Task Bowl vs ADHD Daily Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Task Bowl
This app helps you decide what to do next by randomly selecting a task from your list. It's designed to reduce decision fatigue and make tackling your to-do list more enjoyable.
- Random task selection
- Add custom tasks
- Simple interface
- Daily task focus
- Flexible task management
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Got a bunch of things to do but can't decide where to start? Throw them in Task Bowl and let it pick for you. Task Bowl is a simple, fun way to get through your to-do list without overthinking it. Add whatever you need to get done, whether it's cleaning the house, running errands, studying, working or those little jobs you've been putting off. When you're ready, tap Pick One and Task Bowl will randomly choose a task for you. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your tasks to the bowl. 2. Tap Pick One to see what comes out. 3. Get it done, or toss it back and try another! USE IT FOR ANYTHING - Household chores and cleaning - Daily to-do lists - Work and study tasks - Errands and odd jobs - Those things you've been meaning to do for weeks - When you just can't decide what to tackle next KEEP IT SIMPLE No complicated planners, endless schedules or pressure to stay productive. Use Daily Tasks to focus on what needs doing today, or keep a bowl of things to pick from whenever you feel like getting something done. Task Bowl isn't trying to organize your whole life. It's just a little tool to make choosing your next task easier (and a bit more fun). Add some tasks, give the bowl a tap and see what comes out!
ADHD Daily Planner
This app helps individuals with ADHD manage their tasks and focus. It transforms scattered thoughts into manageable steps, offers a gentle approach to planning, and provides a focus timer that works across devices. It emphasizes wins over streaks to reduce guilt and promote consistency.
- AI-powered brain dump and task creation
- Gentle task breakdown into small steps
- Energy-aware planning with battery check-in
- One-tap 'Rescue My Day' replanning
- Win-based progress tracking, not streaks
- Calm focus timer with lock screen support
- Routines and widgets
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Your list can be long. Your next step can be small. Soft Start is a gentle daily planner for ADHD brains. Turn scattered thoughts into a realistic plan, find one small place to begin, and make room for the energy you actually have. No streaks. No guilt. GET IT OUT OF YOUR HEAD Type what is on your mind. AI suggests clear tasks, time estimates and small first steps. You review the suggestions before adding anything to your day. PLAN AROUND YOUR ENERGY Check in with your energy, see what fits today and choose what comes next. A calm focus timer helps you stay with one thing. After two minutes, you can stop and still count showing up as a win. WHEN THE DAY CHANGES Rescue My Day helps you rearrange unfinished tasks and let go of what can wait. It is always one tap away. Your wins celebrate effort, not an unbroken streak. EVERYTHING FROM THE FIRST MINUTE Soft Start is one subscription with a real free week first. The yearly plan starts with 7 days free, every feature is open from day one, and nothing you make is ever taken away. WHAT IS INCLUDED Unlimited AI Brain Dumps and breakdowns, voice capture, planning up to a week ahead, saved routines with shorter versions for low energy days, calendar aware energy planning, the Right Now widget and focus Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. No account is required. Plans are stored on your device. AI features need an internet connection and send the text you choose to process to an AI service. Soft Start is a planning tool, not medical advice or treatment. The app interface is currently in English. Soft Start requires a Soft Start Pro subscription: yearly with 7 days free, or monthly. Prices and any eligible trial are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple account settings. Terms: https://7renhbr2v1z32bx8k7g4x-web-soft-start-website.rork.live/terms Privacy: https://7renhbr2v1z32bx8k7g4x-web-soft-start-website.rork.live/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Task Bowl at none against ADHD Daily Planner's 3. Task Bowl also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. ADHD Daily Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Task Bowl asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Task Bowl against 5.0 for ADHD Daily Planner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Task Bowl ships an update every 5 days, ADHD Daily Planner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Task Bowl | ADHD Daily Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZACHARY ALLEN JOB | Apptimize LLC |
Customer experience
Task Bowl
ADHD Daily Planner
In-app purchases
Task Bowl
No in-app purchases
ADHD Daily Planner
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Soft Start Pro Lifetime$99.99








