Comparison

ADHD Guide vs Flow

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

Head to head
About

ADHD Guide

This app offers tools and resources for individuals with ADHD or ADD, providing structure, focus, and self-understanding. It includes a planner, habit tracker, focus timer, articles, and games designed to support daily life and well-being.

Highlights
  • Daily planner and task management
  • Habit tracking for routine building
  • Pomodoro focus timer
  • Educational articles and shorts
  • ADHD-friendly focus games
  • Calming breathing exercises
  • Self-tests for ADHD and anxiety
Features
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Find calm, clarity and insight in your everyday life with ADHD or ADD – whether you have the diagnosis yourself, are a loved one, or simply want to learn more. ADHD Guide is your personal companion for better structure, self-understanding and wellbeing. The app is created with respect for ADHD and ADD brains and those who live with it every day – helping you plan your day, stay focused and build better routines in a simple, noise-free way. Read 60+ articles and watch shorts on topics like: • Racing thoughts, anxiety and emotions • Structure, to-do lists and planning • Sleep hygiene, diet and exercise • Social relationships, shame and self-understanding • And many more exciting topics Tools to help you in everyday life: • Planner – structure your day visually with tasks, to-dos and routines • Habit Tracker – build healthy habits step by step • Pomodoro focus timer – work with focus and remember your breaks • ADHD Coach – ask questions and get personal guidance whenever you need it • Self-tests – an ADHD self-test plus tests for anxiety, OCD and more • Calming breathing exercises to help you find peace • Sound Universe with soothing sounds • Meal Planner – plan your meals easily and clearly • 3 Highlights – a daily reminder to find three good things that happened • Strength Cards – explore and build on your personal strengths • Impulse Buying – take control of spontaneous purchases and your finances • Listen to articles read aloud when reading feels heavy ADHD-friendly games that train focus, logic and patience in a fun way: • Nonogram – Solve logical picture puzzles by filling in squares based on number patterns. Trains concentration and methodical thinking in a calm, structured way. • Bridges – Connect islands by building bridges with the right number. A quiet and focused puzzle that challenges your logic without time pressure. • Hex Rings – Rotate and place hexagonal rings so the pieces fit together. Trains spatial thinking and patience at a soothing pace. • Minesweeper – The classic challenge where you find all mines without hitting them. Sharpens attention and rewards systematic thinking. • Jigsaw Puzzle – Assemble picture puzzles at your own pace. A relaxing, meditative activity that helps your brain unwind and find calm. • Pipes – Connect the pipes so the water flows freely. A simple but addictive game that trains problem-solving and focus. • Unblock – Slide the blocks to clear the way. 100 levels that train planning and patience. ADHD Guide is for you who live with ADHD, ADD, autism, anxiety or other challenges – and for the loved ones who want to understand and support better. Find calm in the chaos and understand your brain a little better – one day at a time. Created with respect for neurodivergent minds – and those who live with it every day. Many people with autism, anxiety or other cognitive challenges also find great joy and benefit in the app's tools. ADHD Guide is not a medical device. The self-tests and the ADHD Coach are for guidance only and do not replace a diagnosis or advice from a doctor or psychologist. Free and ADHD Guide+ All articles are free to read. ADHD Guide+ unlocks articles read aloud, all tools and games, and the ADHD Coach. Try ADHD Guide+ free for 7 days, then choose a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Flow

Features
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LOG YOUR WATER INTAKE Track every glass, bottle, or cup with just a tap. Custom drink sizes or quick presets. Never forget to hydrate with smart notifications throughout the day. PERSONALIZED HYDRATION GOAL Set your daily target based on your weight and activity level. Adjust anytime. The app adapts to your needs, not the other way around. WATCH YOUR PROGRESS Build hydration streaks and celebrate consistency. Detailed stats show your weekly intake, best days, and trends over time. Stay motivated with visual progress tracking. APPLE HEALTH & APPLE WATCH Sync water intake to Apple Health automatically. Log drinks straight from your wrist with full Apple Watch support. SMART REMINDERS Never miss a sip. Customizable notifications keep you on track without being annoying. Set your schedule, we'll handle the rest. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. Export anytime. No account required. PAY ONCE, YOURS FOREVER No subscriptions, no ads, no in-app purchases. One price, unlimited hydration.

Screenshots

ADHD Guide4 screens
Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ADHD Guide at Free against Flow's $3.99. Flow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On 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

ADHD Guide is free to download; Flow costs $3.99 up front. ADHD Guide sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ADHD Guide ships an update every 10 days, Flow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ADHD Guide versus Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADHD GuideFlow
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.416.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMikkel NielsenLOKRIS

In-app purchases

7 purchases

ADHD Guide

Subscriptions6
  • ADHD Guide+ (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • ADHD Guide+ (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • ADHD Guide+ (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • ADHD Guide+ (Yearly)7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • ADHD Guide+ (Yearly)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • ADHD Guide+ (Yearly)7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • ADHD Guide+ (Lifetime)$119.99
None

Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ADHD Guide free?
ADHD Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flow free?
Flow costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ADHD Guide or Flow have ads?
Neither ADHD Guide nor Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ADHD Guide or Flow?
ADHD Guide ships an update every 10 days, and Flow every 5 days. Most recently, ADHD Guide was updated on November 5, 2026 and Flow on October 31, 2026.

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