Comparison

ADHD Tool vs Escape Matrix

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

Head to head
About

ADHD Tool

This app focuses on a single task at a time, eliminating the overwhelm of long to-do lists. It offers Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration for constant visibility and allows task completion directly from widgets or an Apple Watch. Optional reminders help ensure tasks are finished.

Highlights
  • Single task focus
  • Lock Screen Live Activity
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Widget task completion
  • Optional reminders
  • Time tracking
  • Siri and Shortcuts support
Features
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Do This is a to-do app that holds exactly one task. Long lists are where ADHD brains get stuck. Every item is another decision about what to do first, and the list ends up being the thing you work on. Do This skips all that. Type the one thing you're doing right now, do it, tap done, then type the next one. • One task at a time. No lists, no due dates, no setup. • Always in view: on your Lock Screen as a Live Activity, in the Dynamic Island, and in home screen widgets. • Finish without opening the app. Tap done from the Lock Screen, a widget or your Apple Watch. • Optional reminders that nudge you until the task is done. • Quietly keeps time, so you can see how long you've been at it. • Undo, in case you tap done by accident. • Siri and Shortcuts support. One-time purchase. No subscription, no ads, no account.

About

Escape Matrix

Features
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Take control of your Screen Time, block distracting apps, and build healthier digital habits with smart app limits, Quiet Hours, and powerful focus tools. IMPORTANT: Escape Matrix requires a paid auto-renewable subscription to access its features. A separate in-app purchase is required after downloading the app. Escape Matrix helps you reduce screen time, overcome phone addiction, and stay focused without making productivity feel boring. Set app limits, schedule Quiet Hours, track your progress, and reclaim your attention through a unique, immersive experience. FEATURES • Screen Time control for your most distracting apps • Smart app limits for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, X, Reddit, and more • Quiet Hours to automatically block selected apps during specific times • Daily, weekly, and monthly Screen Time analytics • Beautiful focus statistics and usage insights • Personalized app rules and schedules • Gamified progress system that rewards consistency • Custom Shield screens during blocked sessions • Clean, modern design built exclusively for iOS • Native Apple Screen Time integration QUIET HOURS Create distraction-free hours where selected apps automatically become unavailable. Whether you're studying, working, sleeping, or spending time with family, Quiet Hours helps you stay focused and in control. TRACK YOUR SCREEN TIME Monitor your daily Screen Time, weekly trends, most used apps, and focus progress with beautiful charts designed to help you build lasting habits instead of relying on willpower. BUILD BETTER HABITS Escape Matrix isn't about using your phone less. It's about using it with intention. Every app you don't open. Every limit you respect. Every distraction you avoid. Brings you one step closer to reclaiming your attention. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Access to Escape Matrix and its Screen Time features requires an active paid subscription. Subscription options are presented in the app and are purchased separately through your Apple ID. Download Escape Matrix today and take back control of your Screen Time. Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://escapematrix-app.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://escapematrix-app.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

ADHD Tool4 screens
Escape Matrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ADHD Tool at none against Escape Matrix's 2. Escape Matrix's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Escape Matrix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. ADHD Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ADHD Tool ships an update every 7 months, Escape Matrix weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ADHD Tool versus Escape Matrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADHD ToolEscape Matrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEdward ProkopikOMER BENAL SAGIR

In-app purchases

None

ADHD Tool

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Escape Matrix

Subscriptions2
  • Escape Matrix Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Escape Matrix Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ADHD Tool free?
ADHD Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Escape Matrix free?
Escape Matrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ADHD Tool or Escape Matrix have ads?
Neither ADHD Tool nor Escape Matrix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ADHD Tool or Escape Matrix?
ADHD Tool ships an update every 7 months, and Escape Matrix weekly. Most recently, ADHD Tool was updated on November 8, 2026 and Escape Matrix on November 5, 2026.

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