FOCO

For ADHD users: FOCO breaks overwhelming tasks into tiny steps with AI guidance so you start and finish without relying on willpower.

Built by Adi Ben Elyahu · Artificial Intelligence · Productivity · Freemium

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Launched on Launch Llama Aug 3, 2026 · #15 of 101 that day

About

FOCO is an ADHD focus companion app that breaks down overwhelming tasks into tiny, actionable steps to help you overcome task initiation challenges. Using AI task breakdown, a daily start feature, and focus mode with a calm timer, it guides you one step at a time without relying on willpower. The app includes momentum tracking and is designed specifically for ADHD brains that struggle with starting, not doing.

Competitors: Goblin Tools (task magic), Focusmate (co-working sessions), Timeular (time blocking & tracking), Akiflow (task breakdown workflow), Done (ADHD-friendly task app)

Key Features

Break down overwhelming tasks into smaller, actionable steps using AI
Start tasks with a guided daily feature designed for task initiation
Use focus mode with a calm timer to maintain concentration
Track momentum to visualize progress and maintain motivation
Receive step-by-step guidance that reduces reliance on willpower

Use Cases

Use AI task breakdown to convert a large project (like 'build website') into tiny steps, then work through them sequentially with focus mode
Start your day with FOCO's daily start feature to identify and initiate one manageable task before momentum naturally builds
Enable focus mode with the calm timer when task initiation feels hardest, letting the app guide you through small, concrete steps
Track momentum over time using FOCO's momentum tracking to visualize progress and identify which task types are easiest to start
Rely on step-by-step AI guidance instead of willpower by breaking down any overwhelming task into actions small enough to begin immediately

Who it is for

Adults with ADHD who struggle with task initiation and task paralysis.
People who find it hard to start tasks and want a planner that reduces the need for motivation.

Pricing

Monthly plan is $9/month. Yearly plan is $59/year ($4.92/mo) and includes a 7-day free trial, with unlimited AI task breakdown, focus sessions and timer, progress tracking, and templates with task scanning.

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FAQ

What is task paralysis?

Task paralysis is the gap between knowing what you need to do and being able to start it. You are not avoiding the task and you have not forgotten it. You simply cannot make the first move. It is commonly described alongside ADHD, where it overlaps with task initiation, a recognized executive function.

Can an app actually help with task paralysis?

It can if it targets the right moment. Most productivity apps assume you can start, so they hand you a longer list. FOCO gives you one subtask at a time, never the whole task, and an AI focus companion stays present while you work it. That combination is aimed squarely at the start, not at the planning.

Is FOCO an ADHD planner app?

Yes. FOCO is an ADHD planner app with a built-in calendar and reminders, built around the hardest part: starting. You add tasks by voice, text or a photo of a handwritten list, and one tap breaks a task into small, timed steps.

Is this just another to-do app?

No. To-do apps assume you can start. FOCO assumes you can't, and solves that.

What if I've tried everything already?

That's exactly who FOCO is for. Most tools fail because they expect motivation. FOCO removes the need for it.

Do I need ADHD?

No. If you struggle to start, FOCO helps. Diagnosed or not.

What if I lose focus again?

You will. That's normal. FOCO is built for that. It gently brings you back, without guilt.

How much does FOCO cost?

The yearly plan is $59 a year and starts with a 7-day free trial in the App Store or Google Play. The monthly plan is $9 a month.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. No commitment. No tricks. You cancel in the App Store or Google Play.