Comparison

ADH vs NOT NOW

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

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About

ADH

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You know what to do. You just can't start. ADH-Do is a task initiation app built specifically for ADHD brains. Not another to-do list. Not a productivity system. A tool for the exact moment you're staring at your tasks and absolutely nothing is happening. How it works Tell ADH-Do how your brain is today, soup, okay, functional, or great. It matches you with tasks your brain can actually handle right now. Then it picks one and tells you to go. No negotiating. No scrolling. No 40 minutes of "organising" that is actually avoidance. Built-in initiation methods - Dice roll --- let chance make the call - Random task --- one task, picked for you - The 5-min lie --- tell your brain it's only 5 minutes - Pick from a short list --- a curated handful, not the whole pile - Guided list --- a pre-filtered set matched to your brain state No shame mechanics. No streaks to break. No "you haven't opened the app in 3 days" guilt notifications. No score that resets when life happens. ADH-Do has an off-day mode and a "couldn't do it" exit, because sometimes that's just how it goes, and that's okay. Your tasks, your way. Start with 115 built-in tasks across 13 categories, or add your own. Pause anything that's not relevant right now. Set reminders that actually fit how you live. Customise rewards -- sounds, visuals, affirmations -- or turn them all off. Built by someone with ADHD, for people who've already tried everything else. Free to download. No account required. Your data stays on your device.

About

NOT NOW

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Take a deep breath. You don't need to do everything today. Welcome to NOT NOW, a radically simple task manager built for the overwhelmed mind. Whether you are a busy professional juggling projects, a student with too many ideas, or someone who simply battles decision paralysis, NOT NOW is designed to bring calm to your chaos. Traditional to-do apps overwhelm you with endless folders, tags, and due dates. NOT NOW strips the bloat away and replaces it with a simple, forgiving philosophy: focus on what matters NOW, and let go of everything else until NOT NOW. The Two-Page System: - NOW: Your absolute top priorities for the day. This is your distraction-free focus zone. - NOT NOW: Your ultimate brain dump. Offload ideas, future chores, and low-priority tasks here so they stop taking up mental space. - Effortless Sorting: A simple swipe seamlessly moves tasks between your NOW and NOT NOW pages. Keep your focus on today, and let the app remember tomorrow. Satisfying & Rewarding: We know the best part of a to-do list is the dopamine hit of getting things done. NOT NOW turns task completion into a genuinely rewarding experience that keeps you motivated. Unlock NOT NOW Pro: Upgrade to Pro for deeper insights and a tailored experience: - Premium Stats: Ditch the vanity metrics. Get real, accurate data on your daily trends to understand your actual habits. - Custom Themes: Personalise your workspace with exclusive colour palettes. - Celebration Animations: Make crossing items off your list deeply satisfying with custom visual effects and animations Stop worrying about everything all at once. Download NOT NOW, clear your mind, and just focus on right now.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ADH at none against NOT NOW's 1. NOT NOW's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. NOT NOW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ADH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
ADH versus NOT NOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADHNOT NOW
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 6 weeks
Adsโ€”No
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Devicesโ€”iPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB31 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJAY ELLIOT DIAMONDSGSH Labs

In-app purchases

None

ADH

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NOT NOW

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$5.99

Questions

Is ADH free?
ADH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NOT NOW free?
NOT NOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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