It's far too easy to sit down with the intention of getting lots of work done, only to wind up wasting half the day checking e-mails, playing games, and fiddling with other myriad distractions. 30/30 offers a great alternative to having your boss standing over your shoulder to crack the whip when you have important tasks to do. This simple, attractively designed app lets you plan out your day into tidy blocks of time.
A basic but eye-pleasing interface makes getting started with 30/30 a real cinch. Using a few basic touch gestures to plug in your schedule, you start by creating a series of color-coded task slots that stack up below the circular on-screen timer. You can assign a broad range of stylish icons, different color schemes, and a specific length of time to complete each task in. Rearranging, deleting, or updating your task list is handled quickly with a few pokes and swipes.
Once everything is plotted out, all you have to do is hit the start button and it's go time. The screen's background shifts to match your current task's color, and the clock ticks down while also giving you a separate visual gauge of how much time is left before the next task triggers. You can pause at any time, but seeing that next item on the list rapidly approaching does subconsciously push your brain to keep you plugging away. 30/30 also lets you cycle infinitely between a few tasks rather than plotting out your full day. It works well, and it's actually fun to use. Scheduling short coffee breaks and other breathers into the mix also provides good structure to recharge your focus between work sessions.
The bottom line. 30/30 is a fun and simple way to boost your productivity, and an excellent app for work or taking on chores around the house.
iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad running iOS 4.2 or later
Easy to use. Attractive interface. Versatile.
Limited features
