ADHD Picks

💡 Why it works: Spaced repetition feels like cheating — you remember everything. Algorithm shows cards right before you forget.

💡 Why it works: Already installed = zero friction. Quick Note from lock screen. Scans documents with phone.

💡 Why it works: Tags instead of folders = less organizational decisions. Beautiful design motivates use. Quick search.

💡 Why it works: Daily notes as home base. Object types reduce organizational decisions. Clean interface.

💡 Why it works: Gorgeous design makes you want to use it. Blocks-based editing. Daily notes feature.

💡 Why it works: Templates for different entry types. "On This Day" resurfaces memories. Gorgeous design.

💡 Why it works: Edit recordings as easily as editing a doc. AI removes filler words. Studio Sound fixes audio.

💡 Why it works: Opens instantly to blank page. No deciding where to put it first. Process later.

💡 Why it works: Handwriting helps memory retention. Searchable handwriting. Great for visual thinkers.

💡 Why it works: Fastest way to capture a thought before you forget it. Voice notes for when typing feels like too much. Always there in your Google account.

💡 Why it works: Visual spatial organization for visual thinkers. Cards on whiteboards. Daily review built-in.

💡 Why it works: Focus mode reduces overwhelm. Syntax highlighting for structure. Clean, minimal interface.

💡 Why it works: Free and open source. Sync your own way. No vendor lock-in anxiety.

💡 Why it works: Capture thoughts instantly. Auto-transcription. Works from Watch.

💡 Why it works: Daily journal removes "where should this go" decision. Backlinks connect ideas. Free and local.

💡 Why it works: Listen to articles. Highlights sync. Newsletter inbox cleaner.

💡 Why it works: Audio syncs to where you were writing. Replay lectures while seeing your notes. Multi-modal.

💡 Why it works: Flexible enough to match YOUR brain. Can be a chaotic brain dump or structured system. Templates reduce setup paralysis.

💡 Why it works: Capture now, organize later. Reduces open tabs. Quick save.

💡 Why it works: Local files = no subscription anxiety. Graph view shows connections between ideas. Highly customizable.

💡 Why it works: Actually remember what you read. Spaced repetition for highlights. Syncs everywhere.

💡 Why it works: Voice transcription for quick capture. AI summarizes and organizes. Private and secure.

💡 Why it works: Write in daily notes, let links organize for you. No folder anxiety. Graph reveals connections.

💡 Why it works: Corkboard view for visual organization. Split chapters into scenes. Compile when ready.

💡 Why it works: Listen instead of reading. Variable speed. Highlights text as it reads.

💡 Why it works: AI assistant built-in. Supertags organize automatically. Daily nodes for journaling.

💡 Why it works: Zero friction — it's already there. Quick capture. iCloud sync.

💡 Why it works: Brain dump everything, organize later. Zoom feature hides overwhelm. Mirror bullets across lists.

💡 Why it works: Get the main ideas without committing to full book. Audio option. Perfect for curiosity.

💡 Why it works: Feeds the ADHD curiosity. Short digestible content. No commitment.

💡 Why it works: Outline thinking matches ADHD brains. Due dates without leaving outline. Free tier is generous.

💡 Why it works: Clip articles to read later (actually later). Search inside images and PDFs. Cross-platform sync.

💡 Why it works: Catches errors your hyperfocused brain missed. Reduces anxiety about sending emails. Works everywhere you type.

💡 Why it works: Short summaries fit attention span. Gamified learning. Streaks motivate.

💡 Why it works: Strips away distracting website elements. Highlights and notes. Read offline.

💡 Why it works: No organizing required — AI does it. Search finds everything. Meeting notes auto-captured.

💡 Why it works: No rigid structure — organize YOUR way. Handwriting and drawing for visual thinkers. Audio recording syncs with notes so you can tap to hear what was said.

💡 Why it works: Never miss details when your mind wanders in meetings. Review later. Searchable = no more "what did they say about..."

💡 Why it works: Private and secure. Simple interface. Reminders to write.

💡 Why it works: Stop opening 47 browser tabs "to read later". Save it, close it, actually find it later. Clean reading view reduces distraction.

💡 Why it works: Zero setup complexity. Instant sync. Search finds everything. Completely free.

💡 Why it works: Simple and private. No vendor lock-in anxiety. Free tier is generous.

💡 Why it works: Full-screen mode blocks distractions. Typewriter mode keeps focus. Goals track word counts.