One Task Apps

A feed of well-designed apps that do one core task well.

encrypt.me

Encrypt.me keeps you safe on public Wi-Fi with no fiddling or fuss.

With Encrypt.me’s auto-secure feature, you don’t even need to remember that you have Encrypt.me – just connect to that coffee shop, or airport, or hotel, or conference Wi-Fi and trust that Encrypt.me’s got your back.

I was impressed with the simplicty of the app offerings from encrypt.me. It’s super easy to see whether you are secure or not.

encrypt.me

macOS iOS vpn security
PixelSnap

The fastest way to measure everything on screen.

macOS utility measure design
Vanilla

Hide menu bar icons on your Mac.

Vanilla is one of the few absolutely essential utilities for me. It cleans up the menu bar nicely and is super easy to use.

Vanilla

macOS utility menubar
Just Press Record

Record. Transcribe. Sync.

Just Press Record is the ultimate mobile audio recorder bringing one tap recording, transcription and iCloud syncing to all your devices. You can even start a new recording completely hands-free with Siri!

iOS macOS utility recording audio notes darkmode
Thought Train

Stop using stickies to take notes. Keep them where you can see them.

A simple note app for MacOS built to integrate into your existing workflow. Keep your notes right where you can see them, neatly tucked into your Menubar.

Thought Train

macOS utility tasks productivity