Comparison

Symplara vs Chrono Planner

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

Head to head
About

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 needβ€”without 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 streaksβ€”without 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/

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Chrono Planner

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Chrono is built on a simple idea: planning your life should lower your stress, not add to it. No red badges shouting at you. No guilt over yesterday's unfinished list. Just a calm, focused space where your tasks, calendar, and goals live together β€” with an AI planner that doesn't just talk about your day. It acts on it. Plan. Focus. Achieve. AN AI PLANNER THAT ACTUALLY DOES THINGS (PRO) Tell Chrono what's on your mind in plain language and watch the plan take shape. In one chat, the AI Planner can: β€’ Create new tasks, move them to better times, and mark them complete β€’ Delete what no longer matters β€’ Create and update goals as your priorities shift No copying suggestions back and forth. You ask, Chrono does β€” like a thoughtful assistant tidying your week while you talk. A CALENDAR YOU'LL ACTUALLY ENJOY β€’ Day, multi-day, month, and year views β€” zoom from this afternoon to the whole year β€’ Drag to move or resize anything, so replanning takes seconds β€’ Overlay your Apple Calendar and see everything in one place Planning your week becomes a quiet two-minute ritual instead of a chore. TASKS THAT DON'T NAG β€’ Capture everything in seconds, then let it go β€’ Recurring tasks for the things that come back every day, week, or month β€’ Priorities and categories that keep your list tidy In Chrono, an unfinished task is a plan to adjust β€” never a failure. GOALS THAT MOVE FORWARD Big ambitions become doable when they're connected to daily action. Link tasks to your goals and watch progress build steadily β€” small steps, clearly visible. FOCUS WITHOUT FRICTION Start a Pomodoro focus session and follow it right from your Lock Screen with Live Activities. Put your phone face down and stay in flow. A CALM WEEKLY RESET (PRO) Close each week with gentle insights into what you accomplished and what to carry forward. Reflection, not judgment β€” so every week starts with a clear head. EVERYWHERE YOU NEED IT β€’ Home screen widget for a glanceable view of your day β€’ Siri shortcuts to add tasks hands-free β€’ Face ID app lock to keep your plans private β€’ Works fully offline β€” your plans are always with you CHRONO PRO The AI Planner and Weekly Review are part of Chrono Pro, available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Everything else β€” tasks, calendar, goals, focus timer, widget, and Siri shortcuts β€” is included from the start. Payment is charged to your App Store account, and subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Productivity tools often borrow their energy from anxiety β€” streaks to protect, alarms to silence, red numbers to clear. Chrono takes the opposite path. Calm is the whole point: when your plan feels lighter, you actually follow it. Learn more at getchrono.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://getchrono.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://getchrono.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Symplara4 screens
Chrono Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chrono Planner at 17.0 against Symplara's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Symplara sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Chrono Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Symplara versus Chrono Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymplaraChrono Planner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttune Labs Ltd.Luc Boreas

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Symplara

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
2 purchases

Chrono Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Chrono Pro7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Chrono Pro7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Symplara free?
Symplara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chrono Planner free?
Chrono Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Symplara or Chrono Planner have ads?
Neither Symplara nor Chrono Planner shows ads.

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