Android's Play Store ages apps faster than most ecosystems. The eighteen below are the ones whose 2026 state earns the home-screen slot — regardless of what was trendy three years ago.
Task & project (3)
- Tasks.org (open-source, Google Tasks-compatible)
- Todoist
- TickTick
Notes & knowledge (3)
- Obsidian
- Google Keep (fast capture)
- Markor (markdown editor)
Calendar & scheduling (2)
- Business Calendar 2 / Google Calendar
- Cal.com (scheduling link)
Focus (2)
- Forest
- StayFocused
Launchers & home-screen (1)
- Niagara Launcher (minimalist)
Reading (2)
- Readwise
Password & security (1)
- Bitwarden
Media & capture (2)
- NewPipe (YouTube front-end, no ads)
- Open Camera (for serious camera control)
Automation (2)
- Tasker (deep, if you're willing to learn)
- Macrodroid (easier Tasker alternative)
The minimum starter kit for an Android 2026 user: Obsidian, Todoist, Niagara, Bitwarden, ScreenZen-equivalent. Five apps and 90% of the productivity gain from this whole list.
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