Matcha vs Prism Notes

Most apps that block distractions let you tap "Skip" the moment you get bored. Matcha doesn't. Ending a session means physically walking to an NFC tag and scanning it — friction that's real, not theatrical. Block on your terms Pick which apps and websites count as distractions and lock them behind a Mode — a block list or an allow list, built on Apple's Screen Time framework. Start a session and those apps disappear behind a shield until you scan your tag again. Schedules Set recurring windows — mornings, work hours, bedtime — and Matcha locks itself automatically at that time, no tag required to start. It stays locked until the window ends or you scan your tag, whichever comes first. Pause instead of block Not every app deserves a hard wall. Turn on Pause for a Mode and opening a gated app shows a short breathing screen first instead of an outright block. Most of the time, the urge passes before the screen does. If it doesn't, you can continue through. Strict mode Worried you'll talk yourself out of a session? Strict mode requires the same NFC tag you started with to end it early — no settings menu workaround. Activity See how much time you actually spent in blocked apps, how many sessions you ran, and how often you resisted opening something during a Pause. Matcha is built entirely on Apple's Screen Time APIs (Family Controls, Managed Settings, Device Activity) — no ad network, no usage data leaving your phone. Note: I replaced your in-progress description rather than appending to it, since it was cut off mid-sentence in the screenshot — check it doesn't duplicate anything you'd already drafted beyond what's visible.

Prism is the private place for quick thoughts and links. It feels like texting, rather than writing in a document. Capture easily, organize with tags, develop ideas across threads, review to keep only what matters. Free to try! Features: - Private and on-device - Opt in to iCloud sync between iPhone and Mac - Voice transcription and voice memos - Lock screen widgets for text and voice capture - AI-suggested tags to make organizing easy or automatic AI tagging (requires apple intelligence) - Review mode to keep notes alive or let them go - Threads to evolve a thought and link them together - Search by keyword - Natural language reminders - just say "remind me tomorrow at 2pm" (requires apple intelligence)