snippets, Clipboard History, And More
Time Management Systems
Pomodoro Tracker Enhances Focus Through Integrated Task Timing
Engaging Productivity Timers
The 15 Minute Timer Helps in Achieving Better Work-Life Balance
Collaborative AI Platforms
Collab and Create with Workspaice, Blending Human+AI for Innovation
Survey-Style Employee Feedback Platforms
The 'Solo' Employee Feedback Platform is Anonymous
Job Application Trackers
Super Useful Tracks All Job Applications, Notes, and Progress Details
Work Session Optimizers
FocusBrew Chrome Extension Boosts Productivity With Timed Focus Tools
Family-Oriented Task Managers
Karo is a New Easy-to-Use To-Do App For Friends and Family
Text Shortcut Managers
Fast Text Boosts Productivity on MacOS with Customizable Text Shortcuts
App Activity Trackers
'Trace' Visualizes and Tracks Apps Usage for Better Time Management
Digital Focus Tools
SceneEscape Organizes Apps and Stays Focused With Custom Digital Scenes
All-In-One Productivity Dashboards
'Making Today' Centralizes Tasks, Meetings, and Notifications
Goal Tracking Apps
Heyzeke Helps You Stay Focused With Goal Tracking, Deep Work & Insights