Comparison

Sprout vs Unlo

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

Head to head
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/

About

Unlo

This app helps busy individuals manage household chores by matching tasks to available time slots. It personalizes suggestions based on your home and lifestyle, making tidying more engaging and less overwhelming.

Highlights
  • Personalized task wheel
  • Time-based task matching
  • Built-in timer
  • Smart reminders
  • Streak tracking
  • Stats dashboard
  • Skip or hide tasks
Features
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Staring at a messy house wondering where to start? Unlo takes the guesswork out of your to-do list so you can stop overthinking and start doing. Unlo is the task app built for busy parents, caregivers, and anyone who feels overwhelmed by the never-ending list of things to do around the house. Whether you have 5 minutes or an hour, Unlo matches you with a task that fits your time, then makes it fun with a colorful spinning wheel. Privacy Policy: https://www.cassaapps.store/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ HOW IT WORKS Take a quick questionnaire about your household (your rooms, kids, pets, and routines) and Unlo builds a personalized task library just for you. When you're ready, select how much time you have, spin the wheel, and get a task matched to your schedule and priorities. Don't like what you got? Skip it or hide it. Love it? Tap to start and a built-in timer keeps you on track. Unlo even surfaces those easy-to-forget tasks (like changing the furnace filter or cleaning behind the fridge) at just the right cadence so nothing slips through the cracks. FEATURES - Personalized task wheel customized to your home and lifestyle - Time-based task matching: get a task that fits whether you have 5 minutes or an hour - Built-in timer with pause and finish controls - Smart reminders for recurring tasks you tend to forget - Streak tracking to build momentum and stay consistent - Stats dashboard to see your progress and top categories - Productivity tips to help you work smarter - Skip or hide tasks that don't apply right now - Dark mode for late-night tidying sessions - Push notifications to keep you on track - Add friends and share the load COMING SOON Smart product suggestions matched to your tasks, so you always know exactly what you need to get the job done. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Unlo was designed for people who carry the mental load of running a household. No complicated setup. No rigid schedules. Just a simple spin that cuts through decision fatigue and gets you moving. The questionnaire means every suggestion is relevant to YOUR home, not a generic checklist. Whether you feel pulled in a million directions, you struggle to get started when everything feels like a lot, or you just freeze when the house is a mess, Unlo is for you. Download Unlo for free and bring harmony back to your home, one spin at a time.

Screenshots

Sprout4 screens
Unlo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Unlo at 5.0 against Sprout's 4.3. Unlo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). Sprout's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (26 vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sprout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Unlo 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

Unlo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Sprout's written reviews are positive against 100% of Unlo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sprout ships an update every 11 days, Unlo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sprout versus Unlo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSproutUnlo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (26 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJONATHAN DOUGLAS LAICassa LLC

Customer experience

Sprout

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

Unlo

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sprout

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

Unlo

Subscriptions2
  • Household Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Household Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Sprout free?
Sprout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unlo free?
Unlo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sprout or Unlo?
Unlo is rated higher. Sprout averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Unlo averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Sprout or Unlo have ads?
Unlo shows ads; Sprout does not.
Which is updated more often, Sprout or Unlo?
Sprout ships an update every 11 days, and Unlo every 5 days. Most recently, Sprout was updated on September 24, 2026 and Unlo on September 9, 2026.

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