Comparison

NoPlex vs Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

NoPlex

Manage life's chaos with a system designed for ADHD and anxiety. Organize tasks, notes, and routines in a distraction-free space. Collaborate with others and automate recurring responsibilities for a smoother life.

Highlights
  • Chaos management for tasks and routines
  • Distraction-free focus space (Horizon)
  • Collaborative task sharing with Supporters
  • Automated recurring tasks (Routines)
  • Streak tracking for habit building
  • Personalized insights and summaries
Features
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Ditch the to-do lists and stop chasing “productivity.”
 NoPlex helps you manage life’s chaos with clarity and compassion — so you can create the space for the life you actually want to live. Built for ADHD and anxiety, crafted for anyone ready to make organization feel natural again. Because life isn’t linear — and your tools shouldn’t be either.
Manage your tasks, notes, routines, and responsibilities in a way that finally makes sense for the way you think. Chaos Management Never miss a due date, deadline, or commitment again with a clutter-proof to-do list that feels like magic. Get reminded when tasks are due and effortlessly view, manage, and shed all the pesky tasks that stick around after they’re no longer relevant. Experience True Focus. Step into your Horizon, a distraction-free space that only shows what matters TODAY. NoPlex is your ADHD-friendly focus app, separating where you plan from where you act — so your attention stays on the present, not the pile. Manage daily goals, complete tasks, and end each day with calm clarity. Don't Do It Alone. Experience accountability and collaboration finally done right. With a single tap, add a Supporter (whether a partner, family member, friend, behavioral health professional, or your pet's psychic — we don't judge) to follow along with any Task and ""tag them in"" when needed. With NoPlex, parents help their children manage school assignments; Partners divide and conquer weekend chores; Adult children of aging parents ensure that their loved ones are keeping up with their daily medication. Stay Connected, Always (would only include in iOS) For those who easily forget apps exist once they’re out of sight — meet Chaos View, your ADHD-friendly Live Activity screen.
 Your Horizon tasks and reminders stay visible right on your lock screen, so what matters most never fades away.
 Never dig around to jump back into an app or add a task — with a single tap, you’re right back in. Everything a tap away, always in view — never in the way. Your Life. Just Easier. With unprecedented power to automate and schedule life’s many complex moments, staying on top of things just became effortless.
 Whether it’s taking daily meds, packing for a trip, renewing your car registration, checking in on personal goals, or handling your monthly whatever-it-is-that-you-do-monthly, Routines empower you to automate recurring tasks and responsibilities — so life runs smoother, even when your brain doesn’t want to. Progress That Sticks Momentum matters more than perfection. Each day you complete at least one task, your streak grows — a simple, motivating reminder that progress is built one small win at a time. Whether you’re on a roll or starting fresh, Streaks act as a gentle habit tracker, turning consistency into confidence. Better Habits with Tailored Insights Understand your patterns with summaries and personalized tips. Every week NoPlex analyzes your created, completed and missed tasks, providing clear summaries and actionable recommendations to help you build better habits and stay on track. Every Detail, Every Possibility You don’t have to start from scratch. Explore a growing library of ready-made tasks and smart suggestions to spark ideas and help you take action faster — from daily routines to long-term goals and all the little things that are easy to forget. NoPlex keeps inspiration one tap away so planning never becomes another chore. Being an adult is hard. NoPlex makes it a little easier. Reimagine productivity through Chaos Management — and finally build the life you want to live. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.noplex.ai/privacy-policy Questions? Feedback? Visit noplex.ai or reach us at support@noplex.ai. NoPlex: Built for everyone. Optimized for ADHD & Anxiety.

About

Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer

This app pairs you with a shy artist companion to help you overcome procrastination and distraction. Work together to transform an empty studio into a thriving creative space, making progress visible and rewarding.

Highlights
  • Artist companion for focus sessions
  • Transforming a virtual studio
  • Earning rewards for focus
  • Building motivation through connection
  • Visual progress tracking
Features
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**Stop Fighting Your Brain. Start Building With Your Buddy.** Tired of productivity apps that make you feel guilty when you struggle to focus? You're not broken, and you don't need another timer that judges your every move. You need a companion who understands that some days are harder than others, and that real progress comes from showing up consistently - not perfectly. Focus Buddy transforms your daily struggles with procrastination and distraction into a meaningful partnership. Instead of battling your ADHD brain or fighting against your natural rhythms, you'll work alongside a shy artist companion who faces the same challenges you do. Together, you'll build something beautiful while getting things done. **HERE'S HOW WE HELP YOU SUCCEED:** **1. We Replace Shame With Understanding** Your artist buddy has just moved into a new creative space but - just like you - has misplaced all their supplies and feels overwhelmed by the empty room. There's no judgment here, only the shared experience of starting over and figuring things out together. Every focus session helps both of you grow stronger. **2. We Make Progress Visible And Rewarding** Watch your companion's empty studio transform into a thriving creative sanctuary as you complete focus sessions. Earn pencils to unlock furniture, art supplies, and decorations. See immediate, beautiful results that prove your effort matters, even when your main tasks feel overwhelming or abstract. **3. We Build Genuine Motivation Through Connection** This isn't just gamification - it's a real relationship. Your buddy reacts to your presence, grows more confident through your support, and creates a space you'll both love spending time in. When focus feels impossible, you're not just working for yourself - you're helping someone who believes in you. **THE EXPERIENCE:** - Start by discovering an empty studio with mysterious covered easels - Help your companion find their misplaced art supplies through focus sessions - Transform the space together with beautiful decorations - Watch your buddy grow from shy to confident - Build a creative sanctuary you'll both love **COMING SOON:** - Enhanced buddy animations and emotional interactions - Gallery system to collect and share your companion's artwork - Commission specific pieces and collaborate on masterpieces **PERFECT FOR:** - Students who need study motivation without punishment - Professionals managing ADHD while building healthy work habits - Anyone tired of productivity apps that create more guilt - Creative minds who want focus tools that honor their artistic nature - People seeking genuine connection in their productivity journey **WHY FOCUS BUDDY WORKS:** Traditional productivity apps treat focus like a battle you need to win. Focus Buddy treats it like a partnership you need to nurture. Your companion's growth mirrors your own journey—every small effort creates something beautiful, and every session brings you both closer to your potential. The empty studio isn't failure. It's possibility. And you're not facing it alone. --- **SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED:** Focus Buddy requires a yearly subscription to access all features described above, including the companion experience, studio transformation, earning pencils, unlocking furniture and decorations, and all buddy interactions. **New users receive a 3-day free trial with full access to all features.** After the trial period, a yearly subscription is required to continue using the app. You can cancel anytime during the trial period without being charged. Help & Support: https://www.yourfocusbuddy.com/help Privacy Policy: https://www.yourfocusbuddy.com/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.yourfocusbuddy.com/legal/terms Support: help@yourfocusbuddy.com

Screenshots

NoPlex4 screens
Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NoPlex at every 5 days against Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer's every 6 weeks. NoPlex also leads on ratings volume (65 vs 6). Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. NoPlex sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoPlex has 65 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoPlex ships an update every 5 days, Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NoPlex versus Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoPlexFocus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (65 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB182 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNoPlex IncMaxim Rusakovic

Customer experience

NoPlex

All ratings65 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NoPlex

Subscriptions2
  • NoPlex+7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • NoPlex+7 Days trial$72.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Navigator$99.99
11 purchases

Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Focus Buddy$9.991 Month
  • Premium Focus Buddy Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time9
  • Windows - Beginner - Glitter Frame$0.29
  • Posters - Beginner - Classic Movies$0.29
  • Carpets - Beginner - Cloud Soft$0.49
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  • Hobby - Beginner - Pastel Plants$0.49
  • Desks - Beginner- Crystal Workspace$0.49
  • Corner - Beginner - Glitter Plant$0.49
  • Posters- Beginner- Pastel Superhero$0.49
  • Boards - Beginner - Pastel Tasks$0.49
  • Windows - Beginner - Rainbow Blinds$0.49

Questions

Is NoPlex free?
NoPlex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer free?
Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoPlex or Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer?
Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer is rated higher. NoPlex averages 4.6 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do NoPlex or Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer have ads?
Neither NoPlex nor Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoPlex or Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer?
NoPlex ships an update every 5 days, and Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, NoPlex was updated on October 11, 2026 and Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer on October 13, 2026.

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