Chunk review
A capable Mac time blocker with calendar sync and a clear lifetime price.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Chunk is a native macOS time-blocking app for people who want to turn tasks and calendar events into a focused daily schedule. It combines day, week, and month views with task lists, drag-and-drop scheduling, recurring tasks, reusable routines, a menu-bar countdown, and fullscreen alerts when blocks end. Calendar coverage includes Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook Calendar through two-way sync, while Apple Reminders provides another way to bring tasks into the workflow. Chunk also offers schedule exports to PDF or CSV, analytics for planned time and task completion, and a local MCP integration for Claude Desktop. It is aimed at Mac users who want time blocking closely connected to their calendars and desktop routines.
Pricing is straightforward after the seven-day free trial. The trial provides full access for one Mac, offline access, and requires no credit card. The Lifetime License costs $29.99 per license and provides permanent access on two Macs, offline access, future updates, and priority support. The $59.99 Family Package extends the lifetime license to six Macs and includes the same offline access, future updates, and priority support. Chunk for iPhone is a separate $8.99 one-time purchase with a seven-day trial, iCloud sync with Mac, and Apple Family Sharing. The Mac purchase is described as final sale and non-refundable, so the trial is the appropriate point to assess fit before buying.
Chunk’s strongest case is its focused desktop workflow: calendar events, tasks, recurring routines, countdowns, alerts, and analytics sit within one planning system. The local MCP integration may also suit people who want Claude Desktop connected to their schedule. The main boundary is platform coverage: the product is currently macOS-only, while the iPhone app is planned as a separate purchase. Choose Chunk if you want a Mac-first time-blocking tool with broad calendar synchronization and a lifetime license. Choose an alternative if mobile access included with the main purchase is essential or if you need a cross-platform app.
Chunk pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Day, week, and month views with drag-and-drop scheduling
- Two-way sync with Apple, Google, and Outlook calendars
- Lifetime access includes future updates and priority support
- Where it doesn't
- Mac-only product with no mobile app included
- iPhone purchase is separate from the Mac license
- Mac purchase is final sale and non-refundable
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