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Unfriction

Opens in less than 400ms via global shortcut, offers overlay notes on top of all windows, extracts text from screenshots using OCR, stores data offline by default, auto-pauses on lock and resumes, all in a minimal, clutter-free and distraction-free writing surface.

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Cost / License

  • Freemium (Pay once)
  • Proprietary

Application type

Platforms

  • Mac
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Features

Properties

  1.  Distraction-free
  2.  Minimalistic
  3.  Local-First
  4.  User friendly

Features

  1.  Dark Mode
  2.  OCR
  3.  No registration required
  4.  Works Offline
  5.  Ad-free
  6.  Screenshot OCR
  7.  On top
  8.  Distraction-free Writing
  9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

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    Will try it defenetly.

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  • Guest reviewed Unfriction  

    Super fast and minimal. It opens instantly with a shortcut and lets me jot down thoughts without switching apps or losing focus. OCR for screenshots is surprisingly useful. Still early, but if it keeps improving in this direction, it’ll be a solid contender for quick capture on macOS. Would love to see optional sync and maybe tagging later on.

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Unfriction information

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $19 + free version with limited functionality.

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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Alex Goon
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Will try it defenetly.

Guest
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Super fast and minimal. It opens instantly with a shortcut and lets me jot down thoughts without switching apps or losing focus. OCR for screenshots is surprisingly useful. Still early, but if it keeps improving in this direction, it’ll be a solid contender for quick capture on macOS. Would love to see optional sync and maybe tagging later on.

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What is Unfriction?

Capture thoughts instantly with Unfriction — launches in <400ms, does OCR from screenshots, notarized DMG.

A writing surface that stays out of your way. Built for speed, designed for focus, engineered for simplicity.

  • Instant launch: Opens in under 400ms with a global shortcut.
  • Overlay notes: Sits on top of whatever you're doing.
  • Screenshot OCR: Extract text from screenshots instantly.
  • Lock-aware: Pauses on lock, restores after unlock.
  • Local-first: No cloud, no account by default.
  • Zero clutter: No formatting toolbar, just a blank surface.