Comparison

FabRefurb vs Sprout

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

Head to head
About

FabRefurb

Plan your home renovations with intelligent cost estimates, detailed material breakdowns, and realistic project timelines. This tool helps you set and track budgets, compare quality options, and make informed decisions for professional-grade results.

Highlights
  • Room-by-room cost analysis
  • Condition-based pricing
  • Material planning database
  • Project timeline generation
  • Budget tracking
  • Floor plan integration
Features
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FabRefurb is the essential tool for homeowners planning property renovations. Get guidance cost estimates, detailed breakdowns, and guide project timelines, all in seconds. INTELLIGENT COST ESTIMATION • Room-by-room analysis for bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms and more • Condition-based pricing (good, minor repair, extensive repair, or rebuild) • Three quality tiers: Economical, Medium-Range, and Premium • Instant cost breakdown of materials, labour, and total costs COMPREHENSIVE MATERIAL PLANNING • Pre-defined database of renovation materials and finishes • Quality-grade pricing for every item • Detailed quantities and specifications • Browse by room type and style preference REALISTIC PROJECT TIMELINES • Week-by-week renovation schedules • Professional contractor timeframes • Activity-based planning • Understand exactly what happens when FLOOR PLAN INTEGRATION • Calculate accurate square footage • Plan renovations with precision SMART BUDGETING • Set and track your renovation budget • See cost breakdowns by category • Compare different quality options • Make informed decisions about where to invest PROFESSIONAL-GRADE RESULTS • Based on real construction costs • Updated pricing for materials and labour • Industry-standard renovation practices • Trusted by homeowners and professionals Premium bundles (available via in-app purchase) unlock unlimited detailed analyses, timeline access, PDF exports, and upcoming photo upload tools. Free accounts include two full analyses to get you started.

About

Sprout

This app helps individuals with ADHD manage tasks and reduce overwhelm using AI, gamification, and a virtual pet. It offers features like flexible streaks, gentle reminders, and AI-powered task breakdown to support executive dysfunction.

Highlights
  • AI-powered task management
  • Virtual pet companion that grows
  • Flexible streaks with 'Free Days'
  • Gentle reminders and calming themes
  • AI Brain Dump for scattered thoughts
  • Goal setting and progress tracking
  • Focus Timer and breathing exercises
Features
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Sprout is the ADHD task manager and planner with a virtual pet companion who grows with you! Turn overwhelming todo lists into calm, organized action with AI, gamification, and zero pressure. Features built through real input by ADHDers. PROBLEM: TRADITIONAL APPS FAIL ADHD BRAINS Harsh deadlines. Punishing streaks. Endless complexity. Apps built for neurotypical minds make ADHD worse SOLUTION: SPROUT WORKS WITH YOUR BRAIN Every feature is designed for how ADHD and neurodivergent minds actually work: • Purpose built, evidence based tools FOR ADHD. • Calming themes (choose your own ADHD-friendly color palette!) • Instant dopamine rewards and XP for every completed task • Flexible streaks with "Free Days" so you never feel guilty • Tasks auto-rollover so nothing disappears on you • Day Plan keeps you focused on just what matters right now • Simple View for distraction-free, pure focus • Gentle reminders, never nagging FEELING OVERWHELMED? BRAIN DUMP IT! ADHD brain racing with a million thoughts? Just dump everything out. Type it or speak it! Sprout's AI instantly: • Transforms scattered thoughts into organized tasks • Breaks big tasks & projects into manageable steps • Suggests priorities based on your energy level The perfect ADHD overwhelm tool for executive dysfunction moments. STRUGGLING WITH BIG GOALS? ADHD executive dysfunction makes goal setting feel impossible. Sprout makes it achievable! • Set goals across Health, Productivity, Learning, Creativity & Social • Link tasks to goals and watch your progress grow • Get AI-powered tips to stay motivated • Celebrate milestones with your pet companion CAN'T DECIDE WHAT TO DO NEXT? Decision fatigue is real for ADHD brains. Sprout helps! • AI Prioritize sorts tasks by energy and impact • "What's Next" picks the perfect task when you're stuck • Customizable priorities: Manual, Rule-based, or AI NEED HELP FOCUSING? • Focus Timer: Pomodoro sessions (5, 15, 25, 45 min) for ADHD focus • Take 5 Breathing: 4-7-8 guided technique for ADHD anxiety • Task Reader: Listen to tasks read aloud (great for auditory processors!) • Nag Mode: Fun animal-sound reminders for accountability YOUR VIRTUAL PET COMPANION Choose from 5 adorable companions who grow as you complete tasks! • Celebrates every win with you • Evolves through 3 life stages • Never dies or guilts you. Always supportive! EVERYTHING YOU GET FOR FREE • Unlimited tasks with smart keyboard shortcuts • Filters: All, Today, Tomorrow, Upcoming • One-tap task completion with instant dopamine rewards • 5 AI task breakdowns per week • 3 AI Brain Dump sessions per week (type or voice!) • 3 "What's Next" AI suggestions per day • 1 AI Prioritize per day • Focus Timer, Breathing, Task Reader, and Nag Mode • 1 pet companion, 3 categories, 5 subtasks per task • Daily streaks with 2 Free Days per week • Recurring tasks, daily planning, and shared patches UNLOCK PREMIUM FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE • Unlimited AI task breakdowns • 20 Brain Dump sessions per day • Unlimited "What's Next" AI suggestions • 20 AI Prioritize per day • All 5 pet species (Red Panda, Fox, Otter, Bird + Sprout) • 5 active goals with unlimited tasks and AI goal tips • Enhanced Task Reader with category filters • 10 categories, unlimited subtasks, full task history • 5 Free Days per week + streak pause • 5 additional ADHD-friendly themes WHO IS SPROUT FOR? • Adults with ADHD seeking executive function support • ADHD students managing school, assignments, and life • Neurodivergent individuals overwhelmed by traditional planners • Anyone who wants a kinder, gamified approach to productivity Simpler than Habitica. More ADHD-focused than Todoist. More engaging than Forest. Download Sprout and finally experience the ADHD planner that works with your brain! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FabRefurb4 screens
Sprout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FabRefurb at 5.0 against Sprout's 4.3. FabRefurb also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Sprout's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FabRefurb sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Sprout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FabRefurb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sprout has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FabRefurb's written reviews are positive against 82% of Sprout's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FabRefurb versus Sprout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFabRefurbSprout
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings126 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSONER AKMANJONATHAN DOUGLAS LAI

Customer experience

FabRefurb

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sprout

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FabRefurb

One-time2
  • 5 Analyses Bundle$4.99
  • 10 Analyses Bundle$7.99
2 purchases

Sprout

Subscriptions2
  • Sprout Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Sprout Premium Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is FabRefurb free?
FabRefurb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sprout free?
Sprout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FabRefurb or Sprout?
FabRefurb is rated higher. FabRefurb averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sprout averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.
Do FabRefurb or Sprout have ads?
Neither FabRefurb nor Sprout shows ads.

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