# Focusbuddy: ADHD To-Do List — Gentle quests & focus timer

> Gentle quests & focus timer (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Nielsen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusbuddy-adhd-to-do-list/id6786638601 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Nielsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786638605)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-10-22

## What is Focusbuddy?

Focusbuddy is a to-do app that actually understands how ADHD brains work.

No guilt. No streak panic. No wall of overdue tasks screaming at you. Just small, doable quests, a warm companion cheering you on, and a garden that grows every time you show up for yourself.


START IS THE HARDEST PART, SO WE MADE IT TINY
• Turn any task into a quest, and break scary ones into small steps at the spiciness level you choose
• 5-Minute Sprints: just start. You're allowed to stop after five minutes. (You often won't.)
• Focus timer with Live Activities: your countdown lives in the Dynamic Island, so you can leave the app without losing your session

A COMPANION, NOT A DRILL SERGEANT
• A friendly sprout companion celebrates your wins, remembers your progress, and never judges a bad day
• The companion is an AI that runs on your device by default. It's not a human, and it will gently remind you of that
• Body-doubling mode: work alongside your companion when tasks feel too lonely to face

GENTLE STREAKS THAT FORGIVE
• Your Streak Garden grows with your effort, and a rough day never burns it to the ground
• Transition rituals between tasks: a 2-minute breather with breathing, body scan, or a glass of water
• Daily energy check-in adjusts what the app asks of you: low-energy days get lighter quests

MADE FOR YOUR BRAIN, RESPECTFUL OF YOUR DATA
• No account, no ads, no tracking across apps. Your quests, chats, Safety Plan and health data never go to analytics.
• Anonymous usage analytics help us improve the app: which screens you open, what you tap, and screen recordings with your typing hidden. Turn it off anytime in Settings.
• Optional iCloud sync to your own private iCloud. We can't read your iCloud data.
• Optional Apple Health integration (read-only) to celebrate movement and protect your streak when you're unwell
• Voice brain dump with on-device transcription: your voice never leaves your phone
• A Safety Plan with crisis resources is always one tap away

A NOTE FROM US
Focusbuddy is a wellness tool, not medical care. It doesn't diagnose or treat ADHD or any condition. Please talk to your clinician about treatment. And your companion, as lovely as it is, is AI, not a person.

Small wins matter. Come plant one.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focusbuddy Plus | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focusbuddy Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Is Focusbuddy safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Focusbuddy.

## Is Focusbuddy legit?

Focusbuddy: ADHD To-Do List appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Focusbuddy is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-10-10

• Join the Focusbuddy Discord. The link is in Settings and on the last tutorial page. Ask questions, share ideas and see what's coming.
• New: anonymous usage analytics, so we can see what helps and where people get stuck. This includes screen recordings with your typing hidden. Your quests, chats and Safety Plan are never included. You can turn it off anytime in Settings, Analytics.
• Fixes: the welcome screen and the permission messages now say Focusbuddy.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-07

No release notes.

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## More apps by Alexander Nielsen

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All apps by Alexander Nielsen: https://appshunter.io/developer/6786638605

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