ADHD Notes vs NotchBud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ADHD Notes
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"There's one thing I absolutely cannot forget." ā Keep it right in front of you. ADHD Notes is a simple task display app that keeps your most important task always visible in the Dynamic Island and on your Lock Screen. ā Made for people who... Ā· Get distracted easily and forget what they were supposed to do Ā· Forget their intentions before even opening a notes app Ā· Keep putting things off until "later" becomes never Ā· Struggle with ADHD or difficulty staying focused ā Simple to use 1. Enter what you don't want to forget 2. It appears at the top of your screen and on your Lock Screen 3. Remove it when you're done That's it. ā Features Ā· Always-on display in the Dynamic Island (iPhone 14 and later) Ā· Lock Screen widget support Ā· Display up to 2 tasks simultaneously (Pro) Ā· Ad-free focused environment (Pro) ā Pro Plan Ā· Monthly and annual plans available Ā· Cancel anytime Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
NotchBud
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NotchBud brings your daily briefing, meetings, and todos together on Mac and iPhone. BRIEFINGS FROM YOUR AI Use the setup prompts with an AI assistant that can write files to your selected folder. NotchBud renders daily Markdown briefings as readable cards. Prioritize or clear items, and let your assistant read that feedback when preparing the next brief. AI services and their connections are set up separately. TODOS IN CONTEXT Add tasks, mark priorities, and check off completed work. Completed items stay visible for the day, so you can see your progress. MEETINGS CLOSE AT HAND Connect your calendar to see upcoming meetings and open available video meeting links. Meeting reminders and supported Live Activities help you keep track of what comes next. AT A GLANCE ON IPHONE Read briefings and manage todos with briefing, todo, and combined widgets. Move between recent briefs and capture tasks on the go. YOUR DAY UNDER THE NOTCH On Mac, hover the MacBook notch to see your briefing, next meeting, and todo list. Capture a thought with Control-Space and keep working. YOUR OWN FILES Choose the NotchBud iCloud folder to sync your briefs and app data across your devices. NotchBud works with daily Markdown files. No NotchBud account is required. Free download with a one-time Lifetime Unlock for Mac and iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NotchBud at none against ADHD Notes's 2. NotchBud also leads on ads (none vs shown). ADHD Notes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ADHD Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NotchBud asks for nothing beyond the download.
ADHD Notes ships an update weekly, NotchBud every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ADHD Notes | NotchBud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly ā better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YUTO OHIRA | Bob Van den Audenaerde |
In-app purchases
ADHD Notes
- Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- Pro (Yearly)$14.991 Year
NotchBud
No in-app purchases









