Comparison

Propel vs Maevy

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

Head to head
About

Propel

This app offers a collection of engaging games designed to improve focus, memory, and problem-solving skills. It's specifically tailored for individuals with ADHD, providing a fun and productive way to train the brain and enhance productivity through personalized challenges and daily workouts.

Highlights
  • Focus-boosting games
  • Memory and logic puzzles
  • Daily brain workouts
  • Personalized brain training
  • Offline game access
  • Enjoyable screen time
Features
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Rated 4.8 stars worldwide. 100,000+ downloads. Built by ADHDers, for ADHDers. ADHD is not laziness. Propel is the ADHD app designed to work with your brain, not against it, using fun brain games co-designed with psychologists and built around what you want to change. Struggle to stay on task? Forget things easily? Start projects you never finish? Propel turns those daily battles into quick, rewarding wins. ADHD BRAIN TRAINING BUILT AROUND YOUR GOALS Most brain training apps treat every brain the same. Propel starts with your goals and matches 20+ cognitive games to them: • Improve your focus with games that sharpen attention and quiet distractions • Improve your memory with match games and recall challenges that help new things stick • Overcome procrastination with short problem-solving games that make starting feel easy • Handle stress better with calm, soothing games that ease anxious moments • Be less impulsive with reaction games that train self-control • Pay more attention to details with challenges that sharpen your eye A DAILY PLAN THAT GETS YOU Tell us about yourself through a quick self-assessment inspired by the ASRS, a widely used ADHD test. Propel then builds your personalized daily workout of bite-sized games for ADHD brains. Each game takes about 2 minutes, works offline, and adapts its difficulty as you improve. TRACK YOUR GROWTH • Watch your progress on every goal you picked, from focus to stress • Build streaks and collect 60+ badges as you hit milestones • See how your scores compare with peers at your level TRAIN HARD, UNWIND EASY Long day? Open our chill games for a moment of calm. Antistress puzzles and relaxing challenges help you slow down, let go of anxiety, and wind down before sleep. WHY PROPEL Most apps expect you to adapt to them. Propel adapts to you. Sessions are short, feedback is instant, and there is zero guilt when life gets in the way. We are adults with ADHD ourselves, and we built the brain training we always wanted: one that fits the way your mind actually works. Join 100,000+ people training their minds with Propel. Download today and turn distraction into action. Propel offers a free trial with full access to all games, completely ad-free. If you choose to subscribe, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal anytime in your Account Settings. Terms of Service: https://www.propeladhd.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.propeladhd.com/privacy-policy Support: support@neuronwizard.com

About

Maevy

Features
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Maevy is a mood tracker, private journal, gentle habit builder and meditation library in one quiet app. It starts with one small question: how are you feeling today? CHECK IN WITH YOUR MOOD • Pick a mood, then the feeling underneath it • Add intensity, a note, a photo or your day's activities • Don't feel like typing? Speak your note instead • Two taps is enough — a check-in takes seconds A JOURNAL THAT WRITES ITSELF • Every check-in lands in your private journal • Calendar, timeline and gentle trends reveal your patterns • See which activities tend to lift you up • Mood Mirror turns your week into a beautiful aura you can share — the colours go out, the details stay private GENTLE HABITS, NOT CHORE • Small habits with coun • Streaks and heatmaps, le year • Habits connect to yourlly helps MEDITATION & CALM • Guided meditations, soundscapes and breathing exercises • Meditation songs made • Create your own personal calm song • Recommendations tuned day MADE TO FEEL SAFE • Your notes, photos and moods are private • No scores to chase, no • Gentle reminders that you control • Fully available in Eng MAEVY PREMIUM Maevy is free to use every day: one mood check-in and one calm session daily. Maevy Premium unlocks uneditation library andpersonal songs. Premium is a monthly or ly plan starts with a3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of anage or cancel yoursubscription in your App Store account settings at any time. Terms of Use: https://maevy.life/terms.html Privacy Policy: https:// Questions or ideas? suppything.

Screenshots

Propel4 screens
Maevy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Maevy at none against Propel's shown. Maevy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Propel sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Maevy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Propel ships an update every 10 days, Maevy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Propel versus Maevy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPropelMaevy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (924 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings924 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB176 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJupysNick Dekker

Bugs and requests

Propel

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not opening or getting stuck
  • Visual glitches and UI issues
  • Subscription issues (double charges, unable to cancel)

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free game options
  • Daily quick games
  • Progress tracking and analytics
  • Integration with Apple Game Center

Maevy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Propel

Subscriptions14
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Version7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Pro Version$6.991 Month
  • Pro Version$14.991 Month
  • Pro Version$29.991 Year
  • Pro Version$34.993 Months
  • Pro Version$35.991 Year
  • Pro Version7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro Version$39.991 Year
  • Pro Version7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Pro Version$69.991 Year
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Version$149.99
4 purchases

Maevy

Subscriptions4
  • Maevy Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Maevy Plus Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Maevy Plus Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Maevy Plus Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Propel free?
Propel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maevy free?
Maevy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Propel or Maevy have ads?
Propel shows ads; Maevy does not.
Which is updated more often, Propel or Maevy?
Propel ships an update every 10 days, and Maevy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Propel was updated on October 20, 2026 and Maevy on October 6, 2026.

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