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Chunk compared with Deferred
DetailChunk logo ChunkDeferred logo Deferred
What it doesTime blocking app for Mac with two-way calendar sync and AI integration Keep track of the decisions you're avoiding, over time
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
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 Free on Apple App Store for iPhone; Pro tier available as optional one-time purchase for multi-device iCloud sync.
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
  • Track how long decisions remain unmade
  • Add dated notes to form a timeline
  • Sort decisions by how long they have been avoided
  • Mark decisions as decided and keep historical record
  • Optional iCloud sync for Pro users
  • Works offline with no internet required
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
  • No reminders, notifications or advice - only awareness
  • Private by design with zero data collection
  • Only for real yes or no decisions, not tasks
  • Objective timeline of deliberation while decision remains open
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Open sourceNot given Not given
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)30 +1 (up) since last check31 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)226
Citation Flow (Majestic)3017
Referring domains (Majestic)1632

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