ADHD Planner & Mental Load vs Gustodo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ADHD Planner & Mental Load
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The most advanced ADHD task manager and mental load tracker for iPhone. Pressure measures the cognitive weight of your to-do list — built for adults with ADHD tired of generic planners that don't get it. ADHD TASK MANAGER REIMAGINED Pressure isn't another todo list. It's the only ADHD task manager that measures mental load — the invisible weight of everything you carry. Every task gets a cognitive cost based on uncertainty, dependency, and how long you've avoided it. Built for ADHD adults with executive dysfunction, task paralysis, and overwhelm. Designed for iOS 26 — Liquid Glass UI, Apple Watch, Smart Stack widgets, Live Activity, Siri. KEY FEATURES — AI TASK COACH FOR ADHD ▸ AI Friction Coach Stuck? Voice or text your AI coach. Honest reads on why you're avoiding work + the exact next step. ▸ Smart Task Playbooks Heavy tasks become 5–10 step checklists. AI breaks overwhelming work into doable actions. Beats ADHD procrastination. ▸ Voice Coach Talk to AI like a real ADHD coach. Multilingual speech, natural ElevenLabs voice, plan and document cards. 10 languages. ▸ 60-Second Brain Dump Voice brain dump for ADHD. Speak one minute. AI extracts tasks. The fastest mental offload tool. ▸ Photo → Tasks Snap sticky notes, whiteboards, scribbled lists. On-device OCR + AI extracts tasks. ADHD-friendly capture. ▸ Tomorrow's Forecast AI predicts your peak overwhelm day before it lands. Mental load forecasting. ▸ Implementation Intention AI Gollwitzer-style "when-then" triggers. AI generates intentions that defeat ADHD procrastination. ▸ 25-Minute Focus Timer Pomodoro focus timer with Live Activity, Lock Screen, Dynamic Island. Apple Watch complication. ▸ Weekly Wrap Story Spotify-style mental load story. Shareable. ADHD-friendly weekly reflection. ▸ Widgets, Siri, Apple Watch iOS 26 Smart Stack widgets, Siri Shortcuts, Apple Watch complication for one-glance pressure. WHY ADHD ADULTS CHOOSE PRESSURE Most task managers count tasks. Pressure measures cognitive weight. Most ADHD planners are generic to-do lists in new colors. Pressure was designed for ADHD minds from day one — for executive function, overwhelm, task paralysis, and the invisible mental load nobody talks about. If other task managers, planners, or focus apps left you buried — this is for you. THE SCIENCE — MENTAL LOAD MEASUREMENT Every task scored on three axes: - Uncertainty — how clear is the next step? - Dependency — how much waits on others? - Postponement — how long have you avoided it? Combined with category weight, age, and due-date proximity. Cross your threshold, get a calm intervention. ADHD-SPECIFIC TOOLS - Ghost task detection (5+ days untouched) - Body scan break during hyperfocus - Two-minute initiation primer - Just-first-step mode for overwhelm DESIGNED FOR iOS 26 - Liquid Glass UI - 6 premium hero visualizations - On-device Foundation Models AI - Apple Watch complication + Smart Stack widget - Live Activity + Dynamic Island - 10 languages PRESSURE PRO Free: manual task entry, pressure gauge, basic insights, focus timer, 2 visualizations. Pressure Pro (weekly auto-renewable): - AI Friction Coach - Smart Task Playbooks - Voice Coach - 60-Second Brain Dump - Photo → Tasks - Tomorrow's Forecast - Implementation Intention AI - AI Weekly Summary - All 6 hero visualizations Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before renewal. Cancel anytime in iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. PRIVACY FIRST On-device speech recognition. Apple Foundation Models for local AI. Zero tracking, zero ads. Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/pressureeula/home Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/pressureprivacy-policy/home Support: https://sites.google.com/view/pressuresite/home
Gustodo
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Tired of endless to-do lists, procrastination, and feeling overwhelmed? Gustodo isn't just another task manager—it's a mindful productivity assistant that adapts to your mood and helps you get things done without the burnout. Whether you struggle with ADHD, procrastination, or just need a clear head, Gustodo guides you gently toward your daily goals. KEY FEATURES Mood-Based Planning: Feeling overwhelmed or feeling great? Gustodo adjusts your daily task limits (from 1 to 5) based on your current mood. It prevents burnout and keeps your workload balanced and realistic. AI Task Breakdown (Magic Sphere): Keep postponing that one big, scary task? Let our AI assistant instantly break it down into small, bite-sized, actionable steps. Getting started has never been easier. Mind Dump: Random thoughts interrupting your deep work? Quickly toss them into the Mind Dump without breaking your flow. You can review and organize them later when you're ready. Focus Mode: Enter the zone with our built-in focus timer. Block out distractions, start the clock, and power through your tasks efficiently. Grow Your Garden (Gamification): We made productivity fun! Earn water drops for every completed task and use them to plant, grow, and nurture your very own virtual garden. See your progress come to life. Daily Journal & AI Insights: Answer daily mindful questions in the Discover section and receive personalized AI insights to help you reflect, grow, and understand your work habits better. Perfect For: - People with ADHD or focus difficulties - Chronic procrastinators looking for a gentle push - Anyone feeling overwhelmed by traditional, long to-do lists - Students and professionals seeking mindful productivity Download Gustodo today, clear your mind, and rediscover the joy of getting things done! Terms of Service (EULA): https://gustodo.com/terms-en.html Privacy Policy: https://gustodo.com/privacy-en.html support@gustodo.com
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Verdict
ADHD Planner & Mental Load and Gustodo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. ADHD Planner & Mental Load sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Gustodo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ADHD Planner & Mental Load | Gustodo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Murat Yurtseven | Lutfu Ercel |
In-app purchases
ADHD Planner & Mental Load
- Premium Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Premium Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
- Premium Yearly Plan$24.991 Year
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- Premium Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
Gustodo
- Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
- Annual Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$89.99








