Symplara vs TimeIQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Symplara
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FOCUS & PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS BUILT FOR ADHD MINDS Struggling with focus, task overwhelm, and executive dysfunction? Symplara gives you the tools you needβwithout the complexity you don't. Built specifically for ADHD and neurodivergent brains that need structure without overwhelm. WHAT'S INCLUDED Focus Timer Choose any duration up to 60 minutes. Work in focused bursts without distraction. Your brain, your timing. Task Planner Daily, weekly, and monthly views. Add tasks, check them off, feel the dopamine. See what matters today without drowning in complexity. Breathing Reset Calm breaks when your nervous system needs regulation. Four guided exercises with optional calming sounds. Progress Insights Track completed tasks, focus time, and streaksβwithout guilt or pressure. See your wins, build momentum. BUILT FOR HOW ADHD BRAINS ACTUALLY WORK No decision fatigue Simple interface. Clear actions. No endless settings or overwhelming features. Works with your energy Use what you need, when you need it. No daily goals forcing you to show up when you can't. Privacy by design Everything stored locally on your device. No behavioural data mining. Time-respectful Brief, focused sessions. No maintenance required. Open it, use it, close it. Done. No manipulation No ads. No endless feeds. No social pressure. Just tools that help you get things done. WHO IT'S FOR If you have ADHD or struggle with: Starting tasks and staying focused Executive dysfunction and decision paralysis Time blindness and planning Overwhelm from complex productivity systems Apps that track and manipulate you Symplara is for you. WHY WE CHARGE We don't sell your data or run ads. We charge fairly for tools that respect your brain and your privacy. 7-day free trial. Then $4.99/month, $14.99/year, or $29.99 one-time. WHAT ADHD USERS SAY "Finally, a focus app that doesn't make me feel guilty when I don't use it." "The planner is simple enough that I actually use it. That's huge for me." "I love that it doesn't track me or try to keep me addicted." Take a breath. Focus. Get things done. Simple tools for ADHD brains. No overwhelm. No guilt. Just what works. Download Symplara. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TimeIQ
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" STOP TRYING TO FIX YOUR DISCIPLINE " How many productivity apps have you downloaded and quietly stopped using? Most of them fail for the same reason: they expect you to follow a system. And you don't. Nobody does. βΌ Built for the Gap You're not looking for a rigid schedule or an hourly plan. But you still want to get things done β and that in-between place is where everything breaks down. Too structured, and you quit. Too loose, and nothing happens. TimeIQ lives in that gap. βΌ Just Start No setup. No decisions. No planning ritual. Open the app, press play, and go. That's the whole thing. βΌ No Method Required 10 minutes, 25 minutes, an hour β whatever you feel like. There's no right way to use it, and nothing to "stick to." Just a timer that stays out of your way. βΌ It Doesn't Expect Perfection You won't always plan ahead. You won't always follow through. Sometimes you'll lose focus halfway through. That's fine. TimeIQ doesn't try to fix you β it just makes it easy to start again. βΌ Less Friction Than Doing Nothing Most apps create more decisions before you even begin. TimeIQ does the opposite. Starting it is easier than staring at your to-do list. βΌ Works However You Need It A quick focus block before a meeting. A flexible Pomodoro alternative. A way to trick yourself into getting started. No commitment, no configuration. It just works. βΌ Ambient Sound (If You Want It) Rain, fireplace, ocean β simple background sounds to help you stay in the zone. Completely optional. βΌ You Don't Need a Better System You just need to start. Press start.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeIQ at none against Symplara's 3. TimeIQ also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Symplara's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Symplara sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TimeIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Symplara ships an update monthly, TimeIQ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Symplara | TimeIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Attune Labs Ltd. | WOO MIN PARK |
In-app purchases
Symplara
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$29.99
TimeIQ
No in-app purchases









