Buddy: ADHD Study Assistant
Mark Searle Productivity iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Buddy: ADHD Study Assistant is a free Productivity app for iPhone and iPad by Mark Searle. Requires iOS 18.0. Updated September 20, 2025.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 5 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 20
- 2025 · v2.1
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About Buddy: ADHD Study Assistant
Break tasks down and build focus with Buddy, a smart study app designed by a neurodivergent dad with ADHD for his neurodivergent daughter. Buddy helps users overcome overwhelm by breaking tasks into manageable blocks without adding complexity. Perfect for those with ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent minds, but beneficial for all students and adults who struggle with focus. How Buddy Works: Simple Task Breakdown • Divide any task into small, achievable blocks • No need to spend time detailing each block • Quickly create manageable sections that feel doable • Adjust the number of blocks anytime during a session Customized Focus System • Short, timed focus periods reduce the pressure of long work sessions • Scheduled breaks prevent burnout and mental fatigue • Personalised timing settings fit your unique concentration abilities • Build healthy study habits with balanced work/rest intervals Visual Progress & Positive Reinforcement • Track progress with a simple, satisfying grid system • "Click the tick" to mark completed blocks • Celebrate small wins with confetti and visual rewards • Experience the motivation of seeing progress accumulate Clean, Calming Interface • Bright and engaging design with soft, blended tones • Distraction-free environment optimised for focus • Simple, intuitive controls reduce cognitive load • Friendly Buddy character provides gentle guidance Unlike apps that add distractions through excessive gamification, Buddy balances engagement with proven productivity methods that translate to real-life skills. Whether you're tackling homework questions, reading assignments, study sessions or any challenging task, Buddy helps you build confidence through consistent progress. Download Buddy today and transform overwhelming tasks into achievable victories, one block at a time.
What’s new
Version 2.1 · Updated September 20, 2025
- Update to app icons to take advantage of new ios26 glass icons - Appstore review request
App privacy
The developer, Mark Searle, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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