Introduction
List of android free apps which I use regularly to keep up with my productivity expectations. These apps help me remind, track and restrict my distraction and regular doom scrolling issue.
1) Ascent
Ascent: screen time & offtime We often feel upset about wasting time on phone, In my case after work I feel to use my phone for a bit ( 10 min max ) but I sit on it for almost an hour!. Which is frustrating and costs my productivity. I wanted an App which could remind me every 10/15 min in a particular app on my phone Let’s say YouTube / Instagram so that I can save some time. As soon as I open an App it wants me to set a time limit ( we can set no limit ). BONUS - It will not let me watch Reels and other vertical format videos which is a BLESSING!!
2) Structured
This app helps me organize my daily schedule, I do not have regular activities such as Gym etc! but I do add activities like lawn mowing, groceries shopping which are regular but I kinda postponed them to the next day because I either forget it or recalled it late in the evening.
3) Digital well-being
This is a must have app for everyone, Most android phones already have this pre-installed. Go to settings and search “digital wellbeing” it keep a track of a user screen time and we can set limit on each individual app for a certain amount. Once that allowed time frame is passed, it would gray out the app stopping us from using it more.
4) Google Task
Last but not least, Coming from the offical Google company which integrated well with docs, calender, remiander etc. I use this app to primarily list out task which are odd and not much regular and do not involve in day to day activities, I regularly check them in free time when I feel do I have anything to do?
For an example. imagine a task “Search about a Good TV” or “Need to update Raspberry pi” such task does’t involve any deadlines or will not effect my day to day life.