About Wrike – Work As One
As someone who juggles multiple projects with a remote team, I was drowning in Slack threads, email chains, and scattered spreadsheets. I needed a single source of truth. I’ve been using Wrike’s mobile app for about three months now, and it’s become the command center I open first thing in the morning. It’s not just a watered-down version of the desktop site; it’s a legit tool that lets me stay productive when I’m away from my desk.
Features & Highlights
The feature set is deep, but a few things stand out in daily use. The task management is my anchor. I can quickly create a task from an email, assign it to my designer Mark with a due date, and attach the reference image right there. Last week, while waiting for a coffee, I reassigned three tasks from a teammate who was out sick—it took 30 seconds and prevented a bottleneck.
The customizable dashboards are a game-changer. I’ve set up a widget that shows only my overdue and due-today items, which cuts through the noise. I also love the real-time activity stream. When our developer comments “API updated” on a task, I get a notification and can see the attached commit link immediately, which saves me from having to chase him down for a status update.
While the Gantt charts are viewable, they’re definitely easier to build on the web. The mobile app shines for tracking and communication, not heavy-duty planning.
User Experience
Let’s be real: the first launch was overwhelming. There are a lot of buttons and views. But after a day or two of poking around, the logic clicked. The bottom navigation bar (Inbox, Dashboards, Tasks, Stream) is intuitive. My favorite moment was during a client call; they asked for an update on a deliverable. Instead of fumbling, I opened Wrike, searched for the project, and read the latest status update and comment history directly from the app, sounding incredibly prepared.
However, the app can feel sluggish sometimes, especially when loading a project with hundreds of tasks. I’ve also had the occasional sync delay where a comment I posted on my phone didn’t show up on the web for a few minutes, which caused a minor confusion.
Pricing
The app itself is free to download and use with your Wrike account. The catch is what your account tier allows. My team uses the Business plan, so I have full mobile access. The Free plan is very limited—basically just a task list for small teams. The Professional plan (the first paid tier) unlocks the useful stuff like Gantt charts, dashboards, and time tracking on mobile. Is it worth it? If you’re serious about project management, absolutely. The mobile access is a core part of the value, not an afterthought.
Updates & Support
Wrike Inc. updates the app regularly, about once a month. The updates are usually bug fixes and performance tweaks, with the occasional new feature like improved file previews. I contacted support once via the in-app help about a login issue. They responded via email in about 4 hours, which is decent. Their knowledge base and community forums are extensive, and I’ve usually found my answers there without needing to submit a ticket.
Security & Privacy
I downloaded the app directly from the official Google Play Store. Wrike takes enterprise data seriously, which is one reason my company chose it. They are SOC 2 certified, and data is encrypted in transit and at rest. In my account settings, I can control my notification preferences and see connected devices. I don’t see any third-party ads within the app. The privacy policy is detailed and aligns with what you’d expect for a business-focused tool—they process data to provide the service, not to sell your info. For work stuff, that’s the level of trust I need.
Can I create and assign tasks from the mobile app?
Yes, you can quickly create tasks from emails and assign them with due dates and attachments directly in the mobile app. This feature lets you reassign tasks in seconds, as one user did to prevent a bottleneck when a teammate called in sick.
What are the customizable dashboards and activity stream used for?
Customizable dashboards let you set up widgets that show only your most urgent items, like overdue and due-today tasks, to cut through the noise. The real-time activity stream sends instant notifications for comments and updates, such as a developer posting an API update with a commit link, so you don't have to chase down status reports.
Why is the app sometimes sluggish or slow to sync?
The app can feel sluggish when loading projects with hundreds of tasks, and occasional sync delays may cause a comment posted on your phone to not appear on the web for a few minutes. These issues are typically temporary, and closing and reopening the app or refreshing your connection often resolves them.
What should I do if the app feels overwhelming at first?
It's normal to feel overwhelmed by the many buttons and views on the first launch, but after a day or two of exploring, the logic clicks. Focus on the bottom navigation bar—Inbox, Dashboards, Tasks, and Stream—as these are the most intuitive sections for daily tracking and communication.
How does Wrike's mobile app compare to Trello or Asana for remote teams?
Unlike Trello's simpler card-based system or Asana's list views, Wrike offers deeper features like customizable dashboards and a real-time activity stream that are fully functional on mobile. It's better suited for teams that need a single source of truth for complex projects, though it can feel more complex to learn initially.
