Dopamine vs LifeLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Dopamine
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Dopamine is a brain dump that thinks like you do. If your head is a noisy pile of tasks, half-thoughts and worries, Dopamine gives it a home. Type anything β it becomes a card you can act on, keep as a thought, or let go. No rigid lists, no streaks to break, no shame. Built for ADHD brains, gentle enough for anyone. A softer way to ease procrastination and burnout β without pushing yourself harder. MEET AU, YOUR CALM AI COMPANION Au reads the room. It celebrates a big day, sits with you on the hard tasks, and never nags or asks endless questions. Pick the tone that fits you: Soft, Calm, Strict, or Playful. JUST DUMP IT β’ Type a task, a thought, or a worry β it all lands in one place β’ Ask Au to break a big goal into clear steps, or split a list into separate tasks β’ Double tap to complete, swipe to turn a task into a thought (or back) β’ Two clean tabs: To do and Done β your wins, archived LESS OVERWHELM β’ Overwhelm Mode hides the scary count and shows just your top 3 β’ Gentle reminders that never guilt-trip you FOCUS TOOLS β’ Pomodoro focus timer with a Live Activity on your Lock Screen β start your break with one tap β’ Breathing exercises (4-7-8, Box, 5-5) with soft haptics β’ Body Doubling β Au keeps you company while you work YOURS, EVERYWHERE β’ Beautiful themes and Liquid Glass design β’ Available in 27 languages β’ Tasks and thoughts live on your device; only messages to Au are processed on our server Dopamine Premium unlocks multiple chats, all focus tools, photo and video notes, and premium themes β with a free trial to start. Your brain deserves a calmer place to think. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
LifeLab
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Most productivity apps ask you to commit to forever. LifeLab asks you to test. LifeLab is a quiet, non judgmental space designed to help you run small, structured self experiments on your lifestyle, health, work, and routines. Instead of chasing streaks or feeling guilty about skipped days, you frame your goals as questions and collect evidence on what actually improves your focus, energy, and mood. HOW IT WORKS 1. Frame a Question Turn any goal or curiosity into a test. Example: βWill a 10 minute evening walk improve my sleep quality?β 2. Define a Minimum Version Set a micro goal for low energy days. Example: βJust step outside for 2 minutes.β 3. Choose Your Length and Rhythm Run your test for 3 days, 1 week, or 4 weeks. Track daily, weekly, or on specific days. 4. Check In and Log Mark occurrences as βDoneβ, βMinimumβ, or βSkippedβ, which is treated as valuable data, not failure. 5. Reflect and Learn Review insights at the end of the experiment and decide whether to continue, modify, or archive the routine. KEY FEATURES β’ No Streaks, No Guilt Skipping a check in is just useful data to understand why a routine did not fit. β’ Flexible Scheduling Perfect for non daily routines like Mon/Wed/Fri workouts or Sunday journaling. β’ Minimum Version Support Keeps you consistent without burning out. β’ Custom Metric Tracking Log energy levels, focus, sleep, or custom notes alongside your experiment. β’ End of Experiment Reviews Deep dive statistics and AI assisted summaries to help you make decisions. WHY LIFELAB? LifeLab is designed for overthinkers, creators, freelancers, and anyone tired of traditional high pressure habit trackers. We believe self improvement should feel like a calm personal laboratory, not a chore list. Start your first tiny experiment today and build a lifestyle tailored to who you actually are. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING LifeLab offers an optional Premium subscription to unlock unlimited active experiments, advanced AI insights, and custom metrics. β’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β’ Manage your subscription and turn off auto renewal in your Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: LifeLab at 3 against Dopamine's 1. LifeLab also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Dopamine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LifeLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dopamine ships an update monthly, LifeLab every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dopamine | LifeLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ksenia Shubova | ABDULKADR MUWAKKED |
In-app purchases
Dopamine
- Dopamine Monthly$4.991 Month
- Dopamine Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
LifeLab
- LifeLab Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
- LifeLab Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year









