Motion is an intelligent task manager designed to minimize workflow friction and help users focus on high-impact work by automatically prioritizing tasks, blocking out distractions, and integrating with calendars and other tools.
Publisher’s description
What is Motion Desktop App?
Motion Desktop App by MotionTeam is proprietary Windows software in the notes & to-do category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.117.0, released on December 15, 2025. The version history goes back to January 29, 2024: 23 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 12 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (usemotion/desktopapp) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Holds the compiled, built releases for the desktop app”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 12 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Motion Desktop App is a notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Motion Desktop App safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3D3867EB61A5368FD4098836941BA22BC963C18281EF94A9CC298A5443139289· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 23 versions ›23 versions over 2 years · about 12 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.117.0Latest | December 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.116.0 | December 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.115.0 | November 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.114.0 | November 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.113.0 | September 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.112.0 | September 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.111.0 | September 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.110.0 | September 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MotionTeam.MotionDesktopApp -emotion.exe /silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MotionTeam
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/usemotion/desktopapp
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 0.117.0
- Released
- December 15, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 29, 2024
- Versions listed
- 23
- Updates / year
- 12.2
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- usemotion.com
- winget ID
- MotionTeam.MotionDesktopApp
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Motion Desktop App free?
Motion Desktop App is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Motion Desktop App safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Motion Desktop App with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Motion Desktop App be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Motion Desktop App run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Motion Desktop App?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 29, 2024.
What are alternatives to Motion Desktop App?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
