ResetPulse vs Drift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ResetPulse
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Starting is the hardest part. ResetPulse shrinks it to one gesture: tap a ritual, the disc is already turning. No jarring alarm โ a soft boundary you see coming from the corner of your eye. Focus mode respects your tunnel. The ring carries on from your lock screen. They pick their emoji, they SEE the time that's left. The dice makes the emoji move โ a breather that doesn't break the session. 20 minutes of homework that feel like 20. An ally, not a supervisor. No account, no ads, no subscription. Your data stays with you. Ambiances, once, forever: unlimited rituals, every emoji plus your own, 10 palettes, 9 sounds.
Drift
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Drift is task management built for brains that work differently. No red overdue badges. No guilt. Just a calm, intelligent system that moves with you โ not against you. BUILT FOR ADHD, LOVED BY EVERYONE Traditional to-do apps treat missed deadlines as failures. Drift treats them as information. When you don't get to something today, it drifts forward automatically โ gently, without judgment. Because rescheduling isn't failing. It's your brain finding the right moment. AI THAT ACTUALLY HELPS Talk to your tasks like you'd talk to a friend. Add tasks, reschedule them, mark them done, or ask for help โ all through natural conversation. No menus, no friction. Drift's AI also breaks overwhelming tasks into small, manageable steps (5โ15 minutes each) designed for low activation energy. FEATURES THAT GET YOU โข Guilt-free drifting โ tasks reschedule automatically, no shame attached โข AI chat โ create, complete, and manage tasks through conversation โข Smart decomposition โ big tasks broken into tiny, ADHD-friendly steps โข Engage mode โ guided walkthroughs when you're struggling to start โข Quick wins โ short tasks surface first to build momentum โข Recurring tasks โ daily, weekly, or monthly with subtask templates โข Calendar views โ 3-day, weekly, and monthly layouts โข Momentum dashboard โ streaks, insights, and weekly patterns โข Energy levels โ match tasks to how you feel right now โข Spaces โ organize by context: Work, Home, Health โข Someday list โ a judgment-free parking lot for ideas not ready yet โข 8 beautiful themes โ Midnight, Forest, Ocean, Twilight, and more UNDERSTAND YOURSELF BETTER Weekly reports celebrate progress instead of highlighting failures. See when you're most productive, discover your patterns, and get AI-generated insights about what's working for you. STAY FOCUSED WITH ENGAGE MODE Struggling to start? Engage mode walks you through tasks step by step with encouragement and progress tracking. Choose your tone: Direct, Balanced, or ADHD-friendly. YOUR DATA, YOUR RULES Drift uses end-to-end encryption and never sells your data. Your tasks and patterns stay private. Whether you have ADHD, struggle with executive function, or just want a kinder way to manage your day โ Drift is the app that finally works with your brain.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drift at none against ResetPulse's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ResetPulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.
ResetPulse ships an update every 3 weeks, Drift fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ResetPulse | Drift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eric Zuber | Cody Spraker |
In-app purchases
ResetPulse
- Premium$3.99
Drift
No in-app purchases









