Comparison

Drift vs Ishi

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

Head to head
About

Drift

This task manager is designed for individuals with ADHD, offering a gentle system that automatically reschedules tasks without guilt. It uses AI to break down large tasks into smaller steps and allows for task management through natural conversation.

Highlights
  • Guilt-free automatic task rescheduling
  • AI chat for task management
  • Smart decomposition of large tasks
  • Engage mode for starting tasks
  • Momentum dashboard with insights
  • Organize tasks with Spaces
  • Customizable themes
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

Ishi

This app helps individuals with ADHD overcome executive dysfunction and paralysis. It breaks down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps, offers energy-level tailored support, and provides reset modes to reduce friction and overwhelm.

Highlights
  • Break down overwhelming tasks
  • Energy-level tailored help
  • Mind and space reset modes
  • Flexible task completion options
  • Celebrate small wins
  • Designed for ADHD brains
Features
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Stuck on the couch? Frozen in front of a task you keep avoiding? Ishi turns "I can't start" into one small next step you can do right now. Ishi is an AI planner for adults with ADHD and executive dysfunction. No complicated setup, no giant to-do list staring back at you. Just tell Ishi what is going on, and Peb, the small green pebble, helps you take the next step. I'M STUCK • Type what you're stuck on: can't get out of bed, can't stop scrolling, the email you've avoided for a week • Pick your energy level: low, medium or high • Get one small, doable step at a time • Not right for you? Tap "show a different step" PLAN MY DAY • Brain dump everything on your mind in one place • Add fixed commitments like appointments and meetings • AI orders your day with time estimates that fit around them • Drag to reorder when plans change TOO MUCH RIGHT NOW • A short chat for moments when everything feels like too much • Sorts out what matters and hands you to breathing, planning or a task breakdown • Includes a safety screen that points you to crisis resources when needed TAKE A BREATH • A 60-second guided breathing exercise to reset before you start STAY MOTIVATED • Earn achievements as you finish steps • Your progress is saved, so you can pick up where you left off WHY PEOPLE WITH ADHD USE ISHI • Beats task paralysis by shrinking the first step • Matches steps to the energy you actually have today • Cuts overwhelm and decision fatigue • Works for chores, errands, emails, admin and everyday life PRICING Try every feature free with 3 uses each. Then unlock unlimited use with Premium: • Yearly: $19.99 with a 7-day free trial • Monthly: $3.99 • Lifetime: $39.99 one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ishi-app.umhdigital.com/privacy.php Ishi is a self-help planning tool. It is not medical care and is not a substitute for professional help. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 in the US or contact your local emergency services.

Screenshots

Drift4 screens
Ishi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ishi at 100% against Drift's 50%. Ishi also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7). Drift's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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. Ishi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ishi holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Drift's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ishi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drift ships an update monthly, Ishi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Drift versus Ishi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriftIshi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCody SprakerJacob Hendrik Huisman

Customer experience

Drift

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Ishi

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Drift

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ishi

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 Ishi free?
Ishi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drift or Ishi?
Ishi is rated higher. Drift averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ishi averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Drift or Ishi have ads?
Neither Drift nor Ishi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drift or Ishi?
Drift ships an update monthly, and Ishi every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drift was updated on November 9, 2026 and Ishi on November 13, 2026.

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