# NowNext: ADHD Planner — Brain dump, pick 3, then focus

> Brain dump, pick 3, then focus (iPhone/iPad app by Dane Bonnigson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nownext-adhd-planner/id6820627273 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dane Bonnigson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6815092044)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-10-31

## What is NowNext?

Planners built for neurotypical brains ask you to organize everything up front. NowNext works the other way: get it out of your head first, then pick just three things for right now.

Made for ADHD brains, busy brains, and anyone who has stared at a 40-item to-do list and done none of it.

BRAIN DUMP
• Type or paste anything, one thought per line. Every line becomes a task.
• No categories, no due dates, no decisions yet. Just get it out.
• Say "Add to my NowNext" to Siri to capture without opening the app.

NOW, NEXT, LATER
• Now holds up to three things (you can change the limit from 1 to 5).
• Everything else waits in Next or Later, out of sight and out of the way.
• Swipe to move a task. When Now is full, finish one before adding another.

TINY STEPS
• Break big, scary tasks into steps so small they feel silly.
• The focus screen shows only your next step, nothing else.

VISUAL FOCUS TIMER
• A shrinking colored disk shows time as space, not just numbers.
• Pause, add five minutes, or end early. Every focused minute still counts.
• See the countdown on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island.
• Get a gentle notification when time is up.

FIGHT TIME BLINDNESS
• Add a rough time guess to any task.
• NowNext compares your guess with the time you actually focused.

HOME SCREEN WIDGET
• See your Now list and check things off without opening the app.

NOWNEXT PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription)
• Upcoming, as a countdown: your calendar shown as time left (45 min, 3 days, 2 weeks) instead of a grid of dates, with a 14-day horizon strip and one-tap prep tasks.
• Prefer a regular calendar? Flip to month, week or day view any time. Every event still shows how long until it starts.
• Put any task on the calendar from its "Where it lives" menu, and optionally add it to your iPhone calendar too (iCloud, Google, Outlook).
• Tap any event to fix the wording or move it.
• Routines: tasks that come back daily, on weekdays, weekly or monthly. Missed days never pile up.
• Insights: focus minutes by day and tasks finished each week.
• Time-sense calibration: learn how your guesses compare with reality ("tasks take you about 40% longer than you think") and plan with a personal multiplier.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• No account, no sign-up, no ads, no tracking.
• Everything is stored on your device. We never see your tasks.

NowNext is a planning and focus tool. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat ADHD or any other condition.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NowNext Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


## Is NowNext safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess NowNext.

## Is NowNext legit?

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


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2026-10-21

No release notes.

## More apps by Dane Bonnigson

- [Gains in Progress](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gains-in-progress/id6815092042)
- [F3 Q Sheet: Workout Leader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f3-q-sheet-workout-leader/id6821222445)

All apps by Dane Bonnigson: https://appshunter.io/developer/6815092044

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