# Sprout: Smart ADHD Task App — AI Focus Planner & To-Do List > ADHD task manager and planner with AI, gamification, and a virtual pet companion. (iPhone/iPad app by JONATHAN DOUGLAS LAI.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprout-smart-adhd-task-app/id6754895173 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [JONATHAN DOUGLAS LAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850818875) - Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 81 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish - Released: 2025-11-13 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprout-smart-adhd-task-app/id6754895173/reviews.md ## What is Sprout? Sprout is the ADHD task manager and planner with a virtual pet companion who grows with you! Turn overwhelming todo lists into calm, organized action with AI, gamification, and zero pressure. Features built through real input by ADHDers. PROBLEM: TRADITIONAL APPS FAIL ADHD BRAINS Harsh deadlines. Punishing streaks. Endless complexity. Apps built for neurotypical minds make ADHD worse SOLUTION: SPROUT WORKS WITH YOUR BRAIN Every feature is designed for how ADHD and neurodivergent minds actually work: • Purpose built, evidence based tools FOR ADHD. • Calming themes (choose your own ADHD-friendly color palette!) • Instant dopamine rewards and XP for every completed task • Flexible streaks with "Free Days" so you never feel guilty • Tasks auto-rollover so nothing disappears on you • Day Plan keeps you focused on just what matters right now • Simple View for distraction-free, pure focus • Gentle reminders, never nagging FEELING OVERWHELMED? BRAIN DUMP IT! ADHD brain racing with a million thoughts? Just dump everything out. Type it or speak it! Sprout's AI instantly: • Transforms scattered thoughts into organized tasks • Breaks big tasks & projects into manageable steps • Suggests priorities based on your energy level The perfect ADHD overwhelm tool for executive dysfunction moments. STRUGGLING WITH BIG GOALS? ADHD executive dysfunction makes goal setting feel impossible. Sprout makes it achievable! • Set goals across Health, Productivity, Learning, Creativity & Social • Link tasks to goals and watch your progress grow • Get AI-powered tips to stay motivated • Celebrate milestones with your pet companion CAN'T DECIDE WHAT TO DO NEXT? Decision fatigue is real for ADHD brains. Sprout helps! • AI Prioritize sorts tasks by energy and impact • "What's Next" picks the perfect task when you're stuck • Customizable priorities: Manual, Rule-based, or AI NEED HELP FOCUSING? • Focus Timer: Pomodoro sessions (5, 15, 25, 45 min) for ADHD focus • Take 5 Breathing: 4-7-8 guided technique for ADHD anxiety • Task Reader: Listen to tasks read aloud (great for auditory processors!) • Nag Mode: Fun animal-sound reminders for accountability YOUR VIRTUAL PET COMPANION Choose from 5 adorable companions who grow as you complete tasks! • Celebrates every win with you • Evolves through 3 life stages • Never dies or guilts you. Always supportive! EVERYTHING YOU GET FOR FREE • Unlimited tasks with smart keyboard shortcuts • Filters: All, Today, Tomorrow, Upcoming • One-tap task completion with instant dopamine rewards • 5 AI task breakdowns per week • 3 AI Brain Dump sessions per week (type or voice!) • 3 "What's Next" AI suggestions per day • 1 AI Prioritize per day • Focus Timer, Breathing, Task Reader, and Nag Mode • 1 pet companion, 3 categories, 5 subtasks per task • Daily streaks with 2 Free Days per week • Recurring tasks, daily planning, and shared patches UNLOCK PREMIUM FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE • Unlimited AI task breakdowns • 20 Brain Dump sessions per day • Unlimited "What's Next" AI suggestions • 20 AI Prioritize per day • All 5 pet species (Red Panda, Fox, Otter, Bird + Sprout) • 5 active goals with unlimited tasks and AI goal tips • Enhanced Task Reader with category filters • 10 categories, unlimited subtasks, full task history • 5 Free Days per week + streak pause • 5 additional ADHD-friendly themes WHO IS SPROUT FOR? • Adults with ADHD seeking executive function support • ADHD students managing school, assignments, and life • Neurodivergent individuals overwhelmed by traditional planners • Anyone who wants a kinder, gamified approach to productivity Simpler than Habitica. More ADHD-focused than Todoist. More engaging than Forest. Download Sprout and finally experience the ADHD planner that works with your brain! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - AI-powered task management - Virtual pet companion that grows - Flexible streaks with 'Free Days' - Gentle reminders and calming themes - AI Brain Dump for scattered thoughts - Goal setting and progress tracking - Focus Timer and breathing exercises ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Sprout Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month | | Sprout Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprout-smart-adhd-task-app/id6754895173/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Nice reminder app *2026-01-21* This app does a lot of stuff! Task reminders, timers, even a personalized mascot. I like the calming sounds the best - ocean and forest. Nothing gated by a paywall to get started. They put a lot of work into this you can tell **Developer response:** Thank you so much for this response and 100% we have intentionally made this accessible and extremely usable without paying. Paying will get you more generous allowances but all features are always available! ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2025-12-31* Finally found a todo app which layout actually helps me instead of avoiding them. Breaking things down feels easy not stressful. This app genuinely makes my day feel more manageable. **Developer response:** This is so amazing to hear. Thank you SO much. Follow our facebook group for updates. I appreciate it and I hope that you continue to find this app useful! ### 4/5 — Can’t get my streak past 1 day *2025-12-13* I absolutely love this app. It has taken me so long to find an app where the free features are enough for what I need. I do however find some frustration with the streak aspect. I have been using the app for nearly a week and have checked something off every day but my streak has not gone above 1. I have even completed multiple tasks in a day and it does nothing. I am confused by this feature and would like the added accomplishment of having this keep track of my progress. Any advice or answers to my issues? **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words — I’m genuinely really glad to hear you’re enjoying the app and that the free features are working well for you 💚 That means a lot. You’re not doing anything wrong at all. The streak behaviour you described was an issue, and I completely understand how frustrating that must have been, especially when you’re clearly showing up and completing tasks every day. The good news is that this has since been fixed, and streaks are now much more robust and reliable at tracking daily progress. If you notice anything still not behaving as expected, please don’t hesitate to email support@sproutapp.tech and I’ll look into it for you as quickly as possible. I really want that sense of accomplishment to come through properly, because you’ve absolutely earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to flag this and for being part of the Sprout community 🌱 ### 1/5 — Did not help me focus *2025-12-13* First of all, the push notifications are out of hand. I got 5 consecutive push notifications, all saying the same thing. I don’t know if this is intentional design for those with ADHD who maybe want the increase in urgency, but I found the repetition to be really annoying (the *same* notification popping up four more times after I’ve dismissed the first is poor design. I’m easily distracted and my phone going off like there’s an emergency because my virtual pet misses me is counterproductive for a productivity app). Relies heavily on AI. Requires too much input. I have ADHD—I am not organized. This expects me to be organized enough to put all of my tasks into the app. I would have been more generous and not given it one star but the last time I opened the app it was downright useless. Not sure if it crashed or what the problem was, but I couldn’t click on *anything*, rendering the whole app useless. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback — I genuinely appreciate it. You were absolutely right to call out the notification behaviour. Multiple identical push notifications in quick succession is frustrating and counterproductive, especially for ADHD. That issue has now been fixed: notifications are batched so you’ll only receive a single alert instead of repeated ones. Regarding the app becoming unusable, that was due to a temporary bug which has since been identified and fixed. I’m really sorry you experienced that — the app should never reach a state where nothing is clickable. On the wider point about organisation and AI: Sprout is intended to reduce cognitive load, not assume users are already organised, but ADHD is not one-size-fits-all. If the app felt like it required too much input or mental effort, that’s valid feedback and something I actively take into account when refining features and defaults. Sprout is built by a small independent team, and feedback like this directly shapes improvements, including removing or softening things that don’t genuinely help. I understand why this experience led to a one-star review, and while I’m disappointed it didn’t work for you, I do appreciate you being honest about why. Thank you again for taking the time to explain your experience. ### 5/5 — Truly helpful *2025-11-27* Never have I seen an app for ADHD people, that was so thoughtful and helpful. The creator really did us a favor here. I’m using it everyday. You can pay if you like but the free version is giving us enough to work with too! **Developer response:** Yes that's the goal! It's VERY usable without paying and either way it was built for you guys and to help :) ### 5/5 — Fantastic task app *2025-11-21* This app has been life changing for me to manage my tasks, and has actually stopped me adding things into my notes app (then never transferring them into Notion). I already did a weekly brain dump on Sundays so now I have an app specific for my brain dump and I can verbally blurt it out. LOVE IT! Any small bug is very quickly fixed, and the dev is active on Facebook doing polls for features and more. It’s constantly updating. Definitely recommend this if you’re after a tasks app. **Developer response:** This is SO nice to hear. Thank you so much for the kind words and I do try to make sure it's seamless for people and that they continue finding value! Many many thanks! Anything at all, just reach out! ### 5/5 — Great support and structure *2025-11-19* I haven’t had the app long, but when I had a question, I emailed support and had an answer within hours. The app is great in that you don’t feel pressured to do things, but there’s just enough to make you WANT to cross off tasks **Developer response:** Aw I'm so glad for this and thank you for leaving a review! I hope you continue to find value in the app and it helps! ### 4/5 — Adorable. Needs tasks to have its own tab where I don’t need to scroll down and find them. *2025-11-18* I’ve been using the app for a couple of days now. It’s adorable, I like the color scheme, and I LOVE the ability to brain dump and have it organize my tasks for me. However, I wish the tasks had their own page and I could see it front and center. Having to scroll down and find my tasks didn’t helpful for my adhd. Otherwise, 4 stars and I can’t wait to see how the app progresses. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. I have added this to a list of things to implement and hopefully should you stay with us, you'll continue to find this app helpful! ### 5/5 — ADHD Entrepreneur *2025-11-18* I really struggle with my ADHD and I’m also an entrepreneur trying to build a company that easily get overwhelmed by the maintain small tasks. Not only does this make it fun and visually pleasing, but it utilizes AI to help me break everything down into manageable task tasks. **Developer response:** So happy this helps! It makes me happy that you find value! Thank you for the kind words! ### 5/5 — Great, Low Pressure App! *2025-11-15* I have struggled to find an app that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg for fancy features or doesn’t make me feel stressed out about “needing” to use it daily. The whole vibe of this app is so calming and low pressure. I genuinely WANT to use it daily! Despite some ‘sprouting’ pains (pun fully intended), which were handled promptly and professionally when I emailed customer service, this is a great app for not only ADHD people, but anyone looking for little dopamine hits throughout the day! **Developer response:** Thank you Ariel, really grateful for your response. I'm always available so feel free to reach out for whatever it is! ## Frequently asked questions about Sprout ### What is Sprout? Sprout is a task manager and planner designed specifically for individuals with ADHD. It uses AI, gamification, and a virtual pet companion to help users organize tasks and reduce overwhelm. ### How does Sprout help with ADHD? Sprout offers evidence-based tools tailored for ADHD brains, including flexible streaks, auto-rollover tasks, calming themes, and gentle reminders. It aims to make task management less stressful and more achievable. ### Can Sprout help with big goals? Yes, Sprout assists with setting and achieving big goals across various categories like Health, Productivity, and Learning. It links tasks to goals, provides AI-powered motivation tips, and celebrates milestones with your pet companion. ### What are the free features of Sprout? The free version offers unlimited tasks, filters, one-tap completion, limited AI breakdowns and brain dumps per week, limited 'What's Next' suggestions, and a Focus Timer. It also includes one pet companion and daily streaks with free days. ### What does Sprout Premium offer? Sprout Premium unlocks unlimited AI task breakdowns, more brain dump sessions per week, and additional 'What's Next' AI suggestions per day. It provides the full experience for enhanced productivity. ### What is the pricing for Sprout Premium? Sprout Premium is available through subscription plans: $6.99 per month or $59.99 per year. These plans offer access to the full suite of premium features. ### What devices does Sprout support? Sprout is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be accessible across Apple's mobile device ecosystem. ### How often is Sprout updated? The latest version of Sprout is 1.3.26, last updated on March 26, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements based on user feedback. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.30 — 2026-07-30 Welcome to Sprout, and thank you for your support! Nag Mode, better than ever Our gentle reminder feature got a big glow-up. Nag Mode now greets you with a different animal friend every time, keeps nudging you even when the app is fully closed, and lets you see and clear everything waiting for you straight from the bell. It's the ADHD-friendly nudge that keeps you moving — without the nagging fatigue. Also new: • More flexible recurring tasks, including "every few weeks" schedules • A focus-time tag, louder notifications, and an All Categories view • Smoother syncing across all your devices We've also polished things behind the scenes and made your streaks more reliable than ever. Thanks for growing with us! ### 1.3.29 — 2026-07-09 Welcome to Sprout, and thank you for your support! Nag Mode, better than ever Our gentle reminder feature got a big glow-up. Nag Mode now greets you with a different animal friend every time, keeps nudging you even when the app is fully closed, and lets you see and clear everything waiting for you straight from the bell. It's the ADHD-friendly nudge that keeps you moving — without the nagging fatigue. Also new: • More flexible recurring tasks, including "every few weeks" schedules • A focus-time tag, louder notifications, and an All Categories view • Smoother syncing across all your devices We've also polished things behind the scenes and made your streaks more reliable than ever. Thanks for growing with us! ### 1.3.28 — 2026-05-21 Thank you for supporting Sprout. This update brings small usability and UI improvements throughout the app to make Sprout feel a little smoother day-to-day. Your feedback shapes every release - keep it coming. ### 1.3.27 — 2026-04-14 Thanks for using Sprout — here's what's new in 1.3.27: • Fixed a streak-loss bug when using a free day then completing a task — your streak is now safe. • New helpful (?) tooltips across Settings, Goals, Day Plan and Pet view. • Free plan: the recurring-task limit is now explained inside the Recurrence picker before you set one up. • If a category is deleted on another device, you'll be told which tasks were moved. • Performance and stability improvements throughout. ### 1.3.26 — 2026-03-26 What's New - Home Screen Task Widget — Add your tasks to your home screen! See your tasks at a glance with filters for Today, Tomorrow, Upcoming, and All. Tap any task to jump straight into the app. - Bug fixes and performance improvements — Various stability improvements for a smoother experience. ## Apps similar to Sprout | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [NoPlex](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noplex/id6480062059) | 4.6 (58) | Free | Productivity | | [Inku: Smart AI Calendar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inku-smart-ai-calendar/id6742271746) | 4.5 (135) | Free | Productivity | | [InControl - ADHD Daily Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incontrol-adhd-daily-planner/id6751820814) | 4.8 (57) | Free | Productivity | | [Pebble AI: To-Do & Focus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pebble-ai-to-do-and-focus/id6746818767) | 4.3 (56) | Free | Productivity | | [Actimate: ADHD Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actimate-adhd-planner/id6636555402) | 4.8 (5) | Free | Productivity | | [ADHD Cleaning Planner Schedule](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adhd-cleaning-planner-schedule/id6756210653) | 4.8 (75) | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by JONATHAN DOUGLAS LAI - [Skip or Buy: Cost Per Use](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip-or-buy-cost-per-use/id6759465475) - [Lapsed: Days Since Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapsed-days-since-tracker/id6760619087) - [Payoff: Smart Debt Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payoff-smart-debt-planner/id6761310986) - [Tidywell: Daily Chore Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidywell-daily-chore-tracker/id6761951172) - [Pebble: Symptom Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pebble-symptom-tracker/id6772501410) All apps by JONATHAN DOUGLAS LAI: https://appshunter.io/developer/1850818875 ## Related topics [adhd task planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/adhd-task-planner) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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