Comparison

Nudge vs Drift

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

Head to head
About

Nudge

Features
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Nudge is the ADHD companion that checks in on you like a good mate โ€” not a clinical tool that talks at you. Built for adults managing their own ADHD and parents helping their kids stay on track, Nudge brings your entire day into one calm, clear view. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT Track your ADHD medications with precision timing. See when your next dose is due, how long until it kicks in, and get gentle push notifications so you never miss a window. Log each dose with a single tap. FOCUS TIMER Lock into deep work sessions with customisable focus timers and ambient sounds. Set goals, track your sessions, and build a rhythm that works with your brain, not against it. DAILY CALENDAR SYNC Connect your Outlook, Gmail, and Apple calendars so you can see your full day in one place. No more switching between apps to figure out what's next. MOOD & ENERGY TRACKING Quick daily check-ins to log how you're feeling. Track your energy levels throughout the day and spot patterns over time. See how your medication, sleep, and habits affect your mood. DAILY CHECK-IN Start your day with a simple overview. Nudge shows you what's ahead, reminds you what matters, and keeps you grounded โ€” one block at a time. WHY NUDGE? Most ADHD apps try to do too much or feel like they were built for someone without ADHD. Nudge is different. It was designed to be the one app you actually come back to throughout the day โ€” simple, clear, and always on your side. No judgement. No overwhelm. Just a gentle nudge to keep you going. This app is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor regarding your medication and health decisions.

About

Drift

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Drift is task management built for brains that work differently. No red overdue badges. No guilt. Just a calm, intelligent system that moves with you โ€” not against you. BUILT FOR ADHD, LOVED BY EVERYONE Traditional to-do apps treat missed deadlines as failures. Drift treats them as information. When you don't get to something today, it drifts forward automatically โ€” gently, without judgment. Because rescheduling isn't failing. It's your brain finding the right moment. AI THAT ACTUALLY HELPS Talk to your tasks like you'd talk to a friend. Add tasks, reschedule them, mark them done, or ask for help โ€” all through natural conversation. No menus, no friction. Drift's AI also breaks overwhelming tasks into small, manageable steps (5โ€“15 minutes each) designed for low activation energy. FEATURES THAT GET YOU โ€ข Guilt-free drifting โ€” tasks reschedule automatically, no shame attached โ€ข AI chat โ€” create, complete, and manage tasks through conversation โ€ข Smart decomposition โ€” big tasks broken into tiny, ADHD-friendly steps โ€ข Engage mode โ€” guided walkthroughs when you're struggling to start โ€ข Quick wins โ€” short tasks surface first to build momentum โ€ข Recurring tasks โ€” daily, weekly, or monthly with subtask templates โ€ข Calendar views โ€” 3-day, weekly, and monthly layouts โ€ข Momentum dashboard โ€” streaks, insights, and weekly patterns โ€ข Energy levels โ€” match tasks to how you feel right now โ€ข Spaces โ€” organize by context: Work, Home, Health โ€ข Someday list โ€” a judgment-free parking lot for ideas not ready yet โ€ข 8 beautiful themes โ€” Midnight, Forest, Ocean, Twilight, and more UNDERSTAND YOURSELF BETTER Weekly reports celebrate progress instead of highlighting failures. See when you're most productive, discover your patterns, and get AI-generated insights about what's working for you. STAY FOCUSED WITH ENGAGE MODE Struggling to start? Engage mode walks you through tasks step by step with encouragement and progress tracking. Choose your tone: Direct, Balanced, or ADHD-friendly. YOUR DATA, YOUR RULES Drift uses end-to-end encryption and never sells your data. Your tasks and patterns stay private. Whether you have ADHD, struggle with executive function, or just want a kinder way to manage your day โ€” Drift is the app that finally works with your brain.

Screenshots

Nudge4 screens
Drift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Drift at none against Nudge's shown. Drift also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Nudge versus Drift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNudgeDrift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Fortnightly
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS26.215.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKaya RezendeCody Spraker

In-app purchases

None

Nudge

No in-app purchases

None

Drift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nudge free?
Nudge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drift free?
Drift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nudge or Drift have ads?
Nudge shows ads; Drift does not.

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