# ParaCortex — Tasks That Work With You

> Tasks That Work With You (iPhone/iPad app by Sampath Dassanayake.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paracortex/id6759954880 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sampath Dassanayake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519179127)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-02
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paracortex/id6759954880/reviews.md

## What is ParaCortex?

Not another to-do app.

ParaCortex is for anyone who's stared at a task list and felt more stuck than when they started. Whether you have ADHD, suspect you might, or just find your brain works better with the right support — this was built for you.

We don't do "Overdue." We do Roll Forward. Tasks you didn't get to yesterday quietly carry forward to today. The ones you didn't finish this morning are still there this evening. No deadline labels. No shame spiral. Just your list, ready when you are.

CAPTURE IN SECONDS
Tap the mic and speak it. ParaCortex transcribes and saves your task before the thought disappears. No typing required.

BREAK IT DOWN
"Reply to emails" isn't a task. It's a wall. ParaCortex uses AI to break any goal into bite-sized micro-wins — 5-minute steps you can actually start.

MATCH YOUR ENERGY
Every task has an Energy Cost: Low, Medium, or High. Each day, ParaCortex checks in — how's your energy right now? — and surfaces the one task that fits. No scrolling through a long list. Just the right thing for right now.

FOCUS MODE
When you're ready to begin, tap into a dedicated Focus screen. A circular countdown ring makes time feel tangible, not just countable. Pair it with built-in ambient audio — brown noise, rain, lo-fi — to create the conditions your brain actually needs to stay on task.

YOU'RE NOT ALONE
Body Doubling is the quiet magic of knowing others are working too. ParaCortex shows a live count of focusers in the room — no chat, no pressure, just presence.

STAY ON TASK, EVEN WHEN YOU LEAVE
Your current micro-win stays visible on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Dynamic Island. Out of sight shouldn't mean out of mind.

GENTLE REMINDERS, NOT ALARMS
Nudges arrive at natural transitions in your day — not as deadline warnings, but as open invitations to begin.

CELEBRATE FOR REAL
Every secured win triggers a full-screen celebration — confetti, balloons, fireworks, and more. Your brain deserves the dopamine hit.

ParaCortex isn't about doing more.
It's about feeling less stuck — one small win at a time.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2026-05-06

Accurate win summary — The time badge on your win screen now shows how long you actually focused, including any overtime, instead of the preset timer value.
 Overtime session recovery — If the app was closed while you were in overtime, it now correctly offers to resume or stop your session when you reopen it.
 Theme switching fix — Switching between light and dark mode no longer causes a dark bleed-through on some screens.
 Localization improvements — Better language coverage across the app.

### 2.0 — 2026-04-30

What's New in 2.0

  Body Doubling & Presence:
  Work alongside others in real time. See who's focusing, send reactions, and
  feel the energy of a shared focus session — even when you're miles apart.

  Focus Session Improvements:
  Sessions now survive app restarts and OS interruptions. Return to your task
  exactly where you left off, with full context restored.

  Win Summary:
  Each completed focus session now closes with a win summary — a moment to
  acknowledge what you accomplished.

  Widget Updates:
  The home screen widget now stays in sync with the app in real time.

  Localization:
  ParaCortex is now available in 12 European languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Romanian, and Greek.

  Polish:
  Usability improvements to task capture, smoother reactions UI, and a cleaner
  tab bar on iOS.

### 1.8 — 2026-04-20

Your energy matters now.
Open the app and it checks in with you first — low, medium, or high. Based on your answer, one task rises to the top. No scrolling. No deciding. Just the right thing for right now.

A gentler first day.
New onboarding walks you through the app without overwhelm. Start with one task. That's it.

### 1.7 — 2026-04-17

Home Screen Widgets — Add ParaCortex widgets to your home screen to see your current task and streak at a glance. No need to open the app.

Control Center — Start and stop focus sessions directly from Control Center with the new ParaCortex control.

Performance & Reliability — Migrated to a faster, more reliable local database for snappier load times and better cross-platform stability.

### 1.6 — 2026-04-16

Just a small under the hood improvements in preparation for some cool new features.

## More apps by Sampath Dassanayake

- [Binaural Zen](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binaural-zen/id1519178765)
- [TaskStreak](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskstreak/id1629277772)
- [ScreenRewards: Earned Time](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenrewards-earned-time/id6746354106)

All apps by Sampath Dassanayake: https://appshunter.io/developer/1519179127

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