Squirrel vs DopaHop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Squirrel
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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 IFโฆ โข Your thoughts disappear before you can write them down โข You're somehow always late, even when you "left on time" โข Your to-do list just gets longer and you never get THROUGH it โข You forget appointments even when you genuinely care โข 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. โ 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.
DopaHop
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DopaHop is your all-in-one ADHD planner: Pomodoro timer, routine builder, mood tracker, meds reminder, focus sounds, brain dump and a gentle task list โ built for ADHD brains, ADD, executive dysfunction and anyone neurodivergent. No punishing streaks, no guilt. Pomodoro & Visual Timer 25-minute Pomodoro sessions or a calm color-ring timer (5/10/25 min). Hop picks one task at a time so you don't have to choose. Zero "failed today". ADHD Task Manager Quick tasks by room, each with its own timer. Auto-cooldown stops you from doing the same chore twice in a day. Built for executive dysfunction, not productivity gurus. Brain Dump Capture thoughts in seconds. Turn them into a task or shopping list with one swipe. Mood & Energy Tracker A 10-second daily check-in (mood + energy + tags). 7-day graph, no judgment. Missed days don't break the week. Routine Builder Drag-and-drop morning and evening routines. A step-by-step runner with pause and visual timer. Day-of-week scheduling and reminders. Meds Reminder Lock-screen actions (Taken / Snooze / Skip). Recurring schedules and dose history. Not a medical device โ just a gentle reminder. Time Awareness "When did I last do this?" trackers for the chores that slip your mind (shower, sheets, pharmacy). Visual urgency colors, no shame. Task Decomposition Task too big to start? Split it into 3-5 small, concrete steps. "Open the wardrobe" counts just as much as "write the thesis". 14 Focus Sounds Brown noise, rain, cafรฉ, lo-fi piano, fireplace, ocean and 8 more. Auto-plays when the timer starts, keeps going in the background, uses system volume. 1-Minute Breath Overwhelmed? A 4-4-4-4 box breath grounds you in 60 seconds. Hop the Mascot Grows through 10 stages as you use the app. No paywall, no pressure โ just a tiny buddy along for the ride. A Warm Welcome Back Warm morning affirmations. A gentle Sunday recap. "Hop's been waiting" when you come back โ never "you broke your streak". Privacy-First Your data stays on your phone. No account, no hidden trackers. Optional biometric lock. Export your full data anytime. 5 Languages: EN / IT / ES / DE / FR Light / Dark / Auto Theme 30+ Badges, 10+ Daily Challenges Made for ADHD, ADD, autism, anxiety, executive dysfunction and anyone neurodivergent. No dark patterns, no manipulative streaks, no guilt-trip notifications. Free. Ads only in neutral zones (never during breathing, meds, focus, or mood check-ins). DopaHop is a wellness app, not a medical device. For dosage, therapy, or emergencies, please consult a qualified professional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nunzio993.github.io/dopahop-assets/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Squirrel at none against DopaHop's shown. DopaHop's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Squirrel ships an update monthly, DopaHop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Squirrel | DopaHop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jaganathan Konar | annunziato cocciolo |
In-app purchases
Squirrel
No in-app purchases
DopaHop
No in-app purchases









