Comparison

Sprout vs DayVergent

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

DayVergent

This AI-powered companion uses voice input to help manage tasks, build routines, and overcome overwhelm, specifically designed for neurodivergent individuals. It offers gentle, judgment-free support to work with your brain, not against it.

Highlights
  • Voice-first AI companion
  • Task and routine management
  • ADHD-specific focus strategies
  • Gentle check-ins
  • Smart AI task breakdowns
  • Brain dumping and brainstorming
Features
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Not your (neuro)typical productivity app. DayVergent is a gentle, voice-first AI companion for tasks, routines and life, built specifically for ADHD / neurodivergent brains. Speak your thoughts — the app listens, extracts tasks, builds calm routines, and helps you move forward without guilt or overwhelm. The app is free to download and use. Start with a 10-day free trial of full premium features. After the trial, core tools remain available at no cost. Core tools — daily routines, voice task management, focus strategies, and gentle check-ins — are always free. During your 10-day free trial you get full access to the premium features: unlimited voice conversations with your Guide, smart AI task breakdowns, and brain dumping. No credit card required. After the trial, you can choose to upgrade only if you want to keep the extra support. Why DayVergent feels different Built by someone who lives the AuDHD experience. No rigid schedules, no guilt, no judgment — just warm, practical support that works with your brain instead of against it. What you get for free (even after the trial): • Daily voice check-ins and calm routines • Basic voice task management (limited daily voice) • ADHD focus strategies with smart priority ordering • Empathetic, judgment-free replies Premium features (included in your 10-day trial): • Unlimited voice conversations with your Guide • Smart AI task breakdowns • Brain dumping & brainstorming — speak freely and let the Guide extract tasks, organize your thoughts, and offer helpful suggestions Whether you’re newly diagnosed, late-diagnosed, or simply burned out by traditional planners, DayVergent meets you exactly where you are. Download free today. Try the full experience risk-free for 10 days. Upgrade only if you love it ($7.99/month or $69/year). No pressure — you’ve got this. Compatible with iPhone 12 and newer (iOS 17 or later). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdEULA

Screenshots

Sprout4 screens
DayVergent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DayVergent at 5.0 against Sprout's 4.3. Sprout's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 DayVergent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DayVergent 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sprout ships an update every 11 days, DayVergent every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sprout versus DayVergent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSproutDayVergent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (26 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJONATHAN DOUGLAS LAIPARIS LIZABET LENAHAN

Customer experience

Sprout

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

DayVergent

All ratings1 ratings
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

DayVergent

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Sprout free?
Sprout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayVergent free?
DayVergent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sprout or DayVergent?
DayVergent is rated higher. Sprout averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while DayVergent averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sprout or DayVergent have ads?
Neither Sprout nor DayVergent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sprout or DayVergent?
Sprout ships an update every 11 days, and DayVergent every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sprout was updated on October 25, 2026 and DayVergent on October 14, 2026.

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