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Punchcard vs HushNotes

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Punchcard compared with HushNotes
DetailPunchcard logo PunchcardHushNotes logo HushNotes
What it doesA Mac menu bar app that tracks your workday app by app and prints a receipt at day's end Mac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIN Not given
Pricing modelPaid Paid
PricingFree to try with first two receipts included; $9 one-time purchase for unlimited receipts and all future updates, valid on two Macs $9.99 one-time purchase
Key features
  • Tracks which app is in front, sampled every few seconds
  • Optional itemized browsing showing website names in Chrome, Brave, Edge and Vivaldi
  • Exports receipts as 1080×1350 PNG for social media with plain-text alt text
  • Never-print list to exclude apps or websites from receipts
  • Weekly and monthly rolls, with late printing for missed days
  • Detects idle time so breaks and lunch do not count as work
  • No macOS permissions required for basic tracking
  • Universal binary for Apple silicon and Intel, requires macOS 13 Ventura or later
  • 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
  • Privacy-first design with build gates preventing analytics and networking outside licensing
  • Charming receipt printing with realistic paper mechanics, barcode and social media export
  • 30-day refund policy with no questions asked
  • 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)29 +1 (up) since last check20 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1011
Citation Flow (Majestic)2219
Referring domains (Majestic)823

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