Comparison

JustStart vs ADHD Daily Planner

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

Head to head
About

JustStart

Features
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The hardest part of having ADHD isn't understanding what to do — it's starting. JustStart is built around one simple truth: the smaller the first step, the easier it is to begin. Break any task into pieces small enough to actually start, then use a body doubling timer to keep your focus going. TASK BREAKDOWN — START IN 3 SECONDS Add a task, hit "Break It Down," and JustStart splits it into micro-steps you can actually begin. No more staring at "write report" on your to-do list. Instead: "open document," "write one sentence," "find one source." The first step is always achievable. BODY DOUBLING TIMER Body doubling is one of the most effective focus strategies for ADHD brains — working alongside someone else (even virtually) dramatically improves task completion. JustStart's body doubling mode pairs you with focus sessions so you're never alone in the struggle. HYPERFOCUS ALARM ADHD hyperfocus is a double-edged sword. JustStart's hyperfocus alarm gently interrupts you after a set time — reminding you to eat, move, or switch tasks before hours have vanished without you noticing. ADHD-FRIENDLY DESIGN No overwhelming dashboards. No endless lists. JustStart shows you one thing at a time — the very next step you need to take. Minimal visual clutter, high contrast options, and large touch targets make it accessible when your brain is already at capacity. FOCUS TIMER WITH FLEXIBLE INTERVALS Whether you prefer 25-minute Pomodoro blocks, 10-minute sprints, or custom intervals, JustStart's focus timer adapts to how your brain works — not how productivity gurus say it should work. WIDGET — YOUR NEXT STEP, ALWAYS VISIBLE The JustStart widget shows your current task's next step directly on your home screen. Glance, tap, start. No unlocking, no navigating, no decision fatigue. STREAKS BUILT FOR ADHD BRAINS Traditional streak systems punish one bad day and reset everything. JustStart's streak system is forgiving by design — rewarding consistency over perfection, and celebrating effort rather than output. REMINDERS THAT ACTUALLY LAND Smart, non-repetitive reminders that vary their message and timing so your brain doesn't tune them out. Because the fifteenth identical notification is invisible to an ADHD brain. JustStart is for adults and teens with ADHD, ADD, or anyone who struggles with task initiation, executive dysfunction, time blindness, or chronic overwhelm. You are not lazy. You just need a different kind of start. Free tier: 10 active tasks, basic focus timer. A subscription unlocks unlimited tasks, body doubling sessions, full focus history, custom hyperfocus alarm profiles, advanced widgets, and detailed productivity insights. Questions? hello@sourcesoftware.net Terms: https://juststart.sourcesoftware.net/terms.html

About

ADHD Daily Planner

This app helps individuals with ADHD manage their tasks and focus. It transforms scattered thoughts into manageable steps, offers a gentle approach to planning, and provides a focus timer that works across devices. It emphasizes wins over streaks to reduce guilt and promote consistency.

Highlights
  • AI-powered brain dump and task creation
  • Gentle task breakdown into small steps
  • Energy-aware planning with battery check-in
  • One-tap 'Rescue My Day' replanning
  • Win-based progress tracking, not streaks
  • Calm focus timer with lock screen support
  • Routines and widgets
Features
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Your list can be long. Your next step can be small. Soft Start is a gentle daily planner for ADHD brains. Turn scattered thoughts into a realistic plan, find one small place to begin, and make room for the energy you actually have. No streaks. No guilt. GET IT OUT OF YOUR HEAD Type what is on your mind. AI suggests clear tasks, time estimates and small first steps. You review the suggestions before adding anything to your day. PLAN AROUND YOUR ENERGY Check in with your energy, see what fits today and choose what comes next. A calm focus timer helps you stay with one thing. After two minutes, you can stop and still count showing up as a win. WHEN THE DAY CHANGES Rescue My Day helps you rearrange unfinished tasks and let go of what can wait. It is always one tap away. Your wins celebrate effort, not an unbroken streak. EVERYTHING FROM THE FIRST MINUTE Soft Start is one subscription with a real free week first. The yearly plan starts with 7 days free, every feature is open from day one, and nothing you make is ever taken away. WHAT IS INCLUDED Unlimited AI Brain Dumps and breakdowns, voice capture, planning up to a week ahead, saved routines with shorter versions for low energy days, calendar aware energy planning, the Right Now widget and focus Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. No account is required. Plans are stored on your device. AI features need an internet connection and send the text you choose to process to an AI service. Soft Start is a planning tool, not medical advice or treatment. The app interface is currently in English. Soft Start requires a Soft Start Pro subscription: yearly with 7 days free, or monthly. Prices and any eligible trial are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple account settings. Terms: https://7renhbr2v1z32bx8k7g4x-web-soft-start-website.rork.live/terms Privacy: https://7renhbr2v1z32bx8k7g4x-web-soft-start-website.rork.live/privacy

Screenshots

JustStart4 screens
ADHD Daily Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

JustStart and ADHD Daily Planner are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JustStart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ADHD Daily Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
JustStart versus ADHD Daily Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustStartADHD Daily Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeniz DemirelApptimize LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

JustStart

Subscriptions2
  • ADHD Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ADHD Yearly$29.991 Year
3 purchases

ADHD Daily Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Soft Start Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is JustStart free?
JustStart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADHD Daily Planner free?
ADHD Daily Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JustStart or ADHD Daily Planner have ads?
Neither JustStart nor ADHD Daily Planner shows ads.

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