Need to shake up your work routine? Try a productivity app.

There is, put simply, a ton of crap to get done. Keeping track of all of it can be a real nightmare, which is why you may want to set your sights on a productivity app. Increasing your productivity means something different to everyone. Maybe you often feel overwhelmed by the tasks in front of you and want a way to sort them into categories. Maybe you want a to-do list that's better than a Google Doc. Maybe you want to split tasks into smaller, more manageable goals: a method that makes big projects seem less daunting and can also keep you away from distractions. Speaking of distractions, maybe you want to decrease the time you spend scrolling through social media during the workday and increase the time you spend working.  Read more...More about Tech, Apps And Software, Mashable Shopping, Tech, and Consumer Tech IMAGE: Mashable BEST OVERALL Todoist Todoist is the mother of all to-do list apps, with plenty of features to play with in the premium version. Free version: Yes Premium version (paid monthly): $4 per month Premium version (paid annually): $3 per month IMAGE: Chrome Web Store BEST WEBSITE BLOCKER Stayfocusd Perusing r/relationships instead of working? Stayfocusd will help you stay off distracting social media and on top of your actual tasks. Free version: Yes $0 from Chrome Web Store IMAGE: Apple App Store BEST FOR ACCOUNTABILITY Forest This productivity app grows virtual "trees" when you refrain from picking up your phone. Free version: Yes, for Android (see below) $1.99 from Apple App Store IMAGE: Mashable BEST FOR TRACKING TIME RescueTime RescueTime will give you insights on how you're *actually* spending your workday, so you can make changes (or not) as necessary. Free version: Yes Premium version: $78 per year IMAGE: Mashable BEST FOR SIMPLE LISTS Do! If you want to make a to-do list on your phone, but don't care about additional bells and whistles, Do! is a solid option. Free version: Yes Premium version: $3.99 IMAGE: Mashable BEST FOR NOTES Microsoft OneNote Microsoft OneNote is a great tool for people looking to organize their thoughts digitally. Free version: Yes Premium version: $6.99/month, for the full Microsoft 365 Personal software suite IMAGE: BEST FOR VOICE TRANSCRIPTION Otter Voice Meeting Notes If you find yourself wasting time transcribing meetings and calls, this voice transcription app may lighten your load a bit. Free version: Yes Premium (paid monthly): $9.99 per month Premium (paid annually): $8.33 per month