Comparison

Oli help vs Squirl

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Oli help

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Oli help is an app for parents of kids with ADHD, who want to be part of the solution to their daily challenges, using practical, evidence-based tools. Our app uses science and technology to provide parents help 24/7. What we do differently: expert information readily available; on-the-spot support when you need it most; the chance to deepen the connection with your child in everyday life. MEET OLI, OUR MASCOT, WHO GUIDES YOU THROUGH THE APP. EXPLORE ADHD FROM A TO Z Overwhelmed by ADHD information? Start here with our expert-curated content available in your preferred format—read, listen, or interact daily with Oli! GET HELP 24/7 Struggling with your child’s behaviour or sudden meltdowns? Our 'Get help' feature offers round-the-clock support to manage difficult moments and find quick answers to your questions whenever they occur. PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS There’s no magic wand, but our on-the-spot support and suite of activities will guide your efforts to make real progress. Remember, it's a journey—practise with Oli and recharge your batteries with our help. BUILD YOUR MEMORY BANK Keep a journal of your journey—record activities, capture moments, and reflect on your progress. We help you utilise these insights to better understand and support your child. TOOLS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Oli brings tools to your fingertips—in digital and printable formats. Personalise activities, use our creative resources, and ask for help whenever needed! Discover the benefits of Oli help membership: *Expert-curated help, 24/7: Actionable advice and practical tools using science and technology, available anytime. *Your data, always: Your data is private and secure, used only to personalise your help and not sold to anyone. *No ads, ever: We know you are here for your kids and for a distraction-free experience. You can choose a monthly or yearly membership plan and start your journey with a 14-day free trial. Please note Oli help is not a medical device and should not replace professional medical advice. App Terms of use https://www.olihelp.com/terms-of-use Apple’s standard end user agreement (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ App Privacy policy https://www.olihelp.com/privacy-app

About

Squirl

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Squirl is a voice-first journal for ADHD minds. Speak for a minute; Squirl turns it into a structured picture of your day — entirely on your iPhone. HOW IT WORKS • Record a quick voice check-in whenever it suits you • Squirl transcribes it on-device and pulls out the signals that matter: mood, energy, focus, sleep, medications and side effects • Your day lands on a calendar card you can actually read back — what you felt, what you took, when MEDICATION, LOGGED CALMLY • One-tap dose logging with a curated catalogue of common ADHD medications • Typical onset and duration shown for context — typical values from product information, never advice • A gentle dose guard helps you avoid accidental double logging INSIGHTS THAT STAY HONEST • Weekday patterns, averages and rhythms drawn from your own words • No scores, no streak guilt, no gamification PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE • No account. No servers. No analytics. Nothing is uploaded. • Speech recognition runs entirely on your device • One-time download of the speech model after install; your audio never leaves your phone • Export your journal any time as an encrypted file with a key only you hold Squirl is a journal, not a medical device. It doesn't diagnose or give treatment or dosing advice. Talk with your clinician before changing how you take medication. Made for adults (18+).

Screenshots

Oli help4 screens
Squirl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squirl at none against Oli help's 3. Squirl also leads on ads (none vs shown). Oli help's advantage is iOS requirement (15.8 vs 26.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Oli help sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Squirl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Oli help versus Squirl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOli helpSquirl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.8 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB9 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOli help SrlJoao Santos

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Oli help

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly membership$14.991 Month
  • Yearly membership$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Oli help$99.00
None

Squirl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oli help free?
Oli help is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squirl free?
Squirl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Oli help or Squirl have ads?
Oli help shows ads; Squirl does not.

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