FocusGenie: ADHD Manager

I’ve really enjoyed using the to do list especially because if a task is not completed it automatically rolls over to the next day so I do not forget tasks as often. I love that in the moment I can add to my list whereas with paper lists I would think of something in the go then forget by the time I was around my paper list. The learning modules can be nice as well. I do wish the app worked more consistently. At least a few times a month it will open but I cannot get it to respond. Update: I love how responsive and thoughtful the customer service is in regards to the one issue I’ve had. They instructed me via email to reinstall the app which so far has solved the issue

I downloaded this app today (9/25). Here are some of my thoughts: Pros - I was hooked from the moment I opened the app! The tutorial was extensive but really succinct, and the app is super user-friendly without being childish. It truly feels like it was made by people with ADHD for people with ADHD! - It has a bunch of functionality that I use multiple different apps for, which is so helpful! And I love that you can make to-dos from voice notes! - The info in the learning tab is actually really quick and ADHD-friendly without being infantilizing. The tips are a bit general, but then again they’re general tips for general people. - I really like the little genie dude! Cons - I had an error when I tried to submit a learning bite and had to start over. - I also had an error when I tried to submit an answer to a journal prompt and had to start over. - When entering a journal submission, the keyboard gets in the way of the submit button, so submitting can be frustrating Other thoughts: - I like that there’s is a color to indicate what the prompt is for today, but I wish it were a different color - red feels kind of negative, as if I missed the prompt for the day. Also, it would be cool if the prompt changed color once I submit my response! - For me, a longer trial period would be helpful to see how well this fits into my daily schedule / try the app after some of the bugs are fixed. - Would be cool to see some videos of this being used circulating around social media! Overall, I’m really excited about this app! I would definitely pay $50/yr for this once the major bugs are fixed!

I really appreciate the time and intention that has gone into developing this app. If it worked as intended it would be such a helpful tool in my day to day life managing my adhd. However, there are quite a few bugs. The to do list doesn’t allow you to check things as complete. The to do list has also frozen, not allowing my to add items to the list unless I completely close the app and reopen it. When you finish a learning module, you get an error message saying it doesn’t register that you’ve finished. The focus tracker where you can record the status of several adhd management factors doesn’t register what I input and I get an error message saying it failed to update. Very excited about this app, but the number of bugs makes it a lot less helpful than anticipated. The highlight of the app has been the learning feature. The modules provided are so intuitive to what folks diagnosed late (41 years old for me!) would want to learn and the info is super digestible.