Comparison

HyperFocus vs Now

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

Head to head
About

HyperFocus

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"The Guilt-Free Timer Designed for ADHD" Have you ever given up on a timer app? It’s not your lack of willpower. It was simply the wrong tool. HyperFocus is a productivity tool built with the ADHD brain in mind. We don’t judge or blame. Start without a plan, and get praised even when you stop midway. [4 Principles of HyperFocus] 1. Start in 1 Second (Zero Friction) No complex settings, no login required. Just open the app and press one button to dive into your flow. We eliminate the gap between thought and action to help you execute immediately. 2. Dopamine Every 5 Minutes (Micro Rewards) Do you have to endure 25 minutes to get a reward? Not here. We give you stars, haptic feedback, and praise every 5 minutes. Keep your brain stimulated and engaged without the boredom. 3. Stopping Midway is Still a "Success" (No Shame) Stopped after 14 minutes? That is not a failure. That is "14 minutes of success." Even if you stop early, your records accumulate. Your effort never goes to waste. [Medical Disclaimer] This app is a productivity tool designed to assist with time management and concentration. It does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment.

About

Now

This app helps individuals with ADHD manage tasks and build routines by focusing on one action at a time. It offers a calm, low-stimulation interface and breaks down overwhelming tasks into small, manageable steps. The app emphasizes a shame-free approach to focus, celebrating every minute of progress.

Highlights
  • One thing at a time focus
  • Break down overwhelming tasks
  • Automated routines
  • Shame-free progress tracking
  • Calm, low-stimulation interface
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Made for ADHD brains. Now answers one question: what do I do right now? Most focus apps overwhelm you with planning, then paywall the basics and make you feel bad when you slip. Now does the opposite. ONE THING AT A TIME Your current step, a calm visual countdown, and one button. No endless lists to manage. BREAK IT DOWN Dump an overwhelming task and get a few tiny, doable steps you can actually start. ROUTINES THAT RUN THEMSELVES Save your morning, wind-down, or work-start routine and let the app walk you through it, step by step — so you never have to decide what's next. NO SHAME, EVER Stopping early still counts. There are no streaks to break and nothing to feel guilty about. Every minute of focus is a win. CALM BY DESIGN A quiet, low-stimulation interface with an optional grayscale mode — built to settle your attention, not grab it. FAIR AND PRIVATE Free to use. No account required. No sign-up. Works fully offline, and your data stays on your device. Now is for anyone with ADHD, executive-function challenges, or anyone who freezes at "where do I even start." Open it, and take the next small step. NOW PRO (OPTIONAL) The basics stay free forever. Now Pro adds Calendar and Todoist integration plus unlimited AI breakdowns and custom routines. Auto-renewing subscription: $6.99/month or $39.99/year, with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://now-adhd-focus.netlify.app/privacy/

Screenshots

HyperFocus4 screens
Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HyperFocus at none against Now's 2. HyperFocus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Now's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Now sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. HyperFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HyperFocus ships an update weekly, Now every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HyperFocus versus Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperFocusNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYounggun KimDavid Gast

In-app purchases

None

HyperFocus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Now

Subscriptions2
  • Now Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Now Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is HyperFocus free?
HyperFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Now free?
Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HyperFocus or Now have ads?
Neither HyperFocus nor Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HyperFocus or Now?
HyperFocus ships an update weekly, and Now every 3 weeks. Most recently, HyperFocus was updated on October 30, 2026 and Now on October 28, 2026.

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