Slate is a minimalist focus timer and task management app designed specifically for people with ADHD and executive function challenges. Unlike traditional productivity apps that overwhelm with features, Slate intentionally removes complexity to help you focus better and finish more.

Why Slate is Different

Most productivity apps assume you have perfect discipline and just need better organization. Slate takes the opposite approach—it's built for minds that lose focus, forget tasks, or feel paralyzed by endless to-do lists.

Core Features

Focus Timer with Pomodoro Technique Start deep work sessions with a simple circular timer. Choose preset intervals (15, 25, or 45 minutes) or set custom durations. The app automatically switches to dark mode during focus sessions to reduce visual distractions. Built-in breaks are suggested after each session to prevent burnout. Track your total focus time, completed sessions, and finished tasks with beautiful visualizations.

Task Dump - Intentional Simplicity Capture thoughts instantly without the pressure of categorization, due dates, or priority levels. Tasks automatically archive after 7 days, preventing the anxiety of endless lists. This design choice helps people with ADHD avoid the guilt and overwhelm that comes with traditional task managers. Swipe to delete tasks, promote important items during focus sessions, and restore archived tasks anytime.

Productivity History and Analytics Visualize your focus patterns over time with a daily heatmap showing your most productive days. View a chronological timeline of completed sessions and tasks. Access 30-day statistics including total focus hours, consistency streaks, and task completion rates. The analytics are designed to celebrate progress without judgment.

Educational Resources for ADHD Built-in guides teach evidence-based strategies for attention management, including why Pomodoro intervals work for ADHD brains, techniques for managing time blindness, executive function strategies that respect energy levels, and practical tips for handling distractions without self-blame.

Privacy-First Philosophy

Slate is 100% offline with zero data collection. No account required, no cloud sync, no analytics tracking your productivity, and no advertisements. Your personal data stays on your device always. This privacy-first approach means you can focus on your work without worrying about surveillance or data breaches.

Technical Excellence

Built natively for iOS, iPadOS, macOS (Apple Silicon), and visionOS using SwiftUI for smooth 60fps animations. Local-only storage with Core Data ensures fast performance and complete privacy. The app weighs just 47MB and launches instantly with minimal battery usage since there's no background syncing or network activity.

Who Slate is For

People diagnosed with ADHD or executive function disorders, students and professionals struggling with focus and attention, anyone who feels overwhelmed by traditional productivity apps, minimalism enthusiasts who value intentional design, privacy-conscious users tired of surveillance capitalism, and knowledge workers looking for distraction-free deep work tools.

Pricing and Access

Try all features free for 3 days. After the trial, choose monthly access at ₹499 (approximately $6 USD) or yearly access at ₹1,499 (approximately $18 USD). No hidden fees, no advertisements, and no selling your data. Cancel anytime directly through the App Store.

The Philosophy Behind Slate

Traditional productivity tools are built for neurotypical brains. They assume you can estimate time accurately, feel motivated by progress tracking, make decisions without paralysis, and break large tasks into subtasks easily. For ADHD brains, these assumptions fail completely.

Slate embraces a different philosophy: productivity isn't about doing more—it's about doing what matters with the attention you have. The auto-archive feature after 7 days isn't a limitation; it's liberation from the tyranny of the perfect to-do list.

Design Principles

Intentional limitations over feature bloat. Every removed feature is a conscious design choice. No recurring tasks that pile up guilt. No subtasks that create decision paralysis. No collaboration features that add social pressure. No notifications except for timers you start yourself.

Minimalism as accessibility. Every button is a decision, and every decision costs cognitive energy. Slate reduces cognitive load with one screen for tasks, one screen for focus sessions, and one screen for history visualization. The circular timer provides visual feedback, and the task list uses simple text without gamification or achievement badges.

Download Slate Today

Available now on the Apple App Store for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Start your 3-day free trial and discover productivity tools that respect how your brain actually works.