The best ADHD apps for adults, ranked by the job.
Most "best ADHD app" lists rank the same apps as if they all do the same job. They don't. So here's each one matched to the real problem it solves, whether that's focus, planning, breaking down tasks, or staying accountable.
The short version: If your focus dies in the browser, OneTabFocus locks you to one tab and hides the rest. If you lose track of time, try Tiimo. If you can't get started, Goblin Tools. If you only work when someone's watching, Focusmate. The best ADHD app is the one that fixes where you actually get stuck.
Full disclosure: We make OneTabFocus. We've ranked it #1 for the focus and tab-distraction job because we think it earns that spot, and we've described every other app as honestly as we can. Pick the one that fits your problem.
OneTabFocus
Killing tab distractionThat's usA Chrome extension that locks you to one tab (or a few you pick) and hides the rest for a set time. Nothing closes. Your audio keeps playing and your typing stays put. There's also a Pomodoro timer that holds the lock through your breaks. It's built for the ADHD truth that you can't always just 'resist' the next tab.
- Best for
- Adults whose focus dies in the browser, one new tab at a time.
- Platform
- Chrome (desktop)
- Price
- Free; Pro $24/yr
Tiimo
Planning your dayA visual daily planner made by and for neurodivergent people. It turns your day into a colour-coded timeline with timers and gentle nudges, which helps a lot if you tend to lose track of time. It's well-loved in the ADHD community and won an Apple App of the Year award.
- Best for
- Seeing your whole day laid out instead of holding it in your head.
- Platform
- iOS, Android, web
- Price
- Free trial; subscription
Inflow
Coaching & understanding your ADHDA coaching app built on CBT, with step-by-step programs, courses, and a community. It's less about one tool and more about understanding your own patterns. Good if you want guidance and people around you, not just a button to press.
- Best for
- People who want guided programs and community, not just an app.
- Platform
- iOS, Android
- Price
- Subscription
Goblin Tools
Breaking tasks into stepsA set of tiny, no-nonsense AI tools. The best one, Magic ToDo, breaks a scary task into small, doable steps. That's often the whole battle when you can't get started. Cheap, fast, and refreshingly plain.
- Best for
- The 'this is too big, where do I even begin' moment.
- Platform
- Web, iOS, Android
- Price
- Free on web; small app fee
Forest
Gamified focus timerPlant a virtual tree that grows while you stay off your phone and withers if you leave. It turns focus into a little game with instant feedback, which a lot of people with ADHD love. Great on your phone, less so for deep work in the browser.
- Best for
- Phone distraction, and anyone who's motivated by a streak.
- Platform
- iOS, Android, Chrome
- Price
- Free + paid
Focusmate
Body doublingBooks you a 25, 50, or 75-minute video session with a real person, each of you quietly working on your own thing. Working next to someone (called body doubling) is one of the most recommended ADHD focus tricks, and this is the easiest way to try it.
- Best for
- Boring admin you'll only do if someone's quietly watching.
- Platform
- Web
- Price
- Free tier + paid
Llama Life
Single-task focus listsTimed task lists that show you one thing at a time with a countdown, so you're not staring down a 40-item list. A calmer mix of a to-do app and a focus timer.
- Best for
- Working a list without the list itself becoming the distraction.
- Platform
- Web
- Price
- Free trial; subscription
Match the app to your failure point.
The best ADHD app is the one that fixes where your focus actually breaks. Start with the moment it goes wrong.
- When…
You open one new tab and lose 40 minutes
→ A real focus lock
Willpower won't win when the next tab is one click away. Take the choice off the table for the session. See how OneTabFocus locks tabs.
- When…
You can't picture your day, so it slips away
→ A visual planner
A colour-coded timeline (Tiimo) shows your whole day at a glance, so you're not trying to keep it all in your head.
- When…
The task is so big you can't start
→ A task breaker
Goblin Tools' Magic ToDo splits the wall into small steps. The first tiny step is usually the whole battle.
- When…
You only do it if someone's watching
→ Body doubling
Focusmate puts a quiet accountability partner on a video call so the boring task finally gets done.
Want to go deeper? Read how to focus with ADHD or check out an ADHD-friendly Pomodoro.
Things people actually ask.
What's the best ADHD app for adults?
There isn't one best app. It depends on the job. If your focus dies in the browser, OneTabFocus locks you to one tab and hides the rest. To plan your day, Tiimo's visual timeline is great. To break down a big task, Goblin Tools. To stay accountable, Focusmate. Pick by the problem, not the brand.
Are there free ADHD apps for adults?
Yes. OneTabFocus is free to install (with a paid Pro tier), Goblin Tools' core web tools are free, Focusmate has a free session tier, and Forest is free on Android. Most planning apps like Tiimo offer a free trial before a subscription.
Do ADHD apps replace medication or treatment?
No. The apps on this list are productivity and focus tools, not medical devices or treatment. They can make a workday easier to manage, but they don't diagnose or treat ADHD. For diagnosis and treatment, talk to a qualified clinician.
What should I look for in an ADHD focus app?
Look for tools that change your setup instead of asking for more willpower. A few good signs: it actually gets in the way of distraction (not a list you can switch off in two clicks), it has a timer you can see, the sessions are short and easy to start, and you get quick feedback. Skip anything that just adds one more thing to manage.
The ADHD focus app that locks your tabs.
Free to install. 7-day Pro trial unlocks every feature on day one. No card required.
- 7-day Pro trial on install
- No card required
- Works on day one