Best ADHD planner apps in 2026
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Short answer
Start with the problem you hit most often. If you can't get started or your head is too full, DayriOS is our pick: it empties your head into a list, cuts the scary task into two-minute steps and reminds you without nagging, with habits and money in the same app. If time keeps slipping away, Tiimo or Structured show your day as a timeline. Goblin Tools is the best free way to break one task down.
Quick picks
How we evaluated
Help with starting
For many people with ADHD the hardest part is the first step. We checked whether the app breaks a task down for you or leaves you staring at it.
Time you can see
Losing track of time is common with ADHD. We looked for a visual day, timers and reminders that come to you instead of waiting to be opened.
Pressure level
Streaks, points and pets motivate some people and shame others. We noted which apps use them, so you can choose.
A place to empty your head
When twenty thoughts are circling, a fast place to dump them matters more than a perfect system.
Price and languages
We noted free plans, trials and subscriptions, and which languages the apps list, based on each vendor's public information.
The ranking
- #1
DayriOSOur pick
Best for: Adults with ADHD who struggle to start, and want tasks, habits and money in one calm app
DayriOS helps with the two moments ADHD makes hardest: starting and remembering. Mental Unload empties your head into tasks, AI cuts a big task into steps of about two minutes, and on the free plan an "I'm stuck" button gives you one concrete next step. Each habit gets a reminder at the time you choose, and coach nudges stay off until you switch them on.
Pros
- Mental Unload and two-minute task steps (Plus)
- "I'm stuck" button and today's top three on the free plan
- Habit reminders at your time; coach nudges are opt-in, two a week at most
- Streaks only for habits: no points, pets or penalties
- Tasks, habits, goals, notes and budget in one app
- 14 languages, including Dutch, German and Polish
Cons
- Web and Windows today; the Android and iPhone apps are still on the way
- Mental Unload, AI task steps and the full-day timeline need Plus
- Does more than a single-purpose ADHD tool, which can feel like a lot in the first days
Pricing: Free plan · Plus $14.99/month (7-day free trial) · Pro $24.99/month (3-day free trial)
Start free - #2
Tiimo
Best for: Seeing your day as a picture when time keeps slipping away
Tiimo is a visual daily planner made for neurodivergent people. Your day is a colour-coded timeline with a focus timer, and an AI co-planner helps you create and sort tasks.
Pros
- Colour-coded visual timeline built with time blindness in mind
- AI co-planner that creates and prioritises tasks
- Available in many languages, including Dutch and German
Cons
- The free plan is limited; most AI help needs a paid plan
- Prices differ by region and platform, so check before you buy
- No budget or wider life tracking
Pricing: Free plan + paid plans
- #3
Structured
Best for: A simple timeline of your day that is easy to follow
Structured puts your tasks on a vertical timeline, so you see what happens when and how long it takes. It adds AI day planning and a quick replan when the day changes.
Pros
- Clear vertical day timeline
- AI planning and replanning (some of it iPhone only)
- Free plan available
Cons
- Recurring tasks need the paid plan
- Focused on the timeline: no budget or coaching
Pricing: Free plan + paid plans
- #4
Goblin Tools
Best for: Breaking one overwhelming task into small steps, for free
Goblin Tools is a free set of small web tools for neurodivergent people. Magic ToDo turns one task into a list of steps, and a "spiciness" slider decides how small those steps get.
Pros
- Free on the web
- Very good at breaking a single task down
- Nothing to set up
Cons
- Not a planner: no schedule, reminders or timer
- Several apps with similar names exist, so start from goblin.tools
Pricing: Free (web)
- #5
Inflow
Best for: Learning ADHD skills with a structured programme
Inflow is an ADHD skills app based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). It combines short lessons with an AI companion that can break tasks down and live co-working sessions with other people.
Pros
- Structured, CBT-based programme
- Live co-working sessions (body doubling)
- AI companion that helps break tasks down
Cons
- No real free plan; you pay after the trial
- Several pricing tiers, which can be confusing
Pricing: Paid, free trial
- #6
Todoist
Best for: A dependable to-do list that works on every device
Todoist is a mature task manager with quick natural-language input ("pay rent every 1st") and apps for almost every platform, plus Todoist Assist for AI help.
Pros
- Fast capture with natural language
- Apps for nearly every device
- Free plan available
Cons
- No visual day timeline, so keeping track of time is up to you
- A long list can still feel overwhelming when nobody picks the next step
Pricing: Free plan + paid plans
Read the full comparison - #7
Finch
Best for: Gentle self-care on hard days
Finch is a self-care app with a virtual pet bird. Small goals like drinking water or stepping outside help your bird grow, and journaling and mood tracking are built in.
Pros
- Kind, low-pressure tone
- Journaling and mood tracking on the free plan
- Good for tiny daily wins
Cons
- The pet game is the core of the app: some people love it, others find it stressful
- Not a planner for work or study tasks
Pricing: Free plan + paid plans
- #8
Amazing Marvin
Best for: People who enjoy building their own system
Amazing Marvin is a task manager where almost every feature is a switch you turn on or off, including strategies made with ADHD in mind. It runs on the web, desktop and phones.
Pros
- Extremely customisable
- Many ADHD-friendly strategies to try
- Apps for web, Mac, Windows, iOS and Android
Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Tweaking the setup can turn into procrastination of its own
- No free plan, only a trial
Pricing: Paid, free trial
Comparison at a glance
| Feature | DayriOS | Tiimo | Structured | Goblin Tools | Inflow | Finch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaks tasks into steps | ✓ (Plus) | AI co-planner | AI planning | |||
| Visual day timeline | ✓ (Plus) | |||||
| Streaks, points or pets | Habit streaks only | Virtual pet | ||||
| Tasks, habits and money in one app | ||||||
| Built for | Your whole day | Visual planning | Timeline planning | One task at a time | ADHD skills | Self-care |
| Free plan | Limited | Free | Trial |
The verdict
Choose by the problem, not the hype. Can't start, or your head is too full: DayriOS. Time slips away: Tiimo or Structured. A quick free breakdown of one task: Goblin Tools. Learning skills with structure: Inflow. Something gentle for bad days: Finch. If you love tweaking systems, Amazing Marvin, but keep an eye on whether the tweaking has become the procrastination.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app for ADHD?+
There isn't one best app, because ADHD looks different for everyone. If time slips away, a visual timeline like Tiimo or Structured helps. If starting is the problem, pick an app that breaks tasks into tiny steps: Goblin Tools for free, or DayriOS if you also want habits, tasks and money in one place. Inflow is the pick if you want to learn ADHD skills step by step.
Is there an ADHD app without streaks?+
Yes. Tiimo, Goblin Tools and Inflow don't mention streaks, points or pets in their public descriptions. DayriOS shows streaks only for habits, with no points, pets or penalties: miss a day and the count simply starts again. Finch is the opposite, because its virtual pet is the whole idea.
Is there a free ADHD planner?+
Goblin Tools is free on the web. DayriOS, Tiimo, Structured, Todoist and Finch have free plans with paid upgrades. Inflow and Amazing Marvin are paid, with a free trial.
Can an app replace ADHD treatment?+
No. Apps help with planning and getting started, but they don't treat ADHD. Talk to a doctor about diagnosis, medication or therapy; a planner works alongside that, not instead of it.
What is time blindness?+
Many people with ADHD find it hard to feel how much time has passed or how long something will take. CHADD, the US ADHD organisation, calls this time blindness. A visual timeline and reminders that come to you turn time into something you can see instead of guess.
Which ADHD planners work in my language?+
DayriOS is fully translated into 14 languages, including Dutch, German, Polish, Japanese and Ukrainian. Tiimo and Structured list many languages in the App Store, and Inflow lists English, French, German, Polish and Spanish.
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