Squirrel vs DopaHop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 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.
DopaHop
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DopaHop is the ADHD planner that helps you get started: one small task at a time, a visual timer, medication reminders and simple routines. With Hop, a little bunny who grows with you. Made for adults with ADHD or ADD and anyone who struggles with executive function: no endless to-do lists, no guilt. STARTING IS THE HARDEST PART - Hop suggests one small task, 3 to 30 minutes: do it or ask for another - Chores sorted by room, great for cleaning and tidying up - Stuck on a task? Break it into small steps VISUAL TIMER - See time pass: a colour ring from 5 to 60 minutes - Pomodoro-style intervals: focus sessions and breaks - Built for time blindness: when 5 minutes turn into an hour MEDICATION REMINDERS - A reminder at the right time, log your dose with one tap - Dose history and a report to show your doctor ROUTINES, THOUGHTS AND TRACKERS - Morning and evening routines, step by step - Brain dump: write a thought down and clear your head - "When did I last do this?" trackers for things you forget - Shopping list and mood journal FOCUS SOUNDS - Rain, forest, white, pink and brown noise, café, library - Mix several sounds and start them with the timer (Pro) HOP AND REWARDS - Every task you finish grows Hop and his meadow: levels, carrots, outfits - Mini games as a reward: finish a task, earn a game - No punishing streaks: miss a day and Hop is still waiting for you PRIVACY - No account: your data stays on your phone - 5 languages, light and dark theme DOPAHOP PRO Extra features: sound mixes, auto sound with the timer, "My month" and no ads. 7-day free trial on the yearly plan. The core features (tasks, timer, meds, routines) stay free. DopaHop is a wellness app, not a medical device. For doses and treatment, talk to your doctor. 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 in-app purchases: Squirrel at none against DopaHop's 3. Squirrel also leads on ads (none vs shown). DopaHop's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. DopaHop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Squirrel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Squirrel ships an update monthly, DopaHop every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Squirrel | DopaHop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jaganathan Konar | annunziato cocciolo |
In-app purchases
Squirrel
No in-app purchases
DopaHop
- DopaHop Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- DopaHop Pro Yearly$17.991 Year
- DopaHop Pro Lifetime$34.99









