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Are there apps that help establish routines for ADHD? 

PostedOctober 21, 2025
UpdatedOctober 21, 2025
ByMy Patient Advice
Author: Phoebe Carter, MSc | Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

Yes, there are several ADHD routine apps designed to support focus, structure, and task follow-through. These tools can make daily routines easier to start and stick to, by offering visual reminders, timers, and flexible scheduling options tailored to ADHD needs. 

For people with ADHD, routines don’t always come naturally. Forgetfulness, time blindness, and low motivation can disrupt even the best-laid plans. That’s where ADHD scheduling tools and digital planners come in. They offer structure without pressure and adapt as your day unfolds. 

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Digital Tools That Support ADHD-Friendly Routines 

Tech-based supports are particularly helpful for building consistency and managing attention. Here’s how different types of apps can help: 

1. ADHD Digital Planners 

Apps like Tiimo, Notion, or Structured let you map out your day with visual blocks, colour-coding, and flexible timeframes, ideal for creating routines that don’t feel rigid. 

2. ADHD Reminders & Timers 

Apps like BFT (Before, During, After), Due, or Google Calendar can provide recurring nudges to help you stay on task or transition smoothly between activities. 

3. Habit-Tracking Tools 

Apps such as Habitica or Streaks gamify your daily goals, making habit-building more engaging and consistent. 

Visit providers like ADHD Certify for personal consultations to better understand how brain imaging can inform ADHD treatment.  

For a deeper dive into the science, diagnosis, and full treatment landscape, read our complete guide to time management and ADHD.  

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Phoebe Carter, MSc
Author

Phoebe Carter is a clinical psychologist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Applied Psychology. She has experience working with both children and adults, conducting psychological assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based therapies. Phoebe specialises in neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, and learning disabilities, as well as mood, anxiety, psychotic, and personality disorders. She is skilled in CBT, behaviour modification, ABA, and motivational interviewing, and is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals of all ages.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the author's privacy. 

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS, author and a reviewer for my patient advice - mypatientadvice.co.uk
Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Reviewer

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez is a UK-trained physician with an MBBS and experience in general surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, gynecology, intensive care, and emergency medicine. She has managed critically ill patients, stabilised acute trauma cases, and provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. In psychiatry, Dr. Fernandez has worked with psychotic, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders, applying evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. Her skills span patient assessment, treatment planning, and the integration of digital health solutions to support mental well-being.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the reviewer's privacy.