Comparison

Sprout vs noi

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

noi

This app offers a clutter-free environment for organizing your life, designed for individuals who find traditional productivity tools overwhelming. It features a planner, task lists, focus timers, and AI-powered mood and energy suggestions to help you manage your day without burnout.

Highlights
  • Planner & Calendar
  • Task Lists
  • Focus Timer
  • Mood & Energy AI
  • Journaling
  • AI-guided steps
Features
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Most productivity apps are built for people who already have it all together. They’re complex, and overwhelming. Noi is built for the rest of us. Whether you have ADHD, autism, or just hate messy interfaces, Noi gives you a quiet place to organize your life. Everything you need in one spot:     •    Planner & Calendar: A clear view of your day without the extra noise.     •    Task Lists: Simple to-do lists that stay out of your way.     •    Focus Timer: Built-in, customizable Pomodoro timers to help you start (and finish) tasks.     •    Mood & Energy AI: Feeling stuck? Tell Noi how you're feeling. Our AI suggests tasks based on your current energy level so you don't burn out.     •    Journaling: Log your thoughts and get gentle, AI-guided steps for what to do next. Noi is completely free. No subscriptions and no hidden paywalls, just a simple tool to help you find your flow. Give your brain a break. Try Noi.

Screenshots

Sprout4 screens
noi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: noi at 5.0 against Sprout's 4.3. noi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Sprout's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 2) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, 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. noi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

noi 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sprout ships an update every 11 days, noi every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sprout versus noi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSproutnoi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (26 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJONATHAN DOUGLAS LAISaurabh Jain

Customer experience

Sprout

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

noi

All ratings2 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
None

noi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sprout free?
Sprout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is noi free?
noi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sprout or noi?
noi is rated higher. Sprout averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while noi averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sprout or noi have ads?
Neither Sprout nor noi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sprout or noi?
Sprout ships an update every 11 days, and noi every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sprout was updated on October 11, 2026 and noi on October 1, 2026.

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