20 Applications to work from home with your mobile

Working from home has become the only option in this quarantine time. And it is also a great challenge for those who are not used to this modality.

To help you in this change, we share with you a selection of mobile apps so that you can turn your device into a work tool.

Apps for teamwork

If you are carrying out a project that involves more people, don't worry, since there are several apps that facilitate communication. Yes, most use WhatsApp, but there are tools created specifically for teamwork with all the necessary functions.

• Slack

It is one of the favorite tools since it allows you to communicate with the rest of the team (either in a group or individually), create spaces for each project and share different content without depending on other services.

Features available in its mobile version, both for iOS and Android.

• Microsoft Teams

This proposal from Microsoft shares almost the same characteristics as Slack. It has chats to communicate with the team, allows you to work with documents and hold meetings through video calls.

All features available on iOS and Android.

• Asana

Asana is a great way to assign tasks to team members and follow up on projects. It has a calendar and lots of visual details to make it easy to manage a group.

You can test this dynamic on iOS and Android.

Apps to work with documents and files

• Google drive

It is one of the most complete tools that you can install on your mobile. It allows you to work with documents, spreadsheets, presentations, etc. It also has functions to scan, share files or work offline.

Available on iOS and Android

• Office

In addition to the basic functions for working with PowerPoint, Excel or Word, the Microsoft app also has a series of very practical features. For example, scan QR code, sign a PDF, extract text from an image, among other options.

You will find all the options on iOS and Android.

• Dropbox

You can upload and store content, work with different types of files, and do collaborative work. And as a bonus, it has a very simple dynamic to make backup copies of any content on the mobile.

Available on iOS and Android

Apps to work with images

If you have to work on the visual part of a project or you just want tools to work with images from your mobile, you can take these suggestions into account.

• Canva

Canva has templates and an editor that allow you to create almost any type of design from an image. You can create brochures, images for social networks, blogs, presentations, banner. It's great for beginners, as you just choose the template and then customize it by adding or changing elements.

You can try it on iOS and Android

• Pexel

If you need images for your projects then don't forget to download the app from one of the most popular stock image banks. A simple way to have free images and legally.

Available on iOS and Android

• Adobe spark

This Adobe app is ideal for creating graphics and designs from templates. You can add elements, filters, combine fonts, among other options.

You can use it on iOS and Android

Apps to take and organize notes

There are an impressive variety of applications dedicated to taking notes, taking notes, or organizing ideas. They can be as simple or complex as you want.

• Google Keep

If you are looking for something simple that will help you write down individual or pending ideas, you can take this Google app into account. You can organize your notes with tags, add images, create voice recordings, and even add collaborators.

All these functions are found on both iOS and Android

• Evernote

Evernote allows you to create a custom system for your notes using different levels of labels, folders, or stacks. You can integrate almost any multimedia content and share your notes with other users.

Available on iOS and Android

• OneNote

And if you are more of using Microsoft products then you cannot miss this app to take and manage notes. You can organize them in notebooks, sessions or pages; and add as many multimedia elements as you want. And of course, you can add collaborators.

You can install it on your iOS or Android mobile

Apps to manage time

If you work from your mobile you will see that it is very simple to get distracted and get stuck in Facebook updates or YouTube videos. To avoid this problem you can use these applications.

• Digital Wellbeing

This Google app has a "Distraction-free mode" feature so you can pause certain apps when you work or need to concentrate. It also has "Do not disturb" to silence calls and notifications. You just have to configure these options and that's it.

This app is already integrated into mobile devices with Android, or some variant of the manufacturer.

• Toggl

This application will help you manage your work schedule. You can add tags, projects, and clients to determine how you've used your time and how you can best manage it.

Available on iOS and Android

Apps to find and save information

If your work requires you to be attentive to the latest news in your sector, you can consider these apps to manage the content.

• Feedly

You don't need to go crazy scouring the whole web looking for news, you just have to add the websites or references that interest you in Feedly and it will automatically show you all their new publications. It allows you to organize them in boards or save the content to read it later.

You can test this dynamic on both iOS and Android

• Pocket

This application allows you to save any web article and organize it with different tags. So you can simply create a reading list or save those contents that will be used for your project.

Available for iOS and Android

Essential apps to save time

There are some that are essential to streamline work from the mobile and not get complicated with repetitive tasks.

• Lastpass

This password manager will automatically complete your logins to any app or web service. You can search for it on iOS or Android

• Adobe Fill & Sign

This Adobe app makes it easy to sign and fill in any type of PDF or form. You just have to digitize the document and the app will do the rest of the work for you to fill in the corresponding fields or add an electronic signature.

You can find this app on iOS and Android

• Mobizen

If your mobile doesn't have a screen recorder you can take this app into account. It records in Full HD and has an editor to make the corresponding adjustments. And of course it works for screenshots too.

Available on iOS and Android

• Trello

Trello is one of those multipurpose apps, since it helps you organize any type of project… from planning your week, structuring a novel to organizing your family's activities during quarantine. So it is an option to always have on hand.

All features are available on iOS and Android.

Apps for video calls

We have not forgotten about options to make video calls from the mobile. There are many applications that allow you to make group video calls and improvise a meeting with your team.

You can see the most popular video calling apps in a previous article where we explained the characteristics of each of them.

As you can see there are many applications that will help you work from home, you just have to put together your own work kit on your mobile.