Quest
Quest is a local-first time tracking and task management app for macOS that links tracked time to personal quests, helping users see progress toward meaningful goals. The keyboard-first interface includes a focus view and weekly insights showing how much time went toward priorities versus reactive tasks. All features are free during the beta period for Apple Silicon devices running macOS 12+.
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Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Traditional to-do lists and calendar tools fill the day with urgent tasks like emails and meetings, leaving little room for the important work that actually moves goals forward. Users struggle to see whether their time is going toward meaningful priorities or simply being consumed by reactive demands.
Solution
Quest is a local-first time tracking and task management app that links tracked time to personal quests, giving users a clear view of progress toward their goals. The app encourages users to designate a "quest hour"—one hour of tracked time connected to a meaningful quest—as a simple way to see effort adding up. With a keyboard-first, lightning-fast interface, users can capture ideas, find focus, and complete tasks without breaking their stride. The app works offline, stores data locally, and provides a focus view to minimize distractions. Quest also offers weekly insights showing how much time went toward goals, helping users notice what moved forward and give it more room next week.
Target Audience
Primary users are individual knowledge workers, creators, and professionals who want to ensure their daily time investment aligns with their long-term goals and meaningful projects.
Features
- Local-first architecture with offline functionality for planning and tracking time without an internet connection
- Keyboard-first interface with shortcuts for common actions, including a focus view (F key) and completing tasks in focus (⌘↵)
- Quest hour tracking that links tracked time to specific quests, providing a clear metric of progress toward meaningful goals
- Weekly time insights showing how much of the week went toward priorities versus reactive tasks
- Calm, minimal interface with light and dark themes and satisfying completion feedback
- Native macOS app for Apple Silicon devices (macOS 12+)