15 Organization Apps That Will Change Your Life (2024)

Create a digital inventory of any of your collections, whether it be wine or sporting goods, with Sortly’s app and custom QR code labels. A quick scan will help you track details like quantity, price, warranty status, and location.

Download for free on iOS or Android.

Attach Pixie’s Bluetooth-connected fobs ($50 for two, getpixie.com) to up to seven easy-to-lose objects — remote controls, wallets, cell phones — and the augmented-reality app will show you exactly where they’re hiding, up to 150 feet away.

Download for free on iOS.

A virtual user’s manual to the home, Centriq gathers appliance instruction guides and warranties with just a snapshot of the product nameplate, while managing service providers and sending you reminders for product upkeep.

Download for free on iOS and Android.

Stop writing down your passwords! The Vault will store those, plus your important ­documents, IDs, credit-card images, and more, on its secure, encrypted app.

Download for free on iOS.

Judy Jetson would be jealous! Stylebook catalogs your wardrobe to make outfit-planning and packing super easy and fun. Upload photos of your clothes, plan ready-to-wear looks, create packing lists, and more.

Download for $3.99 on iOS.

If you're not on Gmail already, Google Calendar's the ultimate reason to switch. It automatically detects events in your email and adds them to the schedule, with directions a tap away via Google Maps.

Download for free on iOS or Android.

Instead of leaving your partner a "honey do list," send 'em a digital nudge instead. Wunderlist lets you share tasks, set reminders and plan projects from your phone, tablet or computer so you're always on the same page.

Download for free on iOS or Android.

Out of all of the photo storage apps out there, the Good Housekeeping Institute likes this one the best since it's so easy to use. It automatically detects the people and objects in your photos, so you can search for specific things later on.

Download for free on iOS or Android.

Even if you're "not good with money," you can manage your finances with Mint. It breaks down spending into helpful categories (bringing your eating-out habit into very sharp focus), and tracks bills, investments and account balances so you always know where you stand.

Download for free on iOS or Android.

Send and access files (even big ones!) across devices with a platform specifically designed for collaborating. You can also get a newly revised presentation to your coworker via text thanks to iMessage compatibility.

Download for free on iOS or Android.

Organizing expert Jeffrey Philip recommends this family-friendly hub for parents drowning in a sea of school projects and artwork. Snap pics of kiddos' drawings and they'll get added to a digital archive that you can share with Grandma and Grandpa.

Download for free on Android.

Keep that wad of receipts straight with Shoeboxed, advises Donna Smallin, author of Clear the Clutter, Find Happiness. Photograph a slip and the data automatically gets categorized for taxes and expense reports on a searchable server.

Download for free on iOS or Android.

HomeZada's like a personal assistant for your house. You can track assets for insurance and maintenance purposes, and keep scans of important documents all together in one place.

Download for free on iOS or Android.

If you like to write things down by hand (it's scientifically shown to help you remember better!), digitize your notebook with Evernote. You can take pictures of your handwriting and search the text. The app also compiles web pages, images and PDFs and puts everything together like a "second brain."

Download for free on iOS or Android.

Deciding what to make is easy when you can find, manage and save recipes right on your phone. And once you land on a menu, just tap to add the ingredients to your shopping list. The app will even recommend new dishes based on which ones you actually make.

Download for free on iOS or Andriod.