# AlignNow vs Tether

The clearest difference is device support: AlignNow at 3 against Tether's 1. AlignNow also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AlignNow sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Tether sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AlignNow against 5.0 for Tether. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

AlignNow ships an update every 3 days, Tether every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlignNow | Tether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alignnow-ai-daily-planner/id6761549983/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-adhd-planner-and-focus/id6777777931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dinh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890231760) | [Sanket Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329199499) |

## What reviewers say

### AlignNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alignnow-ai-daily-planner/id6761549983)

This app helps you capture thoughts, ideas, and tasks quickly. It then transforms your notes into a clear focus list, guiding you on what to do next. AI assistance is available to sort, simplify, and overcome mental blocks, while also tracking daily essentials like groceries and mileage.

**Highlights:** Instant thought and task capture, Automatic focus list generation, AI-powered sorting and simplification, Integrated grocery and mileage tracking, Minimalist and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AlignNow App Premium | $3.99 | per month |


### Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-adhd-planner-and-focus/id6777777931)

This app helps individuals with ADHD manage their tasks and focus by visualizing their day with time blocks. It breaks down overwhelming tasks into smaller steps and offers a focus timer with calming sounds. Users can track energy levels to plan demanding activities more effectively.

**Highlights:** Visual time blocks for daily planning, Task breakdown into small steps, Energy level tracking for tasks, Full-screen focus timer with background sound, Apple Calendar sync, Voice task input

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tether Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Tether Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Tether Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Tether Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Tether Plus | $49.99 | one-time |
| Tether Premium | $124.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AlignNow free?

AlignNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tether free?

Tether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AlignNow or Tether?

AlignNow and Tether are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do AlignNow or Tether have ads?

Neither AlignNow nor Tether shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AlignNow or Tether?

AlignNow ships an update every 3 days, and Tether every 4 days. Most recently, AlignNow was updated on October 10, 2026 and Tether on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*