Comparison

Unstuck vs Dopamine

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

Head to head
About

Unstuck

Features
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Some days the hardest part isn't doing the task โ€” it's choosing which one to start. So nothing gets started. Unstuck removes the decision. Dump every task you've been avoiding into one list, tap "Pick one for me," and the app randomly locks you into a single task with a calm, full-screen 2-minute countdown. That's it. One task. Two minutes. No deciding. Two minutes feels small enough to begin โ€” and beginning is the whole game. Tap Done when you start, or Skip to reshuffle. No streaks to break, no guilt, no nagging. Built for ADHD, executive-function challenges, and plain decision fatigue. โ€ข Brain-dump your avoided tasks in seconds โ€ข "Pick one for me" randomizer kills decision paralysis โ€ข Distraction-free 2-minute countdown to make starting trivial โ€ข Done / Skip โ€” Skip re-picks and leaves the current task for later โ€ข "Got a minute?" or "got energy?" โ€” pick a task that fits how you feel right now โ€ข Momentum stats show how many tasks you've actually completed โ€ข Recurring tasks for the things that pile up โ€ข One gentle daily nudge at a time you choose โ€” quiet on days you've already started โ€ข 100% on your phone โ€” no account, no login, no cloud, nothing tracked Free to use with up to 25 tasks, one recurring task, three "pick a task that fits" picks, this week's momentum count, and the daily nudge. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited tasks, unlimited recurring tasks, unlimited fitted picks, and the full momentum grid with streaks and all-time totals. 3-day free trial; cancel anytime. Stop staring at the list. Tap once and start. Privacy Policy: https://maciejplaneta.github.io/privacy-policies/unstuck/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dopamine

Features
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Dopamine helps you do one small useful thing when your brain feels loud, stuck, bored, tired, or all over the place. You open the app, answer three quick questions, and Dopamine gives you one next move. No huge task list. No complicated system. No shame. No judgement. Just one thing to try next. Dopamine checks: How loud is your mind? How much energy do you have? How hard does starting feel? Then it picks a task style that fits your state. You might get a tiny first step, a timer, a checklist, a reset card, a choice, or a simple action to help you get moving. The guidance is shaped around real ADHD feedback, real ADHD friction, and the kind of support ADHD people actually ask for when they are trying to get back on track. There is also a playful dopamine boost built in. Sometimes, after a task, you can unlock a surprise mini reward, fidget toy, sound, game, or little moment of fun. It adds novelty and momentum without turning the app into another thing to manage. The loop is simple: Check in Get one next move Do the task Get a little momentum Go back home and reassess Dopamine is built for ADHD brains that need things to feel smaller, clearer, kinder, and more interesting. Features include: Simple ADHD friendly check ins One recommended task at a time Tiny actions for low energy days Timers and checklists when structure helps Reset cards for overwhelm Playful surprise rewards No shame or judgement A clear loop that brings you back home No account required No ads No tracking Dopamine is not here to judge how you work. It is here to use feedback, novelty, and small steps to help you start, reset, and get back on track.

Screenshots

Unstuck4 screens
Dopamine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dopamine at none against Unstuck's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Unstuck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dopamine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Unstuck versus Dopamine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnstuckDopamine
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size57 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaciej PlanetaJohnathan Mawdsley

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Unstuck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annually3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
None

Dopamine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unstuck free?
Unstuck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dopamine free?
Dopamine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Unstuck or Dopamine have ads?
Neither Unstuck nor Dopamine shows ads.

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