On Mastodon, I once said “My default apps list? Everything that Apple offers. Saved you a post.” But I can’t dismiss that I also needed content for the blog. My list is almost a 1:1 copy of Adam’s app defaults list. I made changes though because I don’t use any coding apps besides Shortcuts and I had to include the most important tool in my life - Routinery.

Routinery

Nothing about this list is special, except for Routinery. It’s an app for people with neurodivergent brains who need help retaining focus. I use it for my morning routines every single step is in there, doing household tasks and making sure I take breaks, too, et cetera. It’s not like a pomodoro app, though. If I figure out a way to write about it, I will.

What I use

Tools that run my life

To-Dos

• Reminders.app

Routines

• Routinery.app

Calendar

• Calendar.app

Productivity

Email

• iCloud, Fastmail - iCloud for person-to-person, Fastmail for signups and services.

Notes

• Notes.app

Browser

• Arc.app, Safari

Coding

• Shortcuts.app

Media

Videos

• YouTube Premium

Music

• Marvis Pro local, no streaming
• iPod classic

Movies

• Plex

TV Shows

• Plex

Podcasts

• Overcast.app

RSS

• NetNewsWire.app

Camera

• Camera.app

Photos

• Photos.app

Everything else

Mastodon

• Elk

Chat

• iMessage, WhatsApp

Budgeting

• YNAB

Password Management

• 1Password, Passwords.app