I have encountered this trend for noting down one’s “app defaults” a few times now, the latest from Manu. I always enjoy reading about the services others use. This time, I wanted to contribute to the list.
- Mail Client: HEY
- Mail Server: HEY
- Notes: Notion / Keep Notes
- To-Do: Tick Tick
- Photo Shooting: Samsung Camera App
- Photo Management: Google Photos (+ Snapseed for basic processing)
- Calendar: Google Calendar
- Cloud File Storage: Dropbox
- RSS: Reeder (with iCloud)
- Contacts: Google Contacts
- Browser: Arc (Chrome at work)
- Chat: WhatsApp, Google Messages
- Bookmarks: Raindrop
- Read It Later: Readwise Reader
- Word Processing: Don’t use one anymore
- Spreadsheets: Google Sheets
- Presentations: Google Slides
- Shopping Lists: Don’t use one anymore (or Keep Notes)
- Meal Planning: Don’t use one anymore
- Budgeting and Personal Finance: Don’t use one anymore
- News: Techmeme / Hacker News / InShorts
- Music: Spotify
- Podcasts: Don’t listen anymore
- Password Management: 1Password
- Code Editor: Visual Studio Code
PS: Robb has created a website where you can see all the posts from others listing their app defaults. It’s a nice collection!