Paro vs Squirrel

Starting is the hardest part. You know what you need to do. You've been meaning to do it. But something about sitting down alone and beginning — that part is harder than it sounds. If that feels familiar, you're not broken. You just might work better with someone nearby. That's body doubling. And that's what Paro is. Body doubling is a focus technique used by people with ADHD and executive function challenges: working in the presence of another person makes starting — and staying with a task — significantly easier. Research shows that up to 85% of neurodivergent people report meaningful improvement in task completion when working alongside someone else. The problem with most body doubling tools: they require a camera, a scheduled time slot, and a stranger you've never met. For many people, that creates more friction than the task itself. Paro is different. Open the app whenever you're ready. No booking. No camera. No strangers. Tell your buddy what you're working on, set how long you want to focus, and begin. Your buddy sits with you the whole time — checking in at the halfway point, celebrating when you finish. HOW IT WORKS When you open Paro, your buddy greets you. You tell them what you're working on — even just a rough idea is enough. You choose how long you'd like to focus: anywhere from 10 minutes to two hours. Then you start. While you work, ambient sound plays softly in the background — the kind of gentle, realistic sounds that signal "someone else is here." At the halfway point, your buddy checks in. When you're done, they acknowledge that you showed up and did the thing. That's it. No complexity. Just a quiet companion who's always available. YOUR BUDDY Paro gives you a named AI buddy to work alongside. Your buddy doesn't lecture you, track your habits, or tell you what you should be doing. They're just there — warm, non-judgmental, ready whenever you are. Pick a name that feels right. Pick a voice that feels comfortable. Make them yours. WHAT YOU GET WITH PARO FREE - Up to three focused stretches per day - Up to 25 minutes per stretch - One ambient sound environment - Buddy check-in at the halfway point - Streak tracking so you can see how far you've come - Full history of every stretch you've completed PARO PRO - Unlimited stretches, any length — no daily cap - Five ambient spaces: coffee shop, library, rain, forest, white noise - Your buddy, your way — pick a name, pick a voice - Weekly focus summary - Home screen widget - Apple Health mindful minutes integration WHO PARO IS FOR Paro is for anyone who finds starting hard. People with ADHD who already know body doubling works but can't always schedule a session with another person. Students who want company while studying but not conversation. Remote workers who miss the ambient presence of an office. Anyone who works better when they don't feel completely alone. No diagnosis required. No sign-up. No camera. Just open it when you need it. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Paro works entirely on your device. No account is required. No data is sent to external servers. Your focus history, your buddy name, your preferences — all of it stays on your phone. The only optional connection is to Apple Health, and only if you choose to enable it. Paro does not collect personal information. Paro does not share data with third parties. Paro does not require an internet connection to function. A QUIET TOOL FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED TO GET THINGS DONE Paro isn't trying to be your therapist, your coach, or your productivity system. It's a small, reliable tool that makes starting a little easier. That's all it needs to be. https://paro-web.vercel.app/privacy https://paro-web.vercel.app/terms https://paro-web.vercel.app/support

Your best ideas vanish the second you reach for a notes app. Squirrel catches every thought - just talk, tap, done. The second brain finally built for ADHD. Your brain isn't broken. Regular to-do apps just weren't built for it - they assume perfect focus, flawless memory, and a sense of time you don't have. Squirrel works WITH your brain instead of shaming it. Made by an ADHD brain, for ADHD brains. CAPTURE EVERYTHING (before it's gone) Brain dump in a tap - text or voice, like texting yourself Voice notes with instant transcription - no typing, no losing the thought Turn any thought into a to-do - your junk drawer becomes your plan NEVER FORGET (out of sight, out of mind - solved) Key dates become to-dos automatically - bills, birthdays, appointments land on your list the day they're due Reminders that actually reach you - and sync to Apple Calendar Squirrel buries the date and digs it up for you - so you don't have to remember SEE YOUR TIME (built for time blindness) The day in four simple quarters, with a countdown you can win A focus timer that quiets the other 99 tabs - one task, just start Body-doubling focus mode that keeps you company while you work KEEP MOMENTUM (gently) Track habits your way - tap to mark, glance to know Streaks and wins that celebrate you - never guilt you See your day fill up, one small done at a time MADE FOR YOU IF… • Your thoughts disappear before you can write them down • You're somehow always late, even when you "left on time" • Your to-do list just gets longer and you never get THROUGH it • You forget appointments even when you genuinely care • Normal productivity apps make you feel like a failure Squirrel is your external memory - the place to put everything so your brain doesn't have to hold it. Your brain hoards. Squirrel remembers. Give your scattered brain somewhere to land. Free to start. — Squirrel is a focus and organization tool, not a medical device or a substitute for professional care. Questions or feedback? We read everything - reach us in the app.