Looking for a Tiimo alternative? It depends on where you get stuck.

Tiimo is a beautifully designed, award-winning visual planner with AI planning help and a web version. Now does less on purpose: it shows one task and one concrete first step with a short timer. Four questions will tell you which fits.

Which one fits you? 4 quick questions

1. Do you want to plan and visualise your whole day?

2. Would AI help breaking down your plans be useful?

3. Is starting the hard part, even when you know what to do?

4. Would a cheap one-time purchase suit you better than a subscription?

Tiimo vs Now at a glance

	Tiimo	Now
Core idea	Visual day planner with an AI planning partner	One task, one first step, one visible timer
Best for	Structuring the day	Getting started right now
Account	See its listing	Free to use with no account
Pricing	Free version, subscription for full features and web	Free; Pro $4.99/month, $29.99/year or $59.99 once
App Store ratings	4.6 from about 22,000 ratings	Newer, fewer ratings so far

Facts from each app's App Store listing, November 2026. Now is made by Honest Little Apps, the studio behind this page.

Planning problem or starting problem?

Many people with ADHD have beautiful plans and still can't begin. If that's you, more planning won't help; a smaller first step and a short, visible timer will. If your days feel shapeless, a visual planner is the better tool.

Try our body doubling timer for a session right now.

Now: ADHD Task Starter

Now: ADHD Task Starter shows one task, one concrete first step and a short visible timer. Built for anyone who finds starting hard. Free with no account; Pro is optional.

Free on the App Store

Questions

What is a good alternative to Tiimo?

If your trouble is starting rather than planning, Now keeps it to one task and one first step. Tiimo is the better pick for visual day planning.

Does Now need an account?

No. It's free to use with no account.

Where did these comparison facts come from?

From each app's App Store listing in November 2026. Features and prices change, so check the listing before you decide.

Updated November 11, 2026.

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