Yoodoo vs ParaCortex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yoodoo
This app provides a flexible planning system designed for individuals who struggle with procrastination, time blindness, or distractions. It helps users organize tasks, block time, and use focus timers, with features like auto-rescheduling for missed items. The system aims to help users move from feeling scattered to structured, even without perfect discipline.
- Flexible task lists
- Time blocking with InstaPlan
- Built-in focus timer
- Auto-rescheduling of missed tasks
- Habit tracking
- Widgets and reminders
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GET THE ULTIMATE ALL-IN-ONE DAILY PLANNING TOOL LOVED BY 100K+ ADHD'ERS! No more staring at the list. No more paralysis. Yoodoo turns your ADHD brain dump into a time-blocked plan in seconds - and tells you exactly what to do next. When things fall apart (and they will), one tap reschedules your whole day. No guilt. No starting over. Just: what do I do now? Answered. 100,000+ people use Yoodoo because it's the only planner built for the moment your brain freezes. - BUILT BY SOMEONE WHO REFUSED TO ACCEPT IT - I'm Ross. I built Yoodoo before I knew I had ADHD. When I got diagnosed at 39, I was annoyed, not relieved. The internet told me what I couldn't do. I'd already done it anyway. I'd tried every planner. Nothing worked long-term. Everything either overwhelmed me or made me feel worse when I fell behind. So I built the one I needed. Yoodoo is now one of the most complete ADHD planning systems available. Built for the hardest case, works for any brain. - HOW YOODOO REMOVES THE DECISION- - Brain dump everything - don't think, just capture - Tap InstaPlan - your whole day is time-blocked in seconds (PRO) - Start the task - built-in focus timer locks you in - Fell behind? One tap reschedules everything - no panic, no rewriting - Not sure what's next? Yoodoo tells you - Build routines that run on autopilot - Track habits and streaks without the shame spiral - Share your plan for built-in accountability - Widgets and reminders keep your next task visible - FREE FOREVER - - Visual time-blocking timeline - Smart to-do lists - Focus timer - Daily and weekly routines - Auto-reschedule for missed tasks - Next-task suggestions - Habit tracker with streaks - Reminders - YOODOO PRO - More structure. Less deciding. More doing. - InstaPlan - schedule your whole day from any list, instantly - AI task breakdown for executive function support - 2-way calendar sync (Google, iCal, Outlook) - App blocking during focus sessions - Unlimited lists, habits, routines and backups - Custom themes and early access to new features - Custom Widgets - BUILT FOR ADHD. WORKS FOR ANY BRAIN - You don't need a diagnosis. You just need a system that works when your brain won't cooperate. Yoodoo helps if you deal with: - ADHD or executive dysfunction - The paralysis of not knowing where to start - Anxiety-driven overwhelm - Chronic procrastination - A busy, unpredictable schedule Used daily by students, freelancers, professionals, parents - and anyone who's ever stared at a to-do list and done absolutely nothing on it. - START YOUR FREE 7-DAY FOCUS RESET - No credit card guilt spiral. No pressure. Just a system that tells you exactly what to do next, even on the days your brain has other plans. Stop deciding. Start doing. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ParaCortex
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Not another to-do app. ParaCortex is for anyone who's stared at a task list and felt more stuck than when they started. Whether you have ADHD, suspect you might, or just find your brain works better with the right support — this was built for you. We don't do "Overdue." We do Roll Forward. Tasks you didn't get to yesterday quietly carry forward to today. The ones you didn't finish this morning are still there this evening. No deadline labels. No shame spiral. Just your list, ready when you are. CAPTURE IN SECONDS Tap the mic and speak it. ParaCortex transcribes and saves your task before the thought disappears. No typing required. BREAK IT DOWN "Reply to emails" isn't a task. It's a wall. ParaCortex uses AI to break any goal into bite-sized micro-wins — 5-minute steps you can actually start. MATCH YOUR ENERGY Every task has an Energy Cost: Low, Medium, or High. Each day, ParaCortex checks in — how's your energy right now? — and surfaces the one task that fits. No scrolling through a long list. Just the right thing for right now. FOCUS MODE When you're ready to begin, tap into a dedicated Focus screen. A circular countdown ring makes time feel tangible, not just countable. Pair it with built-in ambient audio — brown noise, rain, lo-fi — to create the conditions your brain actually needs to stay on task. YOU'RE NOT ALONE Body Doubling is the quiet magic of knowing others are working too. ParaCortex shows a live count of focusers in the room — no chat, no pressure, just presence. STAY ON TASK, EVEN WHEN YOU LEAVE Your current micro-win stays visible on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Dynamic Island. Out of sight shouldn't mean out of mind. GENTLE REMINDERS, NOT ALARMS Nudges arrive at natural transitions in your day — not as deadline warnings, but as open invitations to begin. CELEBRATE FOR REAL Every secured win triggers a full-screen celebration — confetti, balloons, fireworks, and more. Your brain deserves the dopamine hit. ParaCortex isn't about doing more. It's about feeling less stuck — one small win at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ParaCortex at every 3 days against Yoodoo's fortnightly. Yoodoo's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Yoodoo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ParaCortex sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Yoodoo ships an update fortnightly, ParaCortex every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yoodoo | ParaCortex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smart Recipes LTD | Sampath Dassanayake |
Bugs and requests
Yoodoo
Reported bugs
12 issues- App crashes when adding tasks
- App won't open with new iOS update
- Tasks disappear after adding
- Tasks don't update without force closing
- Selecting destination section doesn't work
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- Free lifetime promotion leads to charge
- App restarts and loses edited tasks
- Scheduled tasks don't show in timeline
- Daily notification doesn't come through
- Timeline jumbled after use
- Templates disappear
- App freezes when reporting issues
Requested features
6 requests- Dark mode in free version
- Manually choose day end time
- Web version
- Chinese version
- Easier way to repeat tasks
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- Import calendars
ParaCortex
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yoodoo
- Weekly with 3-day trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- YooDoo Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- YooDoo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Lifetime with discount$49.99
- Lifetime$99.99
ParaCortex
- Pro$4.991 Month
Questions
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