Looking for a Chunk Alternative?
Written By The Aftertone Team
Why people leave Chunk
Chunk is a Mac-native time blocking app with a clean interface and a one-time purchase. If you're looking for something with more depth -- task management built in, AI beyond just time blocking, and a weekly report showing whether your blocks produced real work.
Cancellation note
Chunk is a one-time purchase -- there is no subscription to cancel.
What to look for in a Chunk alternative
The right replacement depends on why Chunk stopped working for you:
If you need better calendar integration. Look for a tool where tasks and calendar live in the same view — not two separate apps you have to manually sync.
If you need less manual overhead. Auto-scheduling (where the tool suggests a plan and you confirm it) cuts the time spent maintaining your system. Avoid tools that reschedule without your input.
If you need clearer output data. A weekly report that shows whether your protected time produced real work is more useful than a productivity score or a streak counter.
What Aftertone does differently
Aftertone covers the same ground as Chunk and goes further. Tasks and calendar in one view, Auto Plan schedules intelligently, the Focus Screen runs the session, and the weekly report shows your actual focus hours.
How to get your data out of Chunk
Step 1. Chunk doesn't have a bulk export. Copy your active tasks and paste into Aftertone's Smart Capture.
Chunk focuses on time-blocking. Aftertone's Auto Plan does the same, but schedules across your calendar rather than requiring manual block placement.
How to set up Aftertone
2. Download Aftertone. Free 14-day trial at aftertone.io/get-started. No card required.
3. Connect Google Calendar. Your existing events pull in immediately. Your calendar and tasks are now in one view.
4. Plan your first week. Use Auto Plan to schedule your tasks. The weekly report will tell you at the end of the week whether it worked.
Full migration guide: aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool
Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel Chunk?
Chunk is a one-time purchase -- there is no subscription to cancel.
How do I export my data from Chunk?
Most Chunk data can be exported from Settings or as a CSV. Once exported, paste your task list into Aftertone's Smart Capture and it structures everything automatically. See aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool for a step-by-step guide.
Is there a free trial for Aftertone?
Yes. 14 days, no card required. Download at aftertone.io/get-started.
What does Aftertone do that Chunk doesn't?
Aftertone covers the same ground as Chunk and goes further. Tasks and calendar in one view, Auto Plan schedules intelligently, the Focus Screen runs the session, and the weekly report shows your actual focus hours.
Try Aftertone free -- 14 days, no card required
See the full comparison: Aftertone vs Chunk (2026)
