# shelpful: AI for ADHD Tasks — Chat to get stuff done > AI assistant for task completion and habit building, designed for ADHD minds. (iPhone/iPad app by Shelpful Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelpful-ai-for-adhd-tasks/id6741499362 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Shelpful Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794440939) - Category: Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.38/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 53 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2025-09-15 - Data updated: 2026-07-17 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelpful-ai-for-adhd-tasks/id6741499362/reviews.md ## What is shelpful? Feel like you suck at life? Get an AI buddy that proactively nudges you to get everyday stuff done. Built for ADHD minds or anyone who’s overwhelmed. It helps you actually follow through with all the crap you need to. ----- FINALLY DO THE THINGS ----- ⓵ Say what you need to do in chat (habits, tasks, errands). ⓶ It'll ping and pester you to actually DO the stuff. ⓷ Say “I did it” → it gets marked complete. ⓸ Brainstorm → Your AI bud is amazing at suggesting the bare minimum to get things rolling. ----- MAKE IT YOURS ----- → Name your AI buddy to motivate you: Task Daddy? Frank? Accountability Alice? anything! → Customize your AI’s tone: chill, tough love, sweary. → Add habits + to-dos in one place. → Snooze reminders or ask for a later nudge. → Hit “Burn it Down” to reset anytime. ----- START IN SECONDS ----- You'll instantly start chatting with your AI buddy. No forms to fill out, no quizzes. Just forward motion in your own way. Shelpful (stands for super+helpful) was built by ADHDers, certified habit coaches, tech whizzes. ----- YOU DON'T SUCK AT LIFE, YOU JUST NEED BETTER TOOLS ----- We're on a mission to create more support for people who feel like they suck at life. > We’ve already helped over 100,000 people figure out habits and tasks. We’re excited to help you too. :) ----- IN THE NEWS ----- "Sam Altman’s venture fund invests $3M in Shelpful, using humans and AI to keep people on task." — GeekWire ----- PEOPLE ARE LOVING THE SHELPFUL APP ----- "I feel like I have a friend in my corner who eases the demands on my memory/executive function so I can stop spinning my wheels and start getting things done." - Sarah M., shelpful member "I absolutely love the Shelpful App. It's so cute and so funny and easy to use...I love that I can set the tone of the messages to fit me and that I can name my AI buddy which is especially nice when the notifications come on my phone." -- Dana B., shelpful member "I use Shelpful daily and know it’s helped my self-esteem, productivity, health, and self-awareness immensely." -- C., shelpful member ------ Terms of service: https://shelpful.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://shelpful.com/privacy-policy ## Key features - AI-powered task and habit management - Proactive nudges and reminders - Brainstorming and suggestion support - Customizable AI buddy name and tone - Habit and to-do list integration - Snooze reminders and flexible nudges ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Pay What You Can - 1 | $6.99 | per month | | Pay What You Can - 3 | $12.99 | per month | | Pay What You Can - 4 | $17.99 | per month | | Pay What You Can - 2 | $8.99 | per month | | Pay What You Can - 5 | $19.99 | per month | | Monthly | $9.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 27) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelpful-ai-for-adhd-tasks/id6741499362/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Really wanted to like it! *2026-07-07, version 2.0* I really liked the idea of this app, but the functionality wasn’t quite there yet. I couldn’t quite get things to flow the way I wanted. Couldn’t get links to show up the way I was hoping for. It did help me think more creatively about automation, but I don’t need the app for most of that. I messed around with this for a few weeks before giving up. I am going to check back in a year or so and see if things have improved. ### 5/5 — Truly a game changer *2026-06-17, version 2.0* ADHD can make life difficult in small ways, and this app is trained to level the playing field. I love the communication style, user friendly platform, and can’t wait to get my smart tags to set up automations. I work hard, so I love that I can set some things in my life to easy mode. Thanks dev team! 😍 ### 3/5 — Helpful, but bumpy *2026-05-19, version 2.0* I genuinely find the personality of this AI to be very helpful, it’s nice to feel like I have a little coach in my pocket helping to keep me motivated and making progress. I’ve encountered some frustration with the app being buggy and have only been able to fix it by deleting the app and reinstalling, which creates another task I have to remember to do. My wishlist for this app: • integration with Shortcuts and NFC tags • the ability to help me plan my day • in-app guides that teach helpful skills to get the most out of the app (especially once Shortcuts and NFC capabilities are added) I think this has a lot of potential and I look forward to seeing how it improves. ### 5/5 — Someday *2026-05-09, version 1.9* I love the idea of this app. I love that you can choose what to pay. However at the moment it is a little too simplistic. There are some kinks that still need working out. Couple of years I will be interested to see how this app changes. ### 5/5 — Meets me where i’m at! *2026-04-29, version 1.9* This is a game changer for everyday tasks. For someone who forgets things or needs helps organizing a schedule this is a perfect app! You can also select different plans to adjust to your needs. Definitely recommend it’s a life saver ### 5/5 — Fun helpful product and great customer service! *2026-03-03, version 1.9* I accidentally started on the WhatsApp version and a few days later switched over to this app. Onboarding for the app was very smooth and then reaching out via email to help figure out how to end the WhatsApp subscription went great and Lydia was amazing. This service is a delight and super helpful indeed. ### 5/5 — Game Changer *2026-02-26, version 1.9* I’ve never written and app review but this one is a game changer. I’ve only been using it for a day, and I’ve already been able to brain dump all of my to-do’s and open tabs in my brain to Shelpful. I’m so excited to integrate this into my everyday life as it becomes second nature. Bravo! ### 5/5 — Super Shelpful! *2026-02-22, version 1.9* I don’t leave reviews often, but this app absolutely deserves it. Shelpful has genuinely helped me regain control of my day-to-day life. The AI assistant feels supportive without being overbearing, and the way it checks back in on tasks throughout the day has been a game changer for staying focused and actually following through. It doesn’t just remind me once and disappear — it helps me stay engaged until things are done. What stands out most is how natural it feels to interact with. Instead of staring at a static to-do list, I’m having a conversation that keeps me moving. It’s practical, intuitive, and surprisingly effective. If you struggle with staying organized, following through, or just keeping your momentum going during the day, this app is absolutely worth trying. Five stars without hesitation. I’m genuinely looking forward to seeing how the team evolves the UI over time to keep the app fresh and aligned with where AI is headed. ### 5/5 — Love! *2026-02-11, version 1.8* Absolutely loving this app! I usually never look at my reminders or todo apps I always just by pass them, but this is like having my own personal todo helper that keeps me motivated and reminds me throughout the day to get my stuff done! I’ve made it so my phone goes into focus mode during the day and turns on my sound and the only notifications that come through are from shelpful and phone calls this has also helped me a ton with staying focused and I have stopped doom scrolling too with the help of shelpful reminding me to get off those apps and by just easily removing them from my Home Screen all together so it’s not just a habit to click on them. Can’t wait to see what other updates and things come out! Love the sorting option! ### 1/5 — Ask it about privacy *2026-01-18, version 1.7* Within a solid hour of asking the clanker questions, it had told me that staff can read our chats, basically. It told me they never would unless I asked but then decided to flag up a comment I made about the website having outdated information, then eventually admitted someone could read the chat if they wanted, but trust them, they won’t. This isn’t good enough. I was not able to export my chats for my own records but was told they have them in a file? I joined after following two women founders but the bot is telling me Zac Swartout is CEO now. Presumably this had to do with Shelpful getting seed money from Sam Altman or other business stuff. But it feels very uncanny to be led here by the women and find men taking over the backend. Lots of old data about shelpers - human beings who used to manually send the reminders like a PA. Unclear if they still contract humans for this. Contract? Not employees? Does the independent contractor have the full text of our convo after I talk to the bot? I used to work in tech and I know it’s chaotic. But I don’t feel good with the privacy policy and without an extremely clear explanation about who does access my chats and when and what kind of role, credentials they need. There’s a lot of implied “nobody would be naughty” but I want to be ensured they can’t. I emailed staff to complain about text in their official shortcuts offering that suggests using the bot while driving that you can read at the red light. I told them to look up how often adhd’ers - their target market - crash. It’s significantly higher than people without it. No self-respecting adhd app or any app for that matter should be encouraging distracted driving. I was already using ChatGPT to do all of this stuff mostly. I’m not sure the auto ticking of lists is worth adding a whole second company to lose or expose my personal conversations as I try to get it together. And they are funded by Sam Altman and using ChatGPT. His history with Elon Musk aside (ew) how will this app be when Apple changes their intelligence to Gemini? I really want to like this app but it feels chaotic and like being the scenes maybe a lot is happening that isn’t transparent to the user. I’m cancelling my subscription for now and will see how it looks when their funding dust clears. It’s been two years since the press releases. Surely the info should be updated by now, about the company and whether humans are reading my chat. ## Frequently asked questions about shelpful ### What does this app do? This app provides an AI-powered assistant designed to help users complete daily tasks and build habits. It offers proactive nudges, brainstorming support, and customizable interactions to assist individuals, particularly those with ADHD or who feel overwhelmed. ### How does the AI help with tasks? You can tell the AI what you need to do via chat, and it will send you reminders to ensure you follow through. When you complete a task, you can confirm it with the AI. The AI can also brainstorm with you to suggest the minimum steps needed to get started. ### Is this app free to use? The app offers a free tier with in-app purchases. This allows users to start using the core features and then upgrade for additional functionality or customization options. Specific pricing details are available within the app. ### Who is this app designed for? The app is built for individuals with ADHD or anyone who struggles with executive function and feels overwhelmed by daily responsibilities. It aims to provide a supportive tool for people who need extra help staying on track with their tasks and habits. ### Can I customize the AI assistant? Yes, you can personalize your AI buddy by giving it a name that motivates you and customizing its tone to be chill, tough love, or even sweary. This allows for a more engaging and tailored experience to suit your preferences. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2026-05-19 Meet **Auto** — a new tab in Shelpful that turns "I always forget…" into "I'm ON IT." (try the Beta version of this new tab!) You can set up Automatic Nudges based on WHERE YOU ARE, like: "when I get home Mon-Fri" → "mega-remind me to unpack the lunches" Here's what you can play with: TRIGGERS (what sets it off): → Arriving at a saved location → Leaving a saved location → Tapping a specific Smart Tag / NFC Tag ACTIONS (what Shelpful does): → Remind Me — one clean nudge → Mega-Remind Me — keeps nudging 'til you're done → Add to My List — silently slips it onto your list → Ping Me Right Away — sends a message to your AI buddy → Motivational Message — an AI pep talk, on cue Set it once. Shelpful handles the rest. See every rule in one place. Toggle on, pause, or edit anytime. More triggers, more actions, rolling out FAST — tell us what you want next. --------More examples-------- "when I leave the office on Monday" → "ping me right away to swing by the pharmacy" "when I tap my Trash smart tag" → "mega-remind me to take out the trash" "when I get to the school Mon-Fri btwn 2pm and 3pm" → "motivational message to help me stay patient in the car line" "when I tap my MILK tag" → "add 'get Milk' to my list" "when I tap my MEDS tag" → "fyi: I took my meds, mark that as done." BUG FIXES: - Fixed error with Shortcuts App messages not going through for some people. - Fixed error with some users getting logged out. - Fixed other small bugs - thanks for helping report them to hi@shelpful.com! ### 1.9 — 2026-02-19 ***Introducing MEGA-REMIND!*** For any task, ask to be mega-reminded, and you will be nagged every ~9 minutes for up to 3 hours to make a move on it. This is great for moments like: "I HAVE to take out the trash tonight," "I'll be in hot water if I don't send this email by tonight." ***More or Less Proactive Check-ins*** Want more or less proactive pings from your AI bud? Head to the YOU tab >> AI Buddy Preferences >> Proactive Check-ins. ***Try asking "what's my shelpful report?"*** ... to your AI buddy. It'll recap, sing your praises, highlight areas you could tweak. Also, some minor bug fixes in this release. Any feedback? Reach out to us at hi@shelpful.com -- we'd love to hear from you. We're a small team with big passion for making something that truly helps. ### 1.8 — 2026-01-19 - We improved our Photo capture *for when you send a pic to your AI buddy*, with zoom and the ability to select an image from your gallery. You can also now toggle between the front and back cameras. - Shelp Report: You can now ask your AI buddy for a recap / report on how you've been doing and it gives you a report packed with wins and insights. - Bug fixes: chat would jump while it was thinking about a reply, we hopefully fixed that. Also some other minor bugs. ### 1.7 — 2025-12-30 NEW: Send Voice Notes AND Images to your AI buddy. Rattle off what you need to get done, and your AI buddy will put them on your list and nudge you to actually DO THE THINGS :). --snap-- Send accountability photos when you make that bed, do those dishes, etc. You can also send a pic of a paper list to add in. Let us know what you think! We're a small team making something we need, and we love (and NEED) feedback from you --> hi@shelpful.com ### 1.6 — 2025-12-16 We fixed some bugs! 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