Comparison

Drift vs ADHD Planner AI

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

Head to head
About

Drift

Features
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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 — 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 — 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 — all through natural conversation. No menus, no friction. Drift's AI also breaks overwhelming tasks into small, manageable steps (5–15 minutes each) designed for low activation energy. FEATURES THAT GET YOU • Guilt-free drifting — tasks reschedule automatically, no shame attached • AI chat — create, complete, and manage tasks through conversation • Smart decomposition — big tasks broken into tiny, ADHD-friendly steps • Engage mode — guided walkthroughs when you're struggling to start • Quick wins — short tasks surface first to build momentum • Recurring tasks — daily, weekly, or monthly with subtask templates • Calendar views — 3-day, weekly, and monthly layouts • Momentum dashboard — streaks, insights, and weekly patterns • Energy levels — match tasks to how you feel right now • Spaces — organize by context: Work, Home, Health • Someday list — a judgment-free parking lot for ideas not ready yet • 8 beautiful themes — 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 — Drift is the app that finally works with your brain.

About

ADHD Planner AI

Features
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Feeling stuck? Meet Ishi, your companion for the moments ADHD makes starting feel impossible. Ishi helps you take one small step at a time, whether you're stuck in bed, trapped in doom-scrolling, overwhelmed by noise, or frozen by a task that feels too big. FEATURES • Break overwhelming tasks into small, manageable steps • Get help tailored to your energy level • Easy reset modes for your mind or your space • Decide whether to keep going or stop when you've done enough • Celebrate small wins that actually mattered • Designed for ADHD brains and executive dysfunction BUILT FOR MOMENTS LIKE: • "I know what I need to do, but I can't start." • "Everything feels too loud." • "I've been scrolling for hours." • "This task feels impossible." • "I just need one small step." Ishi is here to reduce friction, overwhelm, and paralysis, so you can move again without burning yourself out. One small step. That's all it takes to begin. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Drift4 screens
ADHD Planner AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drift at none against ADHD Planner AI's 3. Drift also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ADHD Planner AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drift ships an update fortnightly, ADHD Planner AI monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Drift versus ADHD Planner AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriftADHD Planner AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCody SprakerJacob Hendrik Huisman

In-app purchases

None

Drift

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ADHD Planner AI

Subscriptions2
  • Ishi Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Ishi Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ishi Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Drift free?
Drift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ADHD Planner AI free?
ADHD Planner AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drift or ADHD Planner AI have ads?
Neither Drift nor ADHD Planner AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drift or ADHD Planner AI?
Drift ships an update fortnightly, and ADHD Planner AI monthly. Most recently, Drift was updated on October 8, 2026 and ADHD Planner AI on October 10, 2026.

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