MindAnchor vs Anchorly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MindAnchor
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Find your focus. Breathe. Get things done. MindAnchor β ADHD Planner is your daily companion for structured calm. Built with ADHD brains in mind, it combines focus planning, brain dumping, mindfulness, and motivation - all in one peaceful place. What you'll find: - Today Dashboard - What you are doing now, what is next, and a countdown timer, in one view. - MITs (Most Important Tasks) - Up to three priorities a day, so your list never becomes a pile. Add several reminder times for anything you do more than once, like physical therapy, and it counts them off for you: 1 of 3. - Planner - Block out your time and repeat it daily, on weekdays, or on the days you pick. Tap any block to rename it, move it, or change how long it runs. - Calendar Integration - See events from your iPhone's calendar beside your plan, and rename, move or delete them without leaving the app. Google, Outlook, iCloud and work accounts all show up on their own. - Brain Dump - Catch a thought before it spirals. Type it or say it, then send it to your MITs or your Planner once you know what it is. - Check-ins - Twenty seconds on how you are doing. Tap a saved one to read it back or change it. - Re-Center - Guided soundscapes and timers to reset your mind. - Apple Watch - Reminders and check-ins reach your wrist, answered in one tap. There is no separate watch app to install. - Motivations - Gentle, rotating daily affirmations, or write your own. - Celebrations - Optional encouragement when you finish your MITs. New here? A short intro walks you through what each screen is for, and it stays in Settings for whenever you want it again. Why it helps: - Less overload, because the day is limited to three things on purpose. - Gentle timers and structured breaks instead of nagging. - No streaks to break. Skip a week and it still works when you come back. - Make it yours with calming colors, custom affirmations, and daily resets. MindAnchor isn't about being perfect. It's about progress, peace, and presence. Anchor your focus, one moment at a time.
Anchorly
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Feel stuck? Canβt start a task? Meet Anchorly - your gentle focus companion that helps you actually begin and finish tasks. No pressure. No guilt. Just a simple way to get things done. Why Anchorly works: Most productivity apps are overwhelming. Anchorly is different. It helps you: - start tasks without overthinking - stay focused with a simple timer - build momentum step by step - feel good about small wins And yes - you're not alone. Your cute penguin companion keeps you going. What you can do: - Start a focus session in seconds - Use a simple, distraction-free timer - Track your active task - Stay engaged with visual progress Designed for real life (and ADHD-friendly) Anchorly is perfect if you: - struggle with procrastination - get distracted easily - feel overwhelmed by big tasks - need a gentle push to start Built to feel calm, not stressful No complex systems. No pressure to be perfect. Just open the appβ¦ and begin. Start small. Stay consistent. Download Anchorly and take the first step.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anchorly at none against MindAnchor's 1. Anchorly also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). MindAnchor's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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. MindAnchor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Anchorly asks for nothing beyond the download.
MindAnchor ships an update every 3 weeks, Anchorly daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MindAnchor | Anchorly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stephanie Shaw | Diana Brik |
In-app purchases
MindAnchor
- MindAnchor Pro$4.99
Anchorly
No in-app purchases









