Comparison

HummingTask vs Idea Journal

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

Head to head
About

HummingTask

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Can't start a task until it feels tiny? HummingTask breaks big goals into small, clear steps so you finally know what to do first. Made for ADHD brains and anyone who freezes when a task feels too big. Type what you want to get done, and the AI turns it into a short, doable plan in seconds. WHAT IT DOES Instant AI breakdown Describe any task, "clean the whole apartment", "finish the report", "plan a trip", and get a step-by-step plan you can actually start. The AI does quick web research when it helps, so the steps fit real life, not generic advice. Do it for me Stuck on one step? Hand it to the built-in assistant and let it draft, plan, or figure out the next move for you. Photo to tasks Snap a picture of a messy desk, a whiteboard, a school handout, or a handwritten list, and HummingTask turns it into checkable tasks. Daily AI coach A gentle daily check-in that helps you pick what to focus on, without nagging or guilt. Focus mode One task, one screen, no clutter. When everything feels loud, this is the quiet place to just do the thing. WHY PEOPLE WITH ADHD LIKE IT - No blank page. You never stare at an empty to-do list wondering where to start. - Small steps beat willpower. Tasks are cut down until starting feels easy. - Kind reminders. Gentle nudges for the things you meant to do, no red-alert pressure. - Track momentum. Simple progress bars and streaks that reward finishing, not perfection. - Works offline. Create and manage tasks with no connection, and sync your calendar when you are back online. GREAT FOR - Adults with ADHD who want structure without a complicated system - Students facing big assignments and study projects - Anyone who procrastinates on tasks that feel overwhelming - People who want a simple planner, not heavy project software HummingTask is a productivity and focus tool. It does not diagnose or treat any medical condition. It is here to make starting easier. Free to download and use. HummingTask Pro unlocks unlimited AI breakdowns and coaching for $5.99/month. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Idea Journal

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PREMIUM โ€” PURCHASE REQUIRED: All features described below are part of Pro and require a purchase: a weekly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Every great idea gives you about thirty seconds before it slips away. Idea Journal is built for that moment: open, jot, done โ€” your spark is safe, filed, and waiting for the day you are ready to build it. Most notes apps make you fight folders and formatting when all you needed was to get the thought out of your head. Idea Journal keeps capture down to one tap, then does the organizing part properly: color-coded categories, tags, priorities, and reminders that bring the right idea back at the right time. WHAT YOU GET โ€ข A thought that hits you in the checkout line, saved before you reach the register โ€ข Ten color-coded categories out of the box โ€” plus your own, so Business, Trips, and Gifts never mix โ€ข A reminder that resurfaces Tuesday's spark exactly when you can finally act on it โ€ข Sub-tasks that turn a vague idea into three concrete next steps with a progress bar โ€ข Charts that reveal your most productive day and which category your mind keeps returning to โ€ข A CSV export of everything you have ever captured โ€” your ideas are yours to take anywhere PERFECT FOR โ€ข Writers collecting plots, lines, and characters before they evaporate โ€ข Founders and side-hustlers triaging what to build next by priority โ€ข Makers and hobbyists keeping every project idea out of their head and in one place โ€ข Anyone tired of losing brilliant 2 a.m. thoughts to a pile of unsorted notes WHY NOT JUST USE A NOTES APP? A general notes app is where ideas go to be buried under grocery lists. Idea Journal separates capturing from organizing: jotting takes one tap, and every entry lands with a category, a priority, and an optional reminder โ€” so nothing gets buried, and revisiting feels like browsing, not excavating. Favorites, pins, and archive keep the list honest as it grows. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your ideas are stored on your device. No account, no sign-up, no ideas sitting on someone else's server. PREMIUM (PURCHASE REQUIRED) Idea Journal requires a subscription or one-time purchase: Weekly, Yearly, or Lifetime. Full access unlocks unlimited ideas, custom categories, and the complete statistics dashboard โ€” summary cards, category and priority charts, your most productive day, and a tag cloud of what you think about most. Your next big idea will show up unannounced. Get Idea Journal now so it has somewhere to land. Terms of Use: https://leanstudio.asia/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://leanstudio.asia/privacy-policy Support: support@leanstudio.asia

Screenshots

HummingTask4 screens
Idea Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

HummingTask and Idea Journal are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. HummingTask sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Idea Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HummingTask versus Idea Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHummingTaskIdea Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIdeaBridge GmbHLEAN ASIA CO., LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HummingTask

Subscriptions3
  • HummingTask Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro 1/2 Year$12.996 Months
  • HummingTask Pro Yearly$22.991 Year
3 purchases

Idea Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Reminders Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Creative Spark Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Inspiration Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is HummingTask free?
HummingTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idea Journal free?
Idea Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HummingTask or Idea Journal have ads?
Neither HummingTask nor Idea Journal shows ads.

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