Comparison

Drift vs Now

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

Now

This app helps individuals with ADHD manage tasks and build routines by focusing on one action at a time. It offers a calm, low-stimulation interface and breaks down overwhelming tasks into small, manageable steps. The app emphasizes a shame-free approach to focus, celebrating every minute of progress.

Highlights
  • One thing at a time focus
  • Break down overwhelming tasks
  • Automated routines
  • Shame-free progress tracking
  • Calm, low-stimulation interface
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Made for ADHD brains. Now answers one question: what do I do right now? Most focus apps overwhelm you with planning, then paywall the basics and make you feel bad when you slip. Now does the opposite. ONE THING AT A TIME Your current step, a calm visual countdown, and one button. No endless lists to manage. BREAK IT DOWN Dump an overwhelming task and get a few tiny, doable steps you can actually start. ROUTINES THAT RUN THEMSELVES Save your morning, wind-down, or work-start routine and let the app walk you through it, step by step — so you never have to decide what's next. NO SHAME, EVER Stopping early still counts. There are no streaks to break and nothing to feel guilty about. Every minute of focus is a win. CALM BY DESIGN A quiet, low-stimulation interface with an optional grayscale mode — built to settle your attention, not grab it. FAIR AND PRIVATE Free to use. No account required. No sign-up. Works fully offline, and your data stays on your device. Now is for anyone with ADHD, executive-function challenges, or anyone who freezes at "where do I even start." Open it, and take the next small step. NOW PRO (OPTIONAL) The basics stay free forever. Now Pro adds Calendar and Todoist integration plus unlimited AI breakdowns and custom routines. Auto-renewing subscription: $6.99/month or $39.99/year, with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://now-adhd-focus.netlify.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Drift4 screens
Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Now at 100% against Drift's 50%. Now also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Drift's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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. Now sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Now holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Drift's written reviews are positive against 100% of Now's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drift ships an update monthly, Now every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Drift versus Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriftNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCody SprakerDavid Gast

Customer experience

Drift

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

Now

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Drift

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Now

Subscriptions2
  • Now Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Now Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Drift free?
Drift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Now free?
Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drift or Now?
Now is rated higher. Drift averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Now averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Drift or Now have ads?
Neither Drift nor Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drift or Now?
Drift ships an update monthly, and Now every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drift was updated on October 31, 2026 and Now on October 31, 2026.

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