Spicy Focus vs Ishi

Spicy Focus - Science-Based Timer for ADHD Brains Every feature in Spicy Focus is grounded in peer-reviewed ADHD neuroscience. Not productivity advice repackaged with a "for ADHD" label — actual research. Here's what's inside and why. FREE FEATURES Smart Duration Recommendations ("Focus Calibration") ADHD brains literally cannot predict their own focus capacity — that's time blindness (Barkley, 2015). And choosing from 7 duration options triggers decision paralysis (Baumeister's decision fatigue research). Spicy Focus learns from your history — energy levels, completion rates, time of day, activity labels — and auto-selects the duration you're most likely to complete. It nudges you up when you're on a streak (adaptive difficulty from game design) and pulls back when you're struggling. You can always override it. But you'll rarely need to. "Just 5 Minutes" Micro-Commitment ADHD brains need 2-3x more dopamine stimulation to initiate tasks (Volkow et al., NIDA PET imaging study). The 5-minute rule is the #1 clinician-recommended technique for overcoming initiation paralysis. Commit to 5 minutes. When it's up, you choose: extend or stop. Research shows 80%+ continue past the initial commitment. Session Intentions Vague goals are executive dysfunction's worst enemy. Research on implementation intentions (Gollwitzer, 1999) shows that specifying exactly what you'll do — "I will write the intro paragraph" — dramatically increases follow-through. Set one concrete task before each session. Check it off when you're done. Hyperfocus Nudge 68% of adults with ADHD report frequent hyperfocus episodes (Ashinoff & Abu-Akel, 2021). The optional Focus Nudge gently reminds you to stretch, drink water, or rest your eyes without interrupting your flow. Ambient Soundscapes A 2024 meta-analysis found that ambient noise has a statistically significant benefit for ADHD focus (effect size g=0.249, p=0.0001) — but a negative effect on neurotypical brains. The benefit is ADHD-specific (Soderlund, Sikstrom & Smart, 2007). Also free: countdown timer, stopwatch mode, energy tracking, session history, and dark mode. SPICY FOCUS PRO - $4.99 (with 7-day free trial) Unlock the full toolkit: - Insights dashboard with focus trends, heatmaps, and energy correlation charts - Focus streaks with Grace Days — your streak won't break if you miss a day, because shame-based systems backfire for ADHD brains (backed by RSD research) - Daily goals with flexible tracking - Pomodoro mode with customizable intervals - XP and leveling system for long-term motivation - Premium soundscapes - Personal records and streak calendar Every feature cites its research in the in-app Science section. 366 million adults worldwide have ADHD. This app was built for you.

Stuck on the couch? Frozen in front of a task you keep avoiding? Ishi turns "I can't start" into one small next step you can do right now. Ishi is an AI planner for adults with ADHD and executive dysfunction. No complicated setup, no giant to-do list staring back at you. Just tell Ishi what is going on, and Peb, the small green pebble, helps you take the next step. I'M STUCK • Type what you're stuck on: can't get out of bed, can't stop scrolling, the email you've avoided for a week • Pick your energy level: low, medium or high • Get one small, doable step at a time • Not right for you? Tap "show a different step" PLAN MY DAY • Brain dump everything on your mind in one place • Add fixed commitments like appointments and meetings • AI orders your day with time estimates that fit around them • Drag to reorder when plans change TOO MUCH RIGHT NOW • A short chat for moments when everything feels like too much • Sorts out what matters and hands you to breathing, planning or a task breakdown • Includes a safety screen that points you to crisis resources when needed TAKE A BREATH • A 60-second guided breathing exercise to reset before you start STAY MOTIVATED • Earn achievements as you finish steps • Your progress is saved, so you can pick up where you left off WHY PEOPLE WITH ADHD USE ISHI • Beats task paralysis by shrinking the first step • Matches steps to the energy you actually have today • Cuts overwhelm and decision fatigue • Works for chores, errands, emails, admin and everyday life PRICING Try every feature free with 3 uses each. Then unlock unlimited use with Premium: • Yearly: $19.99 with a 7-day free trial • Monthly: $3.99 • Lifetime: $39.99 one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ishi-app.umhdigital.com/privacy.php Ishi is a self-help planning tool. It is not medical care and is not a substitute for professional help. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 in the US or contact your local emergency services.