Flapper vs Anchor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Flapper
This app acts as a gentle daily companion for individuals with ADHD, offering support without lectures or manual logging. It learns your patterns and rhythms to help you stay on track by observing your calendar, reminders, and location.
- Zero-input pattern observation
- Automatic calendar and reminder integration
- Anchor event countdowns and preparation steps
- AI-assisted project decomposition
- Live Activities for real-time updates
- Smart routine nudges
- Medication tracking with effect countdowns
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Flapper is a gentle daily companion for people living with ADHD. No lectures, no nagging โ and no manual logging required. No account, no login โ just open and go. It observes your patterns, learns your rhythms, and quietly helps you stay on track. Zero Input, Full Context Most ADHD apps ask you to log everything. Flapper doesn't. It reads your calendar and reminders, learns your places, detects your Focus Mode, and checks the weather โ all automatically. It works with your existing iPhone calendar and Apple Reminders so your schedule stays in one place. You just live your day; Flapper builds the picture. Anchor Events โ Break It Down Pick the one thing you can't miss today โ from your calendar, reminders, or create your own. Flapper counts down, then breaks it into concrete preparation steps โ what to bring, what to do before leaving, when to start moving. Each step checks off with a tap. Project Chains โ Big Deadlines, Small Steps (Pro) Have a deadline next week? Tell Flapper about your project, answer a few quick questions, and it creates a chain of daily micro-tasks leading up to the deadline. One small step each day โ never face the whole mountain at once. Discuss Your Plan with AI (Pro) Tap "Discuss with AI" โ it asks focused questions, then updates your checklist in real time. Like having a calm friend help you think through the details. Live Activities See your anchor countdown, medication timer, or task progress on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island โ updating in real time, without opening the app. Smart Routines Set daily routines like meals, exercise, or medication. Flapper learns your usual timing and nudges you at just the right moment โ no rigid schedules. Start a routine from the widget and track your progress with Live Activities. Medication Tracking Log your dose with one tap. Watch the effect countdown in real time on your Lock Screen. Track how you feel with simple tags โ and generate reports to share with your doctor. Place Learning Flapper quietly learns the places you visit, detects movement, and calculates commute times. Journey & Milestones Completed anchors, routines, and snap check-ins build your personal timeline. Earn milestones for streaks. Pro users get AI-generated daily reports summarizing patterns. Widgets Home and Lock Screen widgets show your next anchor countdown at a glance. The routine widget lets you start a routine right from your Home Screen โ the app opens and begins tracking automatically. Data Insights (Pro) Sleep quality tracking, weather-routine correlations, medication effectiveness scoring, daily anomaly detection, and comprehensive daily scores. AI analysis to understand your patterns more deeply. AI-Powered Assistance (Lite & Pro) Flapper suggests anchors, generates checklists, writes personalized nudges, decomposes projects, and wraps up your day โ quiet intelligence woven into your daily flow. Free: Routines, snap check-ins, location learning, calendar & reminders, iCloud sync, widgets, Live Activities, milestones, medication countdown, app lock (Face ID). Lite ($3.99/mo): Free + AI conversation, anchor suggestions, smart checklists, personalized nudges. 7-day free trial. Pro ($6.99/mo): Lite + project chains, medication reports, AI discussion, daily reports, data insights. 7-day free trial. Flapper is not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical advice. Privacy Policy: https://aumosita.github.io/laputian_support/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Anchor
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ADHD doesn't mean broken. It means your brain works differently โ and it needs tools built for it. Anchor is the ADHD app built for adults who are tired of systems that weren't designed for them. No judgment. No fluff. Just structure that actually works. AI Coach Finn โ a warm, direct coach available anytime you need to think out loud, get unstuck, or just feel less alone. Morning & Evening Check-ins โ track your mood, energy, and motivation daily to spot your patterns. 155 Evidence-Based Lessons โ bite-sized modules across focus, emotional regulation, relationships, and more. Focus Timer โ grow your plant companion while you work, breathe, and stay present. Routines & Habit Tracker โ build consistency without the shame spiral. Gamification โ earn XP, unlock trophies, climb the leaderboard, spin the wheel. Community โ connect with others who actually get it. Free 7-day trial. Then $9.99/month or $59.99/year. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anchoradhd.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Anchor at 16.4 against Flapper's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Flapper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Anchor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Flapper | Anchor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Daily | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | โ |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yong Lee | MAXIMUS OLIVER HELFRICH |
In-app purchases
Flapper
- Flapper Lite7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Flapper Pro$6.991 Month
Anchor
- Anchor Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Anchor Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year








