Technology has become increasingly important in our daily lives, and this is especially true when it comes to productivity. In order to be efficient and effective in today’s world, it’s often necessary to use software tools and apps to help manage tasks, track progress, and stay organized. These tools can be incredibly helpful in helping us get more done in less time, and there are many different options available to suit a wide range of needs. Whether you’re looking for a project management tool, a time tracking app, or a task management solution, there’s likely a software tool or app that can help you be more productive and achieve your goals.

I used to be hesitant to incorporate technology into my productivity routine because I was afraid of getting distracted. I was comfortable with the traditional pen and paper method, so I preferred to stick with that.

As my commitments grew, it became harder and harder to keep track of everything with just a pen and paper. On top of that, with a family to take care of, my notes started to pile up and sometimes even got lost. It was frustrating, especially when I couldn’t even remember what I had written down.

I eventually realized that we are living in a time where it is almost impossible to be productive without using technology. Whether we like it or not, it seems that technology is an integral part of productivity.

I know you’re probably curious about what productivity apps are popular among enthusiasts and which ones are recommended by David Allen, the creator of GTD. So without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the most popular options.

I conducted an interview with 15 productivity enthusiasts, asking them about their preferred productivity app (their names and responses are listed at the end of this post.)

Based on the interviews, I created the following chart showing the most popular productivity apps:

According to the results of the interviews, Asana and Todoist appear to be the most popular productivity apps. As you may have guessed, David Allen also favors Microsoft Excel. Please note that this was not a randomly selected sample, as the interviewees were carefully chosen and were all involved in productivity in some way.

Now, it’s your turn, what is your favorite productivity app?

Special thanks go to the following productivity enthusiasts for their time in sharing their favorite productivity apps (in alphabetical order): David Allen (Microsoft Excel), Dermot Crowley (TaskTask), Fokke Kooistra (Evernote), Francesco D’Alessio (Todoist), Goncalo Gil Mata (OmniFocus), Jeremy Roberts (Asana), Kosio Angelov (Asana), Laura Stack (Tripit), LJ Earnest (Remember the milk), Michael Sliwinski (Nozbe), Olga Degtyareva (No app), Paul Minors (Asana), Timo Kiander (Todoist), Tracy Parks (Nozbe), Stever Robbins (Todoist)