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Diurnal vs Focusd

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Diurnal compared with Focusd
DetailDiurnal logo DiurnalFocusd logo Focusd
What it doesA native Mac notepad where everything you write becomes a task, with automatic tidying A focus companion for your Mac that notices task drift and helps you return to your work
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Pricing modelNot given Free trial
PricingNot given 14-day free trial. An annual plan is planned; final prices will be announced at launch.
Key features
  • Write tasks inline as natural paragraphs
  • No required dates for tasks
  • Automatic task archiving
  • Project management with deadlines
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Voice capture
  • Focus mode with Pomodoro timer
  • AI assistant integration via MCP
  • Offline sync across all Macs
  • Drag-and-drop task planning
  • Set work intentions with tasks or projects
  • Screen drift detection using Apple Intelligence
  • Gentle nudge reminders when attention drifts
  • Session history and insights on workday patterns
  • Menu bar quick access and pause controls
  • Context-aware analysis recognizing research and tools
  • Todoist integration to import projects and tasks
  • On-device processing with no cloud analysis
  • Optional browser control for Safari, Chrome, Arc, Brave and Edge
What makes it different
  • Automatic tidying eliminates manual maintenance
  • No overdue piles or red tasks
  • Native Mac performance built for one platform
  • Works offline without syncing delays
  • Combines notepad freedom with task structure
  • Uses on-device Apple Intelligence instead of blocking websites or apps
  • All processing happens locally on your Mac with no screenshots uploaded
  • Learns from your corrections to improve context understanding
  • Gentle nudges instead of blocking or alarms
  • Analyzes focus patterns across weeks to show when you focus best
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)7 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)240
Referring domains (Majestic)230

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