Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to MonkeyMind

Get it out of your mind and back to work

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. MonkeyMind launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
MonkeyMind – A shortcut-driven to-do list for your Mac's menu bar▲99
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
2
DeskMinder▲623
Create quick desktop reminders with just one click
2025 · deskminder.appps.od.ua · its alternatives →
3
TwinMind▲509
AI sidebar that listens, sees tabs, and helps proactively
2024 · twinmind.com · its alternatives →
4
mymind▲556
A private place for everything you care about.
2021 · mymind.com · its alternatives →
5
Look Up for Mac▲269
Reduce eye strain & exhaustion with the 20-20-20 Rule
2015 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →
6
The new mymind iOS app▲444
The mobile extension of your mind just got better
2024 · mymind.com · its alternatives →
7
Thought Train▲375
Stop using sticky notes to remember what you're doing 📒 🚫
2018 · thoughtsformac.com · its alternatives →
8
One Thing▲138
Put a single task or goal in your Mac's menu bar
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
9
Break▲184
Task manager & break scheduler for Mac.
2017 · inspiringlife.co · its alternatives →
10
Mindly ▲177
Capture anything in seconds with automatic organization
2025 · mindly-ai.com · its alternatives →
11
Clocks▲162
A minimal world clock app for your Mac's menubar
2014 · its alternatives →
12
Mindmesh▲408
The virtual desk that gives you control over your day
2022 · mindmesh.com · its alternatives →
13
Hint▲112
A simple mindfulness reminder for macOS
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
14
Doo for Mac▲156
The popular iOS to-do app, now on Mac
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
15
Hotlist▲148
Manage your daily todos straight from your Mac menu bar
2023 · pqina.nl · its alternatives →
16
Focused Task▲121
Open source mac menubar app that helps you do deep work
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
17
Timebar: Beat Procrastination▲70
Free mac menubar app for getting things done
2018 · its alternatives →
18
Waiting List▲131
Create (and view) countdown timers in your Mac Menu Bar
2017 · waitinglist.site · its alternatives →
19
Defer▲196
One universal inbox for your tasks
2024 · deferapp.com · its alternatives →
20
BREAK▲164
Take a break without being judged
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
21
Daymind▲170
Train your creativity and become an idea machine
2020 · daymind.com · its alternatives →
22
Menu AI▲14
Ask AI in your Mac's menu bar.
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
23
PopDo▲94
A quick task list for your Mac menu bar
2020 · its alternatives →
24
Instant for Mac▲132
A menu bar app to track the daily time spent on your Mac
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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