Comparison

Propelo vs AlignNow

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

Head to head
About

Propelo

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Propelo is the ADHD task manager that doesn't become another task. Instead of projects, folders, and separate lists to maintain, Propelo keeps everything in one prioritized list. Your tasks stay visible, easy to reorder with drag and drop, and much harder to forget. Propelo keeps task management—both in your head and in the app—to a minimum, with a system designed specifically for people with ADHD. Start your 14-day free trial. A Google account is required because Propelo plans tasks around Google Calendar. WHY PROPELO WORKS FOR ADHD Traditional task apps often ask you to organize before you can act: projects, inboxes, tags, priorities, streaks, and overdue lists that eventually need managing themselves. Propelo removes as much of that maintenance as possible. There are no streaks or productivity scores. Your tasks stay in one ordered list, with a clear next task and nothing going stale simply because you didn't finish it on a particular day. Need to focus on one area? Filter your list by Goal without creating or maintaining separate lists. Open Propelo, plan your day in under 30 seconds, and get back to doing. ONE LIST, ONE ORDER Everything stays in one flat, prioritized list. No project hierarchies, separate lists, or hidden tasks. Everything shares the same underlying priority order, even snoozed and recurring items. Prioritize by comparing two tasks at a time instead of assigning complicated priority labels. The task at the top becomes today's mission. START WITH A COMICALLY SMALL ACTION For many people with ADHD, starting is the hardest part. Once you begin, continuing is much easier. Propelo generates an intentionally tiny first physical action for each task—sometimes as small as “stand up and walk to your desk”—so you can start moving before your brain has time to turn the task into something overwhelming. AUTOMATIC GOOGLE CALENDAR SYNC Propelo places due dates and tasks into open slots in Google Calendar. Unfinished work rolls forward automatically. GOALS THAT STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR PRIORITIES Group tasks by Goal without splitting your work into separate lists. Focus on one Goal, reorder its tasks, then return to your full list with those priority changes automatically preserved. Give a Goal a target date and Propelo can warn you when its tasks are currently prioritized too low to finish in time. DYNAMIC COMPLETION ESTIMATES Month-by-month completion markers appear directly in your task list, showing roughly how far down the list you're likely to reach by the end of each month. This makes it easier to see what realistically fits, move deadline-sensitive work higher, and deprioritize less urgent tasks without building a complicated long-term plan. RECURRING TASKS AND SNOOZE Recurring tasks appear above the Today Line when due and stay there until completed. Snooze anything that doesn't need your attention yet. It disappears for now and returns when you need it. ALWAYS VISIBLE WITH WIDGETS AND NOTIFICATIONS The biggest risk with any ADHD tool is forgetting it exists. See your next task from your Home Screen, get a reminder when your day begins, and see tasks and due dates in Google Calendar. BUILT BY A PROJECT MANAGER WITH ADHD Propelo is for people who have abandoned task apps because maintaining the app eventually became harder than doing the tasks. Start your 14-day free trial today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AlignNow

This app helps you capture thoughts, ideas, and tasks quickly. It then transforms your notes into a clear focus list, guiding you on what to do next. AI assistance is available to sort, simplify, and overcome mental blocks, while also tracking daily essentials like groceries and mileage.

Highlights
  • Instant thought and task capture
  • Automatic focus list generation
  • AI-powered sorting and simplification
  • Integrated grocery and mileage tracking
  • Minimalist and intuitive interface
Features
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Your mind is full. This helps you clear it. AlignNow helps you capture thoughts, stay focused, and move forward—without overthinking. CAPTURE • Get thoughts, ideas, and tasks out instantly • No need to organize FOCUS • Turn notes into a clear focus list • Know what to do next GET HELP • Use AI to sort, simplify, and get unstuck • A second perspective when you need it DAILY ESSENTIALS • Track groceries and mileage in one place • Fewer apps. Less friction Simple. Fast. Out of your way. Most apps add more to manage. AlignNow App helps you clear space and move forward. Capture it. Focus it. Move on. Terms of Use: https://aligntasks.us/terms Privacy Policy: https://aligntasks.us/privacy AI Usage Notice: https://aligntasks.us/ai_notice

Screenshots

Propelo4 screens
AlignNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AlignNow at every 3 days against Propelo's every 2 weeks. AlignNow also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Propelo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and AlignNow sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Propelo ships an update every 2 weeks, AlignNow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Propelo versus AlignNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPropeloAlignNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirecode Labs LLCDinh Nguyen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Propelo

Subscriptions1
  • Individual Plan$19.991 Year
1 purchases

AlignNow

Subscriptions1
  • AlignNow App Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Propelo free?
Propelo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlignNow free?
AlignNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Propelo or AlignNow have ads?
Neither Propelo nor AlignNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Propelo or AlignNow?
Propelo ships an update every 2 weeks, and AlignNow every 3 days. Most recently, Propelo was updated on November 8, 2026 and AlignNow on October 31, 2026.

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