Comparison

Ishi vs Focusly

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

Head to head
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.

About

Focusly

Features
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Focusly is a routine and task planner designed for ADHD brains — not neurotypical to-do lists. If starting a task feels impossible, Focusly breaks it down until the first step feels easy. HOW FOCUSLY HELPS YOU FOCUS • Break it down — split any task into small, doable steps. Don't know how? Our AI breaks it down for you in seconds. • One step at a time — Focusly shows you the single next step, so you never feel overwhelmed by the whole list. • Gentle reminders — set a time for each step and get nudged at the right moment, not nagged. • Stay on track — review your tasks and completion times to see what's working and build momentum. WHY ADHD BRAINS LOVE IT Focusly is built around how ADHD actually works: less overwhelm, smaller steps, and clear structure for your day. It helps you focus on completing tasks with calm, not pressure. FOCUSLY PRO Unlock the full experience with Focusly Pro: • Unlimited routines and steps • AI task breakdown • Pattern insights and a visual daily timeline • Home screen widget SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Focusly Pro is an auto-renewable subscription: • Yearly — $29.99/year (includes a 7-day free trial) • Monthly — $4.99/month Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. 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://nguyenvankhoecs50.github.io/focusly-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Ishi4 screens
Focusly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focusly at every 10 days against Ishi's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Focusly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ishi ships an update monthly, Focusly every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ishi versus Focusly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIshiFocusly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacob Hendrik HuismanVIET NAM JINGLE SOFTWARE

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
2 purchases

Focusly

Subscriptions2
  • Focusly Pro — Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Focusly Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Ishi free?
Ishi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focusly free?
Focusly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ishi or Focusly have ads?
Neither Ishi nor Focusly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ishi or Focusly?
Ishi ships an update monthly, and Focusly every 10 days. Most recently, Ishi was updated on October 31, 2026 and Focusly on October 31, 2026.

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