Comparison
NoRush vs Todoist for ADHD
Todoist is on most "best ADHD apps" lists, and for good reason: it captures tasks quickly and runs everywhere. It was not designed around ADHD. NoRush was.
The short answer
Choose Todoist if you need a reliable task manager on every device, with projects, due dates, sharing and a free plan. Choose NoRush if long lists overwhelm you and you want a tool that shows one task, makes time visible, and never says "overdue".
Who wrote this: we make NoRush. The facts about Todoist come from its own website, checked on October 2, 2026. Products change, so confirm the details on Todoist's site.
What Todoist is
Todoist is one of the most widely used task managers. You can type a task in plain language, such as "call the dentist Friday 2pm", and it sets the date. It has projects, labels, filters, recurring tasks and shared lists. It runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android, Apple Watch and Wear OS, with browser extensions and email add-ons. There is a free plan, and paid Pro and Business plans.
What Todoist does well
- Very fast task entry in plain language.
- It is on every device you own.
- Projects, due dates, recurring tasks and collaboration.
- A real free plan.
- A long track record.
Side by side
| Todoist | NoRush | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Everyone | People with ADHD |
| Platforms | Almost everything, including phones | Desktop Chrome and Edge only |
| What you see | Lists and projects | One task, then a short Today list |
| Late tasks | Marked overdue | Never. You move them without judgement |
| Time | Due dates and reminders | A visual timer, clock times and pace learning |
| Projects, sharing, recurring tasks | Yes | No |
| Price | Free plan, plus paid plans (see its site) | $5 a month, $49 a year or $99 once, after 7 free days |
Which one should you choose?
Choose Todoist if
- You need tasks on your phone.
- You manage projects, shared lists or recurring tasks.
- Long lists do not bother you.
- You want a free plan.
Choose NoRush if
- You have tried Todoist and the list became a wall.
- The red overdue count makes you avoid the app.
- Your main problem is starting and staying on a task.
Using both
A common setup is Todoist as the long-term store for everything, and NoRush for what you are doing today. Each morning, copy three tasks across.
Compare NoRush with Todoist yourself
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Add to Chrome, free for 7 daysQuestions people ask
Is Todoist good for ADHD?
For many people, yes. Quick capture and wide availability are real strengths. Others find that a growing list with overdue counts becomes a source of stress. It depends on whether lists help you or freeze you.
Does NoRush import from Todoist?
No. NoRush has no import from other apps. It is meant to hold a short list, so most people type in the few tasks they need for today.