Comparison

Unstuck Task vs Marten

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Unstuck Task

Features
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Stuck staring at your to-do list? You're not lazy. You just need a better way to start. Unstuck breaks overwhelming tasks into small, timed chunks you can actually do. Type what's weighing on you, and get back a clear first step in seconds. THE PROBLEM WITH MOST PRODUCTIVITY APPS They give you more boxes to check. More systems to maintain. More ways to feel behind. Unstuck is different. It's not a to-do list. It's an activation tool. You come when you're stuck, you leave when you're moving. HOW IT WORKS 1. Type any task that feels too big to start 2. Get 3-6 small, actionable chunks with time estimates 3. Start with just the first one That's it. No complex setup. No learning curve. No guilt. BUILT FOR BRAINS THAT WORK DIFFERENTLY We designed Unstuck for people who struggle with task initiation, not task completion. Whether you have ADHD, anxiety, or just too much on your plate, Unstuck helps you take the first step. No streaks to break. No guilt trips. No "you missed 5 days!" notifications. EARLY ACCESS Unstuck is free during early access. Help us build the tool you actually need.

About

Marten

Features
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Marten is a clean, distraction-free note app built for developers. Write in Markdown with syntax-highlighted code blocks, then turn any note into a project with just the tabs you need. Keep a plain note, or add API keys, secrets, passwords, social logins, links, references, and checklists. Each filled tab becomes an item, so one note holds everything about a project. FEATURES Markdown editor Fenced code blocks with an olive, editor-style highlight. Toggle a live preview anytime. Project tabs Note, List, API, Ref, Link, Secret, Password, and Social. Add only the tabs you want with a tap. Secrets vault Store API keys, passwords, and accounts with masked fields and a quick reveal. Checklists Reminders-style lists with tap-to-complete items. Tags and search Organize with #hashtags and find anything instantly with full-text search. Sync, your way Local-first storage that works offline, with optional cloud sync across your devices. Turn sync on or off whenever you want. Built for every screen A native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with an adaptive three-column layout on iPad and Mac. Light and dark themes. Private by design Your notes are yours. No ads, no tracking, and you can delete your account and all data from inside the app at any time. Marketing URL: https://marten.kodefoundry.com Privacy Policy URL: https://marten.kodefoundry.com/privacy

Screenshots

Unstuck Task4 screens
Marten4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Unstuck Task at 15.0 against Marten's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Unstuck Task versus Marten: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnstuck TaskMarten
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Eugeniojoseph hamawi

In-app purchases

None

Unstuck Task

No in-app purchases

None

Marten

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unstuck Task free?
Unstuck Task is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Marten free?
Marten is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Unstuck Task or Marten have ads?
Neither Unstuck Task nor Marten shows ads.

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