Anchor your day with purpose

Start the day with the next right task

Purpose visible. Today kept small. Press Focus to begin. A progress bar keeps you on-thread.

Inner Anchor Demo
“I used to open task app, see too much, close it. With Inner Anchor, I write down purpose, list some tasks straight to work.”
Hung Startability
“I wander a lot. The bar makes it obvious that i'm doing something”
Beta user Continuity
“My todo list got so big I just ignored it. This app keeps today small and clear for me”
Beta user Anti-overwhelm
“The biggest difference is the purpose line. It keeps me honest when I'm about to do random stuff.”
Beta user Purpose

You don’t lack discipline.
You lose the thread.

When attention is low, a long list and too many options turns into drift → “productive” busywork → guilt → overwhelm.

Drift

You forget what mattered, so you do whatever feels easiest.

Busywork

You stay productive, but the important work doesn’t move.

Guilt

Avoidance grows. Tomorrow feels heavier.

Overwhelm

The list grows until you avoid it entirely.

Most systems help you plan.
Almost none help you start.

Built for low-attention days

A 10-second ritual: write one purpose line → list 1–5 tasks → press Focus. When you drift, return is instant.

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01 Meaning

One purpose line for today

Keep the “why” visible so random tasks don’t steal the day. Your purpose sits above everything, a quiet reminder of what matters.

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02 Anti-overwhelm

One short list

Keep today intentionally small, so the list stays safe to open. Around five tasks. No tags, no statuses, no sub-tasks. Just what matters.

Focus button
03 Startability

Press Focus. No choosing.

Inner Anchor starts the next task automatically so you don’t negotiate with yourself. One tap and you’re working.

Focus session pill
04 Continuity

Drift happens. Returning is instant.

The progress bar keeps the thread visible. Drift, glance, tap and you’re back. No willpower needed.

Inner Anchor is for you if…

  • You want one clear purpose for today and a short list that feels safe to act on
  • You’re easily distracted and want a system that gently brings you back
  • You want to end the day thinking “I did the right things”—not “I did many things”
  • You prefer a tool that starts work, not one that helps you organize forever

It’s not for you if…

  • You need team collaboration, shared projects, dependencies, timelines, or Gantt charts
  • You love building complex systems with tags, views, dashboards, and automations
  • You want a “second brain” workspace for documents and knowledge bases

Inner Anchor protects calm and startability. More flexibility means more choices, and more choices is where most people stop.

Privacy, by default

Inner Anchor is personal. Your data is private by design.

No ads. No data selling. Ever.

Your content stays yours—tasks, goals, journals.

Events-only analytics

We track what features work. We don’t read your content or track keystrokes.

Export or delete anytime

Data export and self-serve deletion are on our roadmap. Until then, email support and we’ll handle it.

Standard security practices

Encryption in transit, limited access. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Plan & pricing

Cancel anytime. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Free

The essentials, no strings attached

$0 forever
  • Core features, free forever
  • 1 device
  • 7-day task history
Start free
14-day free trial

Plus

Everything you need, nothing you don’t

$6 /month
  • Unlimited tasks & focus sessions
  • Unlimited devices
  • Unlimited task history
  • Daily purpose & journaling
  • Rollover & cross-device sync
  • Priority support (even if it’s just me, typing quickly)
  • Keeps the server lights on, the coffee hot, so I can keep shipping
Start 14-day free trial

Credit card required. Cancel anytime during trial.

Lifetime

Pay once, use forever

$199 one-time

0 of 200 claimed

  • Everything in Plus, forever
  • All future updates included
  • Early access to new features (welcome, brave tester)
  • Baby plan: my child can inherit this app and ship fixes
Get lifetime access

First 200 monthly and annual members get the Founding Member badge, default for Lifetime.

Inner Anchor is paid to stay simple: reliable sync, fast experience, and a design that never monetizes your attention. No ads. No data selling.

Frequently asked

How do I start a day? 30 seconds
Write one purpose line for the day, it can be as small as show up or finish one thing. List 1 - 5 tasks, then press Focus. Inner Anchor starts the first task on your list right away. No picking, no choosing. When you complete it, the next one loads automatically.
What happens to unfinished tasks? No pile-up
Unfinished tasks don’t turn into a scary backlog. Inner Anchor keeps “today” small and moves leftovers out of your face.
Does it work on all my devices? Web first
Web now, Android and iOS are coming next. Your account syncs across devices as those apps ship.
Can others see my data? Private
No. Inner Anchor is personal by design: no collaboration and no public sharing. Your content stays yours.
Is this for ADHD? Is it a medical tool? Not medical
Inner Anchor isn’t medical care or a diagnosis tool. It’s designed for low attention days and people who drift. If you’re struggling clinically, professional support can help alongside any tool.
What’s the commitment? Zero risk
Start with a 7-day free trial, you won’t be charged until it ends. Cancel anytime and keep access through the end of your billing period. If it’s not helping, request a refund within 30 days. No hoops.
Why is Inner Anchor paid? No ads
To keep it simple: reliable sync, fast experience, and a design that doesn’t monetize your attention. No ads. No selling data.

Start today with one purpose
and one small list

Write one purpose line → list 1–5 tasks → press Focus.

Cancel anytime.