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PopTask vs HushNotes

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PopTask compared with HushNotes
DetailPopTask logo PopTaskHushNotes logo HushNotes
What it doesAI to-do list that understands plain language and learns how you work Mac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: up to 3 active tasks, natural language input, dictation, widgets, Siri, calendar sync, repeats, reminders, AI steps. Pro: $49.99 once (or $14.99/year or $4.99/month), unlimited tasks, custom lists, everything in Free, available on Mac, iPhone and iPad. Pop: $9.99/month after free week with 20 $9.99 one-time purchase
Key features
  • Voice assistant Pop that plans your day by suggesting task times
  • Two-way calendar sync with Google Calendar, Outlook and Apple Reminders
  • AI-powered task breakdown into steps
  • Learning from corrections to improve suggestions over time
  • Global shortcuts on Mac to add tasks without leaving other apps
  • Support for 9 languages in dictation and typing
  • Reminders at task time and before with customizable defaults
  • Automatic repeating task setup from plain text
  • Streak tracking showing completed tasks as daily grid squares
  • Capture text from any app with one keyboard shortcut
  • Floating notes that work on full-screen apps
  • Notes automatically hidden from screen shares and screenshots
  • Hide all notes instantly with one key
  • Lock individual notes with Touch ID or password
  • All notes searchable in one place
  • Markdown support with live preview
  • Customizable paper designs and opacity levels
  • iCloud sync between Macs
  • Connect coding tools with local MCP endpoint
What makes it different
  • Tasks added from plain language without formatting or date pickers
  • Voice assistant that learns your schedule and suggests task times
  • Complete privacy with on-device processing and iCloud sync only
  • Free forever plan with no limits on basic features
  • Built and maintained by one developer with direct support
  • Notes stay hidden from screen shares and screenshots by default
  • No account or cloud server required; notes stored only on your Mac
  • Pay once forever with free updates; no subscription
  • Floats above full-screen apps including in all Spaces
  • Access from coding tools is read-only and requires explicit approval
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)5 −1 (down) since last check20 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)511
Citation Flow (Majestic)2019
Referring domains (Majestic)10823

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