Instant notes.
Zero friction.
Launches in <400ms. One shortcut. One thought. Back to work.
v1.5 · Screenshots · Clipboard history
Used by 200+ macOS users · Universal binary (Intel & Apple Silicon) · Sonoma & Ventura supported
Launching January 14, 2026 at 12 a.m. PST
No signup · No credit card · Local-first notes
What's New in v1.5
Powerful new capture modes – still instant, still local.
New in v1.5
Screenshot history
Automatically capture screenshots to your history. Access them instantly without breaking focus.
Enhanced clipboard history
Improved clipboard history with better organization and faster access. Never lose a copied snippet again.
Unfriction is not a workspace.
It's where your thoughts go before you organize them elsewhere.
A writing surface that stays out of your way
Speed over ceremony. Focus over features. macOS-native behavior over complexity.
Speed is the feature.
- Launch in under 400ms. No loading screens, no delays.
- Stays above any app, desktop, or Space. Never breaks your flow.
- Autosaves continuously. Close instantly. Nothing is ever lost.
No noise. No accounts. No workspace.
- Minimal interface that fades into the background when you need focus.
- Everything stays local on your Mac. No cloud, no sync, no tracking.
- Just notes, tags, search, and pinning. The essentials, nothing more.
Screenshots become text instantly.
- Press ⌘V for OCR. Text extraction happens automatically.
- Copy the result and keep moving. No extra steps.
- Export and backup your notes locally. You own your data.
Everything Unfriction Includes
Fast capture, smart organization, and a macOS-native flow – no setup required.
Instant Launch
Opens in under 400ms with your shortcut. No window switching. No mental friction.
Clipboard History
Never re-copy the same thing again. Access your recent clipboard items instantly.
Smart Tagging
Hashtags turn into tags automatically. Your notes organize themselves.
Dark Mode + Transparency
Feels native to macOS. Adjust opacity so it blends into your workflow instead of interrupting it.
Auto-Save
Every keystroke is safe. Close instantly. Nothing is ever lost.
OCR from Screenshots
Press ⌘V to extract text from screenshots. The text appears instantly.
Smart Gestures
Swipe left to pin, swipe right to delete. Quick actions that keep you in flow.
To-do List
Create and manage tasks with checkboxes. Keep track of what needs to be done right in your notes.
Full Keyboard Shortcuts
No mouse needed. Navigate, tag, pin, delete. All with muscle memory.
Lock Notes
Lock notes to keep them visible on top across all windows. Switch between apps. Your locked notes stay accessible.
Screenshot History
Automatically capture screenshots to your history. Access them instantly without breaking focus.
How it works
Three steps. Zero friction.
Hit the shortcut
(⌃⌥N)
Dump the thought
⌘V for OCR
Close overlay
keep working
See Unfriction in action
A 57-second walkthrough of instant launch and OCR
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Loved by makers
Early users are already replacing slow notes tools with Unfriction
“Tried it and it's already become muscle memory. Minimal UI, shortcut opens instantly, and it never gets in the way. It's faster and smoother than any quick note workflow I've used.”
Daniel S.
Developer
“Started using it while building a side project and didn't expect it to stick. The speed is the real magic. I write something and I'm back to work before my brain drifts.”
Aaron M.
Indie Maker
“OCR worked perfectly on the first try. Dropped a screenshot in and boom—text. No accounts, no cloud, no nonsense. Finally a notes app that respects my time.”
Sam P.
Software Engineer
“Tried it and it's already become muscle memory. Minimal UI, shortcut opens instantly, and it never gets in the way. It's faster and smoother than any quick note workflow I've used.”
Daniel S.
Developer
“Started using it while building a side project and didn't expect it to stick. The speed is the real magic. I write something and I'm back to work before my brain drifts.”
Aaron M.
Indie Maker
“OCR worked perfectly on the first try. Dropped a screenshot in and boom—text. No accounts, no cloud, no nonsense. Finally a notes app that respects my time.”
Sam P.
Software Engineer
“Tried it and it's already become muscle memory. Minimal UI, shortcut opens instantly, and it never gets in the way. It's faster and smoother than any quick note workflow I've used.”
Daniel S.
Developer
“Started using it while building a side project and didn't expect it to stick. The speed is the real magic. I write something and I'm back to work before my brain drifts.”
Aaron M.
Indie Maker
“OCR worked perfectly on the first try. Dropped a screenshot in and boom—text. No accounts, no cloud, no nonsense. Finally a notes app that respects my time.”
Sam P.
Software Engineer
“This is the first notes app that doesn't break my writing flow. I hit the shortcut, type, close it, done. The semi-transparent overlay is such a small thing but it genuinely keeps me focused.”
Maya T.
Writer
“The overlay approach is genius. I use it constantly during calls and brainstorming sessions. Pinning and tagging makes it easy to bring ideas back later without clutter.”
Anika S.
Product Designer
“Thought it would be another productivity toy… nope. It's surprisingly sticky. The speed, simplicity, and local-first approach make it feel like part of macOS.”
Tom H.
Mac Power User
“This is the first notes app that doesn't break my writing flow. I hit the shortcut, type, close it, done. The semi-transparent overlay is such a small thing but it genuinely keeps me focused.”
Maya T.
Writer
“The overlay approach is genius. I use it constantly during calls and brainstorming sessions. Pinning and tagging makes it easy to bring ideas back later without clutter.”
Anika S.
Product Designer
“Thought it would be another productivity toy… nope. It's surprisingly sticky. The speed, simplicity, and local-first approach make it feel like part of macOS.”
Tom H.
Mac Power User
“This is the first notes app that doesn't break my writing flow. I hit the shortcut, type, close it, done. The semi-transparent overlay is such a small thing but it genuinely keeps me focused.”
Maya T.
Writer
“The overlay approach is genius. I use it constantly during calls and brainstorming sessions. Pinning and tagging makes it easy to bring ideas back later without clutter.”
Anika S.
Product Designer
“Thought it would be another productivity toy… nope. It's surprisingly sticky. The speed, simplicity, and local-first approach make it feel like part of macOS.”
Tom H.
Mac Power User
Simple pricing. One decision.
Start free. Unlock everything forever for a one-time $19. No subscriptions. No renewals.
Try Unfriction free
Try the full flow with light limits.
- Up to 10 notes
- 3 OCR extractions
- 5 clipboard history items
- 3 screenshot history items
- Instant launch & local storage
- !Limits apply after quota
Start capturing ideas in seconds. No credit card required.
Lifetime Access
- Unlimited notes - capture as many ideas as you want
- Unlimited OCR - instant image-to-text, no caps
- Unlimited clipboard history - never re-copy the same thing again
- Unlimited screenshot history - auto-captured locally
- Export & backup - your notes, your data, your timeline
- Custom storage location - keep everything exactly where you want it
- All future updates included - no extra cost
- One license, use on up to 2 Macs
- Transferable license - move Unfriction to a new Mac anytime
- Everything in Free - without limits
30-day money-back. No questions asked.
Early users are locked in at this price. No subscriptions. No future charges.
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