Comparison

ADDMind vs Vividly

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

Head to head
About

ADDMind

Features
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Your brain works differently -- that's not a bug, it's a feature. ADDMind is the task manager that finally gets how your mind works. Built by someone with ADHD, for people with ADHD, it turns the chaos in your head into calm, doable steps -- without the guilt, the grind, or the "just try harder" advice nobody asked for. --- BRAIN DUMP --- Got 47 thoughts fighting for attention? Open Brain Dump and let them all out. Type, ramble, repeat yourself -- ADDMind doesn't judge. Our AI gently organizes the mess into clear, actionable items so you don't have to. No formatting required. No structure expected. Just you, unfiltered. --- MICRO-STEPPER --- Big tasks are the enemy of getting started. ADDMind breaks every task into the smallest possible next step -- so small it feels almost silly not to do it. "Write the report" becomes "Open the document." Then "Write one sentence." Then "Read it back." Before you know it, you've built momentum. --- ENERGY BATTERY --- Not every hour is created equal. ADDMind's Energy Battery lets you check in with how you're actually feeling -- mentally, physically, emotionally -- and suggests tasks that match your current capacity. Low energy? It surfaces the easy wins. Feeling sharp? It queues up the deep work. No more forcing yourself through tasks your brain isn't ready for. --- HYPERFOCUS MODE --- When you're in the zone, ADDMind protects it. Hyperfocus Mode clears everything away and keeps you locked on one task with a gentle timer. No distractions, no notifications, no "you should also be doing this." Just you and the thing in front of you. --- THE "I'M OVERWHELMED" BUTTON --- Some days, everything is too much. Instead of pretending that's not real, ADDMind gives you a single button that says "I'm overwhelmed." Tap it, and the app strips away everything except one small, kind suggestion. It meets you where you are -- not where a productivity app thinks you should be. --- SHAME-FREE DESIGN --- There are no streaks to break. No red alerts for overdue tasks. No passive-aggressive reminders. ADDMind celebrates what you did, not what you didn't. Missed a day? Welcome back -- here's where you left off. Every interaction is designed to lower the emotional cost of getting started. --- WORKS WITH YOUR LIFE --- True two-way sync with Apple Calendar and Reminders -- tasks flow in both directions, automatically. Interactive home-screen widgets, Live Activities on your lock screen during focus sessions, and Siri shortcuts ("Start a brain dump") meet you where you already are. Most of the app works offline. And you can use everything without creating an account -- your data stays on your device until you decide otherwise. --- WHY WE BUILT THIS --- Every productivity app seemed to assume a neurotypical brain -- one that prioritizes effortlessly, estimates time accurately, and just "starts." We built ADDMind because we needed it ourselves: a tool that works with the ADHD brain instead of against it. Your feedback shapes what comes next. Welcome to ADDMind. Your brain, in flow. --- ADDMIND PRO (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) --- The free tier is a real app, not a demo: 3 brain dumps a day, the Micro-Stepper, Energy Battery, Hyperfocus Mode, calendar sync, and the "I'm overwhelmed" button are all included, forever. ADDMind Pro unlocks unlimited brain dumps, recursive micro-step breakdowns, full focus-session history, and personal voice affirmations. Available as an auto-renewable subscription: Pro Monthly ($7.99/month, with a $0.99/month introductory price for the first 3 months for new subscribers) or Pro Annual ($59.99/year). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.addmind.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.addmind.app/terms

About

Vividly

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Most to-do apps tell you WHAT to do and WHEN. Vividly tells you WHY, because for an ADHD or autistic brain, a plain reminder is easy to ignore. The hard part isn't knowing the task exists. It's starting it. Vividly is a gentle, shame free task assistant built around one idea: every task comes with a motivating "why" that meets you where you are. MEET PIP Pip is your calm coach inside the app. Pip writes short, supportive nudges, helps you plan, breaks overwhelming tasks into tiny first steps, and stays with you when things feel like too much. No nagging. No guilt. Just a steady voice that helps you begin. HOW IT WORKS Add a task, tap "Generate a Why," and Pip writes a motivating prompt in the tone you choose: Reward, Empathetic, Practical, Momentum, or Playful. Not feeling it? Tap "Try Another" for a fresh angle. Reminders arrive with the why attached, so the nudge actually lands. BUILT FOR EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION - Brain Dump: pour out everything on your mind and let Pip turn it into clear, scheduled tasks. - Break It Down: turn a daunting task into 3 to 5 tiny steps you can actually start. - What Should I Do Now: beat decision paralysis as Pip picks one task that fits your energy and the time of day. - Focus Timer: gentle, distraction free work sessions. - Daily Check In: tell Pip your energy level and the tone adapts, softer on hard days. - Morning Brief: a calm spoken summary of your day, read aloud. - Quick Wins: knock out tiny tasks to build momentum. - Permission to Drop: a monthly, judgment free review of tasks it may be okay to simply let go of. SUPPORT THAT FITS YOUR LIFE - Companions: invite a trusted partner, parent, or friend to see your tasks and gently help, with read only or full access, your choice. - Family plans: shared seats for people you live with, each with their own private tasks. CALM BY DESIGN Soft colors, low visual clutter, and no streaks shaming you for an off day. Vividly is built to lower the cost of starting, not pile on pressure. PLANS - Free: up to 10 active tasks and 25 AI motivations a month. - Basic: unlimited tasks, 2,000 AI motivations, 1 Companion. - Companion: everything in Basic, plus 3 Companions. - Family: shared seats for 3 or 5 members, each fully private. Free to start. Upgrade anytime. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Vividly won't fix executive dysfunction, nothing does. But it can make the next small step feel a little more possible. And some days, that's everything. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: support@bromanderglobal.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ADDMind4 screens
Vividly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ADDMind at weekly against Vividly's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ADDMind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Vividly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ADDMind ships an update weekly, Vividly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

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ADDMind versus Vividly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADDMindVividly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size24 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlowMindBromander Global AB

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ADDMind

Subscriptions2
  • ADDMind Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • ADDMind Pro Annual$59.991 Year
4 purchases

Vividly

Subscriptions4
  • Vividly Basic$12.991 Month
  • Vividly Companion$19.991 Month
  • Vividly Family - 3 Seats$24.991 Month
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  • Vividly Family - 5 Seats$39.991 Month

Questions

Is ADDMind free?
ADDMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vividly free?
Vividly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ADDMind or Vividly have ads?
Neither ADDMind nor Vividly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ADDMind or Vividly?
ADDMind ships an update weekly, and Vividly every 3 weeks. Most recently, ADDMind was updated on October 31, 2026 and Vividly on October 31, 2026.

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