Comparison

Tempus vs Paddi

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

Head to head
About

Tempus

This app helps individuals with ADHD manage their time and tasks effectively. It offers visual timelines, smart reminders, and a focus mode to combat time blindness, task paralysis, and forgetfulness. All data is kept private on your device with optional iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • AI daily planning from voice or text
  • Visual timeline for your full day
  • Habit and routine tracking
  • Smart reminders and reliable alarms
  • Focus Mode with app blocking
  • Works offline
Features
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Tempus is a calm daily planner built for ADHD brains — one clear timeline for your day, real app blocking for your focus, streaks that forgive, and a Siri that finally understands what you mean. MADE FOR REAL ADHD CHALLENGES Most planners assume your brain cooperates. Tempus is designed for the days it doesn't: • Time blindness — see time as space on a visual timeline • Task paralysis — describe your day and let Apple Intelligence draft the plan; you review it before anything is saved • Forgetfulness — alarms, smart reminders and Live Activities that meet you where you are • Overwhelm — one signal per state, one accent per screen. Nothing shouts. • Broken routines — streaks that forgive a day off, because coming back is the win PLAN — DESCRIBE YOUR DAY, THEN DECIDE • Say or type what needs to happen: "deep work this morning, gym after lunch, call the clinic" • Tempus turns it into tasks with a duration, a priority and an energy level, and fits them around what's already on your calendar • Watch the plan take shape on the timeline as it's written. Fix a title, drop what you don't want, then add it to your day. Nothing lands until you say so. • Plan today or tomorrow — from the app, or by asking Siri • Tasks, habits, routines, Apple Calendar (including the Google and Outlook accounts on your iPhone) and Reminders on one timeline • Inbox to capture thoughts now and sort them later ASK SIRI — IN YOUR OWN WORDS • "Plan my day in Tempus", "What's next in Tempus", "Start focus in Tempus" — ten Siri shortcuts, most of them without opening the app • On iOS 27, Apple Intelligence understands Tempus like a calendar: "Create a dentist appointment in Tempus tomorrow at 3pm" just works, with no phrase to memorize • Siri answers with cards you can act on — mark the next task done or start a focus session right from the card • Find any task in Spotlight and open it directly • With a task on screen, "Start focus in Tempus" starts on that one • Shortcuts for Prepare Tomorrow, Reschedule Task, Move Unfinished Tasks (with undo) and Review Day PROTECT — FOCUS THAT CAN'T BE STOLEN • Focus Mode blocks distracting apps with one tap, using Apple's Screen Time technology • The world dims until you're done — Live Activities keep the session on your Lock Screen • Timers, interactive widgets and Apple Watch support FORGIVE — PROGRESS WITHOUT PUNISHMENT • Streaks that forgive: a day with nothing planned never breaks your streak • Quiet statistics by week, month or year that celebrate coming back, not output • No confetti. No guilt. Just a calm acknowledgment and your next step. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account required. Your tasks live on your device and in your own iCloud. • With Apple Intelligence, planning runs on Apple silicon — where neither Apple nor Tempus can read your request • Where Apple Intelligence isn't available, Tempus's own planning service drafts the plan, and you still review everything before it's saved ALSO IN TEMPUS • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac • Works offline • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Live Activities, an Apple Watch app and complications • A native Liquid Glass interface, with a proper split view on iPad PERFECT FOR • Adults with ADHD or executive function challenges • Students managing classes, deadlines and revision • Professionals who need deep work without distractions • Anyone overwhelmed by traditional productivity apps Tempus is free to download. Tempus Pro unlocks the full experience, available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time lifetime purchase — stated once, no countdown timers. Requires iOS 26.2 or later. Planning with Apple Intelligence needs a supported device with Apple Intelligence turned on. Siri in your own words needs iOS 27. Privacy Policy: https://www.gettempus.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.gettempus.app/terms-of-service

About

Paddi

Features
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Paddi is a simple and colorful notes and memo app designed for capturing the little things you want to remember. Whether you're writing a quick reminder, making a shopping list, saving a study note, or jotting down an idea, Paddi keeps your notes simple, organized, and easy to manage. QUICK NOTES Capture your thoughts without unnecessary complexity. Create notes quickly Edit notes anytime Keep important information organized Write quick reminders and ideas Use notes for everyday tasks Paddi is made for those moments when you just need somewhere simple to put something down. LISTS AND CHECKLISTS Turn your notes into simple lists for everyday activities. Use Paddi for: Shopping lists Study checklists Work tasks Daily activities Things to remember Personal goals Keep your lists lightweight and easy to update. REMINDERS Use your notes to keep track of things you don't want to forget. Create notes for: Daily reminders Important tasks Appointments Assignments Shopping Personal activities Paddi keeps your reminders and notes together in one simple experience. COLORFUL NOTES Make your notes easier to recognize and organize with colors. Use different colors for different types of information: School Work Shopping Personal Ideas Reminders Choose the style that works best for you and make your notes feel more personal. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Paddi isn't trying to be a complicated productivity system. It's for the small things. A thought you don't want to forget. A shopping list. A quick reminder. A school task. An idea that suddenly came to mind. Open Paddi, write it down, and move on. PRIVATE AND SIMPLE Paddi is designed to keep note-taking straightforward. No complicated setup No account required for basic note-taking Simple interface Lightweight experience Designed for quick everyday notes PERFECT FOR Quick notes Sticky notes Memos Reminders Shopping lists Study notes Work notes Checklists Personal notes Daily tasks Random ideas WHY PADDI? There are plenty of note-taking apps designed for large documents, complicated organization systems, and advanced productivity workflows. Paddi is different. It's designed for small notes and everyday reminders - the things you need to write down quickly and come back to later. Write it down. Keep it simple. Remember it with Paddi. Developed with care by Bigz Apps.

Screenshots

Tempus4 screens
Paddi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tempus at Free against Paddi's $0.99. Tempus also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Paddi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). On ads 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

Tempus is free to download; Paddi costs $0.99 up front. Tempus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Paddi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempus ships an update every 6 days, Paddi daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tempus versus Paddi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempusPaddi
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnh NguyenJohn Carlo Cacao

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Tempus

Subscriptions6
  • Tempus Pro (Weekly)$1.997 Days
  • Tempus Premium (Weekly)$1.997 Days
  • Tempus Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
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  • Tempus Pro (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Tempus Pro (Yearly)$14.991 Year
  • Tempus Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Tempus Pro (Lifetime)$29.99
  • Tempus Pro (Lifetime)$34.99
  • Tempus Pro (Lifetime)$74.99
None

Paddi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempus free?
Tempus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paddi free?
Paddi costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tempus or Paddi have ads?
Neither Tempus nor Paddi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempus or Paddi?
Tempus ships an update every 6 days, and Paddi daily. Most recently, Tempus was updated on October 30, 2026 and Paddi on October 25, 2026.

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