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Chunk vs Compass

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Chunk compared with Compass
DetailChunk logo ChunkCompass logo Compass
What it doesTime blocking app for Mac with two-way calendar sync and AI integration Voice-first AI notebook for founders that captures thinking, organizes it automatically, and surfaces patterns
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Free trial
PricingFree trial for 7 days (no credit card required). Lifetime License: $29.99 USD (full access for 2 Macs, all current features and future updates included). Family Package: $59.99 USD (full access for up to 6 Macs, all current features and future updates included). Coming soon: Chunk for iPhone at $8.9 14-day free trial, then $9.99/month or $99.99/year. Price will increase to $19.99/month after the first 100 founding members. Early access members keep $9.99/month as long as subscription stays continuously active.
Key features
  • Two-way calendar sync with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook
  • Integration with Apple Reminders and custom task lists
  • Local Claude AI assistant for natural language scheduling via MCP
  • Menu bar panel with global keyboard shortcut (Cmd+/)
  • Live countdown timer and fullscreen alerts
  • Recurring task templates and reusable daily plans
  • Multiple schedule views (day, week, month) with timeline compression
  • Cross-device sync across Macs via iCloud
  • Analytics dashboard tracking planned hours, completions, and follow-through
  • Schedule export as PDF or CSV
  • Voice capture with automatic transcription
  • Conversation Mode for multi-speaker meeting recording
  • Automatic note organization and topic tagging
  • Pattern and insight detection across notes
  • Memory of people and relationships
  • Weekly review with progress tracking
  • Post drafting for X and LinkedIn
  • AES-256-GCM encryption and note export
  • Search by meaning across all notes
  • Multiple projects per account
What makes it different
  • Built for ADHD users and focus-first workflows with minimal friction
  • One-time $29.99 purchase with no subscription or recurring fees
  • All data stored locally on Mac; never sent to company servers
  • Local Claude AI integration that runs entirely on device
  • Menu bar access with fullscreen floatability while maintaining focus
  • Purpose-built for founders with automatic pattern detection across weeks of thinking
  • AI handles organization automatically without manual folder creation
  • Voice-first capture at the speed of thought
  • Records multi-speaker meetings with speaker separation
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)29 −1 (down) since last check25 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)229
Citation Flow (Majestic)3020
Referring domains (Majestic)16331

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