tickk.app has evolved into the most powerful free voice-to-text productivity platform available in 2025. With the V1.10.2 release, we've streamlined to an English-only architecture and added powerful new features. Whether you're managing ADHD, optimizing workflows, or just want hands-free productivity, this complete guide covers every feature you need to master.
📋 What You'll Learn
🚀 Getting Started with tickk.app
tickk.app is a completely free, privacy-first voice productivity app that requires no account or sign-up. Everything runs locally in your browser, meaning your data never leaves your device. As of V1.10.2, tickk.app focuses exclusively on English to provide the best possible voice recognition and user experience.
Quick Start Visual Guide
Braindump
Capture thoughts
Focus
Today's priorities
Organized
View all tasks
Browser Compatibility 2025
- ✅ Chrome/Chromium: Full support with best performance
- ✅ Microsoft Edge: Excellent compatibility
- ✅ Safari: Works great on Mac and iOS
- ⚠️ Firefox: Limited voice recognition support
🎯 The Three Productivity Modes
tickk.app is built around three distinct modes that support different productivity workflows:
1. Braindump Mode 🎤
Purpose: Capture thoughts without interruption or categorization pressure.
How to Use Braindump Mode:
- 1Click the microphone button or press
Spacebar - 2Speak naturally - don't worry about structure or categories
- 3Watch real-time transcription appear
- 4Press
Spacebaragain or click stop when finished - 5Click “Process & Organize” to automatically sort into tasks and notes
2. Focus Mode 🎯
Purpose: Dedicated workspace for today's priorities, especially helpful for ADHD users.
ADHD-Friendly Benefits:
- •Reduced overwhelm: See only today's priorities, not your entire task list
- •Executive function support: Clear, simple interface minimizes decision fatigue
- •Hyperfocus friendly: Clean workspace without distractions
- •Progress visibility: Clear completion checkboxes provide dopamine hits
3. Organized Mode 📋
Purpose: Comprehensive view of all your tasks and notes with full management capabilities.
⌘ Command Palette: Your Productivity Superpower
The Command Palette is tickk.app's most powerful feature, inspired by VS Code's command interface. Access it instantly with ⌘K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux).
Essential Command Palette Actions
Navigation
braindump- Switch to Braindump modefocus- Switch to Focus modeorganized- Switch to Organized mode
Actions
record- Start voice recordingprocess- Organize braindump itemsexport- Export to calendar
🧠 Focus Mode for ADHD Users
Focus Mode was specifically designed with neurodivergent users in mind, particularly those with ADHD who benefit from reduced cognitive load and clear prioritization.
ADHD-Optimized Workflow
Reduce Overwhelm
Only see today's essential tasks, not your entire overwhelming list
Quick Decisions
Minimal interface reduces decision fatigue and executive function strain
Clear Progress
Visual completion feedback provides dopamine rewards for task completion
📊 Analytics Dashboard & Productivity Insights
tickk.app's analytics dashboard provides powerful insights into your productivity patterns without compromising privacy - all analysis happens locally in your browser.
Activity Heatmap
GitHub-style heatmap showing your most productive times of day and days of the week.
📈 Sample Activity Heatmap
Productivity Charts
Track your task completion trends over time to identify patterns and optimize your workflow.
🔥 Streak Tracking & Motivation
Build consistent productivity habits with tickk.app's streak tracking system, designed to provide positive reinforcement for daily engagement.
📅 Calendar Integration & Export
Export your tasks with dates directly to any calendar application using the industry-standard ICS format.
How to Export to Calendar
- 1Use Command Palette: Press
⌘Kand type “export calendar” - 2Smart Date Detection: tickk.app automatically finds dates in your voice transcripts
- 3Download ICS File: Compatible with Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, and more
- 4Import to Your Calendar: Double-click the file or import through your calendar app
🎯 Advanced Productivity Workflows
The ADHD-Optimized Daily Workflow
Morning Brain Dump
Use Braindump mode to capture overnight thoughts and today's priorities
Focus Work Session
Switch to Focus mode, work on 2-3 priority tasks without distraction
Review & Plan
Check analytics, celebrate streak, use Organized mode to plan tomorrow
Power User Keyboard Shortcuts
Essential Shortcuts
⌘K / Ctrl+KCommand PaletteSpaceStart/Stop Recording⌘1-3Switch ModesAdvanced Shortcuts
⌘PProcess Braindump⌘EExport Calendar⌘?Show Help🚀 Level Up Your Productivity in 2025
tickk.app represents the evolution of voice-to-text productivity apps. By combining privacy-first design with powerful features like the Command Palette, ADHD-friendly Focus mode, and comprehensive analytics, it's become the go-to choice for modern productivity enthusiasts.
Ready to Transform Your Productivity?
Start using tickk.app today - no sign-up required, completely free, and your data stays private.
🎤Try tickk.app NowWhat's Next?
Stay tuned for upcoming features including team collaboration, advanced export formats, and even more ADHD-friendly productivity tools. Follow @TheTickkApp for updates.