UnTask vs Barely Notes

UnTask helps you focus on just one thing. No lists. No timers. No pressure to be productive. UnTask is a single-task app designed to help you stay present with what you’ve chosen to do — and nothing else. Instead of juggling tasks, UnTask asks a simple question: What is the one thing you’re doing right now? What UnTask offers - Focus on one active task at a time - Write task descriptions using Markdown - Home Screen widgets for quick access - A calm, minimal interface - No accounts, no tracking, no ads - Everything stays on your device — or syncs between your devices via iCloud - Mirror your Reminders app directly in UnTask (enables cross-platform sync and sharing tasks) UnTask isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing less — better. If you want a quieter relationship with your tasks and fewer decisions competing for your attention, UnTask is built for you.

Barely is a minimalist note app. One note at a time. No folders. No tags. No noise. Write what matters right now. Archive when done. Start fresh. Time-aware The app shifts with you. Warm mornings. Clean middays. Deep evenings. The tone changes automatically, or set it manually. Weekly surface Your archived notes surface back to you for seven days. Review, restore, or let them fade away. After a week, they're gone. Camera Capture a photo or record a video directly into your note. Share it however you want. Widgets See your active note at a glance. Small, medium, and large home screen widgets. Lock screen widgets. Live Activity on your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Bokashi themes Five curated color gradients inspired by the traditional color vocabulary of Japan. Sakura, Matcha, Sumi, Kumo, and Akatsuki. Each theme changes your app icon to match. One-time purchase. No subscription. Barely enough. Exactly right.