The key to perfect task management is astute planning and timely execution. Often, we fail to get the desired result due to either lack of structured formation or wrong implementation of the planning. If you wish to handle your to-dos immaculately and derive the required result painlessly, you need to have the best task management apps for Mac.
nTask
Aesthetically appealing project management tool for MAC with a focus on bringing all the top features of different tools under one task management platform.
nTask is a flexible and handyman project management tool that works on MAC & PC. From making checklists to managing projects, collaboration with project teams, scheduling meetings, file sharing, and offering state of the art Gantt Charts.
nTask lets you do all of that and much more through one single project management tool. The program makes it easy to keep work of teams on track and it makes it easy for different stakeholders to share documents. It provides the option of integrating with Slack, which we feel is a lovely option.
Pros
This PM tool administers and helps manage tasks from the service in the integrated cloud, provides all the necessary functions to achieve efficient collaborative work with the rest of the team such as; assigning tasks, monitoring progress, scheduling meetings, recurring tasks, and meetings option and defining risks.
Overall, nTask is easy to set up, easy to understand and a peach of a Task Management App for setting up checklists and to do’s across teams and projects.
Cons
The only thing which needs improvement in nTask is the capability of attaching images and documents. It’d be amazing to be able to see the visuals right in the project window but isn’t available at the moment. Other than that, it works great for individuals, SMEs, and large corporations.
nTask comes with an easy learning curve mainly because of its user-friendly look and experience.
nTask paid plans to start at $1/user for the first three users and offer a 14-Day Free Trial for both its Premium and Business plans.
Microsoft OneNote
As far as functionality and user experience is concerned, I put Microsoft OneNote right at the top of the list. Managing and creating tasks, to-do lists, and note-taking is smooth and fast with this highly intensive and full of feature app for task management on MAC.
You have the capability of adding your PowerPoint documents, pictures or PDF to your notes. You can tag your tasks to access them and keep abreast of all the things that matter to you. It also provides you with the option of syncing your files with OneDrive and SharePoint.
OneNote has other great features as well including can extract editable text from images, familiar interface for Office users and plenty of storage space.
I would say the bottom line is that OneNote is a feature-rich, task management app and it gives a lot away for zero dollars. The only real question is whether you’re satisfied with the free offer because otherwise, you’ll have to pay $6.99 per month.
Microsoft OneNote is available for download for free on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. You can utilize it with literally zero restrictions.
The major upside to Microsoft OneNote is also its downside. Well, Microsoft OneNote’s list of features definitely impresses in the beginning but amusingly some of the features don’t function as perfectly as a user might hope.
Todoist
Many MAC users prefer remaining within their environment – well not all of them. If you want to sync your tasks from MAC to Android, Windows or any other option other than Apple, Todoist should be one of the first tools you need to dig deep into.
This is so because the MAC app for Todoist is pretty much a web version in a devoted window.
The main pros of the Todoist app for MAC are Cross-platform support, excellent features, efficient interface, collaboration features, and offline functionality. The bottom line is a super elegant UI, support for multiple platforms, and collaborative features, this app is worth giving a shot.
In addition to the due date, comments and priority ratings, you have the ability to add reminders to any specific task. Furthermore, Todoist offers a range of integrations and plugins. For example, in terms of syncing due dates to another calendar platform, there are buttons to integrate with Google Outlook Calendar and Google Calendar. Other integration options include Slack.
Todoist pricing is divided into three tiers: Free, Premium ($36 per year) and Business ($60 per year). Furthermore, Todoist does offer discounts to organizations and individuals in nonprofits and the education sector.
Evernote
With Evernote you can take notes, note down to do lists and save things which you think are interesting online and read on them at a later time.
Formats supported sketches, photos, videos, audios, PDFs and web clippings etc.
Evernote allows you to set reminders and keep a track of multiple events.
With the monthly version you get a 60 MB upload limit and can synchronize between two devices. For paid users, you can get 10 GB a month for $69.99 a year and sync across every device you have.
Simplenote
Simplenote Mac app has easy to use task management features such as; note keeping, to-do list items, idea mapping and more. You can organize your notes or data with tags and pins that allow easy to search functionality.
It is a good option if you want to have a FREE task management Mac app but also wants to enjoy a simple to use UI. You can add a checklist to your notes and share them with anyone you want.
With Simplenote, you can automatically synchronize your data and have a backup totally for FREE. You can download and manage your task on Simplenote without paying any dollars.
Teamwork
Teamwork is a Mac-compatible app that helps with team workload management. The app reportedly improves collaboration, accountability, visibility, and thus productivity.
This management solution helps you to manage your project’s tasks through the project lifecycle.
With features that allow you to create task lists, tasks, and subtasks, your team’s work can be broken down into manageable items that allow you to stay on top.
The app offers a range of features to help you manage your tasks with the customization and an intuitive platform. You can also access the webinars and online resource center to help onboarding to the tool be as smooth as possible.
Teamwork not only offers a 30-day free trial to allow you to see whether the software is the best fit for you but also provides a free basic plan. You can upgrade to other subscriptions starting from $12.50/month/user.
TickTick
The next task management app on our list is TickTick. It is a productivity app that allows you to create to-do lists and add tasks, while also having the ability to track your habits.
With the Mac version of TickTick, you can also have access to a Kanban-style view to your task management, which lets you visualize your tasks the way you want them.
You can download the app for free from the app store and then further your tool with in-app purchases which offer you more features.
Things (macOS, iPhone, iPad)
To-do list apps tend to fall into two categories: the complex and the minimalist. Things is somehow both.
Open Things for Mac and it looks simple: you’ve got an Inbox for your tasks and the option to add more lists. Dig a little, though, and there are all kinds of advanced tools here. There are nesting ways to organize your tasks: areas can contain tasks or projects; projects can contain tasks or headers that can also contain tasks; even tasks can contain sub-tasks if you want. It sounds confusing but it isn’t, which really speaks to how well Things is designed. There’s no right way to use this system. Use as many or as few of the organizational options given to you, however you like, to make sense of your chaotic list of tasks, choose which things you want to do today, and then do those things.
Other applications offer features like this, sure, but Things manages to do so without feeling cluttered. And as a native application with no Windows or web equivalent, Things feels very much at home on the macOS desktop. Combine this blend of functionality and beauty with features like a system-wide tool for quickly adding tasks, integration with your calendar so you can see your appointments while planning your day, intuitive keyboard shortcuts, reminders with native notifications, and syncing to an iPhone and iPad app. It’s a powerful way to organize your tasks—and then accomplish them.
Conclusion
If you think we missed an app or two, feel free to use the comments section below. We know, for a fact, that this list is not conclusive; there will always be a handful of applications to make your work life productive and efficient. So, have at it, and don’t forget to share this post with your coworkers.