Persistence for macOS
ADHD todo list & journal app for Mac
Persistence for macOS is a native desktop app — tasks, micro-journal, habits and time blocking in a calm window that stays out of your way. Apple Silicon and Intel builds, syncing with the web app and your other devices.
.dmg · Apple Silicon (M-series) · version 0.1.8
Install Persistence on macOS
- Download the .dmg for your Mac (Apple Silicon for M-series chips, Intel for older Macs).
- Open the .dmg and drag Persistence into your Applications folder.
- Launch it from Applications or Spotlight and sign in — your data syncs immediately.
The first launch may ask you to confirm you want to open an app downloaded from the internet. That's macOS Gatekeeper; choose Open.
Not sure which chip you have? Apple menu → About This Mac. 'Apple M1/M2/M3/M4' means Apple Silicon.
What you get on macOS
The same calm, ADHD-first app on every platform.
- Todo — one-keystroke capture, priorities and repeating tasks without a setup ritual.
- Notes — a micro-journal: one line, a mood tag, done.
- Habits — gentle streaks that survive a missed day.
- Time Block — drag tasks and habits onto a 15-minute-grid daily planner.
- Statistics — quiet charts of tasks, habits and mood over time.
- Sync — the macOS app, the web app and every other platform share one account.
- No telemetry — nothing in the macOS build phones home. Read the privacy page.
macOS FAQ
- Is Persistence in the Mac App Store?
- Not yet — the macOS build is distributed directly as a .dmg from GitHub releases. An App Store listing is on the roadmap.
- Does the Mac app work offline?
- You need a connection to sync, but the app is designed to be light on network use and comes back in sync as soon as you're online.
- Does my data sync between devices?
- Yes. Everything syncs through one account across web, desktop and Android.
- Are the desktop apps free?
- Yes. All apps are free to download. The Free plan covers up to 7 tasks, notes and habits; Premium lifts the limits on every platform.
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Try Persistence free.
Up to 7 tasks, notes and habits at no cost — no card, no tracking. Upgrade to Premium only if you outgrow it.