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There are some apps that come up on everyone’s list, phone, or system, but I really like to keep exploring.
Every now and again, one of those apps piques my interest, retains it, or gives me something that I think is missing elsewhere. The strangest of things can do it because sometimes it is simply a better UI that can make all the difference.
So here are the 7 apps that I use that I imagine very few of you use if any.
(1) Structured — Starting strong with this one. Have you heard of it? Have you actually tried it, let alone paid for the upgraded version? Didn’t think so. But this is essentially a to-do app with a focus on…. scheduling. Correct. 10 points for you. But it comes with a lovely layout and was actually recommended to me by someone who has never used to-do lists or task managers ever before, so maybe that will work for you.
(2) Highland 2 — This is a great writing app on Mac. I love it. I have used others such as iA Writer, Scrivener, and Ulysses, but Highland 2 is where I have landed. Lovely formatting and templating. Nice custom themes. I just like it. But you will very rarely see it on anyone’s lists or “top” videos, and I think that is unjustified.
(3) Deezer — Yes, I am already cheating a little. Deezer is well used but is simply nowhere near as popular as other music streaming services.
(4) Lucid — A book summary app that uses graphics and animations to help explain the concepts of a book. It is different, and that is enough for me. Sometimes it is easier to see the concept rather than imagine it, and sometimes seeing something acted out can deepen or test your understanding far more than just words. This is…
