Microsoft App Store features a large number of applications that are designed to help you increase your productivity on Windows 8.1 devices. These productivity apps for Windows 8.1 give users an edge at work. Some of them are free, while some have a cost attached to them.
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Here are the best productivity apps for Windows 8.1:
1) Dropbox
Dropbox app for Windows 8.1 allows you to easily browse all files, view pictures and watch videos. You can also open, edit and save files from other Windows 8 apps and easily find your files with the Search Charm. It is one of the must-have productivity apps for Windows 8.1.
Cost: Free
Ratings: 3 out of 5 stars
Publisher: Dropbox, Inc
Size: 1.6 MB
Download Dropbox
2) Skype WiFi
Skype WiFi app allows you to get online at more than one million public Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide. With this app, you get access to millions of hotspots around the world from the comfortable of your laptops without the need for tethering or expensive cellular data plans. This free app allows you to browse the web, check email and enjoy free calls and messages to your friends.
Cost: Free
Ratings: 3.2 out of 5 stars
Publisher: Skype
Size: 3.6 MB
Download Skype WiFi
3) OneNote
OneNote is the digital notebook to jot down important tasks of your life. It makes your life easier and more comfortable by keeping a track of your activities. It helps you organize everything whether you are at home, in the office, or on the go. You can also send text, links and more to OneNote from other apps using the Share Charm.
Cost: Free
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Size: 35.6 MB
Download OneNote
4) Remote Desktop
Download this app today and connect to a remote PC and your work resources. You can see all remote connections in the home screen and open them with a single touch. You can also navigate applications in your remote session easily. Among efficient productivity apps for Windows 8.1, it automatically detects and optimizes your connection quality with RemoteFX WAN Transport enhancements.
Cost: Free
Ratings: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Size: 0.3 MB
Download Remote Desktop
5) Adobe Reader Touch
Among useful productivity apps for Windows 8.1, Adobe Reader Touch is the trusted leader for viewing and interacting with PDF documents across several platforms and devices. It allows you to view password-protected PDFs, annotations, and drawing markups and you can also view and add notes to your documents.
Cost: Free
Ratings: 3.1 out of 5 stars
Publisher: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Size: 17.1 MB
Download Adobe Reader Touch
6) TeamViewer Touch
This app is a useful productivity tool that enables workers to access computers remotely while without this app, they would have to physically access the machines. With TeamViewer Touch, you can control any remote computer within seconds. It is simple to operate and offer efficient benefits to the users.
Cost: Free
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars
Publisher: TeamViewer
Size: 7.6 MB
Download TeamViewer Touch
7) Search All
This is one of the useful productivity apps for Windows 8.1 as it aggregates a dozen popular sites for searching on a wide range of subjects. Just tap an icon and search that site. It presents your favorite search engines at once place, and allows you to search contents faster and efficiently.
Cost: Free
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars
Publisher: Shadowfax Apps
Size: 0.6 MB
Download Search All
8) Package Tracker
This premium app for Windows 8.1 allows you to track the delivery status of packages on Windows devices. The app supports over 60 carriers and saves you from visiting the website of the respective carrier over again and again. The app also supports live tiles and updates you when the status of package changes.
Cost: $1.99
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Publisher: ITECTURE.consulting
Size: 5.7 MB
Download Package Tracker
9) GDrive Pro
With this Windows 8.1 app, you get access to all your Google Drive documents. You can store documents, pictures or other files using this app and can also share them with anyone. It allows you to manage multiple Google accounts and invite your friends to view, edit your files in Google Drive. You can also upload files into Google Drive from other apps.
Cost: $3.99
Ratings: 3 out of 5 stars
Publisher: Jagadish G
Size: 0.5 MB
Download GDrive Pro
10) Alarm Clock HD
Alarm Clock HD is a must-have in our list of top productivity apps for Windows 8.1. This free alarm clock app comes with roaming alarms, world clocks, weather, currency exchange rates, Facebook and RSS feeds, picture themes and lots more. This free app is the most comprehensive alarm clock app available on Windows platform.
Cost: Free
Ratings: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Publisher: Antara Software & Consulting
Size: 25.8 MB
Download Alarm Clock HD
Which productivity apps for Windows 8.1 have you downloaded on your device? Are those apps covered in our list or do we missed out important ones? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
