FocusGenie: ADHD Manager

It has so much promise but it’s far too buggy. Crashes every time I try to use study buddy, notifications come up that say “text” instead of actual descriptions, unable to add your own categories for the to-do list, and more issues. I’ve unsubscribed and actually want a refund since it doesn’t perform as promised. If bugs could be ironed out and it performs as promised, it would be a great app. It needs work though.

This app has great potential and I’ve been eagerly awaiting its release for so long but sadly there are a few bugs that mean I can’t use it properly right now. Things like the Study Budy and music/soundscapes don’t work and as soon as I select them the app crashes. Just leaving this review as feedback so the issues can be fixed and then I’ll happily come back for another try :) thanks for what you’re doing guys!

Have emailed customer service at least 3 times with no acknowledgment or response

I’m very excited for this app. Unfortunately the to do or “smart focus” function isn’t working. I made sure my software is updated on my iPhone & iPad. Have re-download the app to make sure I troubleshoot on my end. With two devices no luck in getting the functionality on the to-do check list to be marked complete. I have emailed about this bug in the app message function. I have cancelled my subscription within the trail and will come back and try again once i can see that the initial bug fixes have been resolved. Once i can fully use the app I intend to update this review as I’ve been very excited in anticipation of the focus genie app release. I understand that these things should happen but wanted to communicate this slight problem and hopefully see when it’s corrected. The visuals and other functionality looks exciting and I’m so keen to drive right in !!

I’ve really enjoyed using the to do list especially because if a task is not completed it automatically rolls over to the next day so I do not forget tasks as often. I love that in the moment I can add to my list whereas with paper lists I would think of something in the go then forget by the time I was around my paper list. The learning modules can be nice as well. I do wish the app worked more consistently. At least a few times a month it will open but I cannot get it to respond. Update: I love how responsive and thoughtful the customer service is in regards to the one issue I’ve had. They instructed me via email to reinstall the app which so far has solved the issue

I enjoyed using the app at first but for the past month or more it freezes and I am unable to do anything. Very disappointed in what I thought would be an incredibly helpful app.

I downloaded the app and started the free trial. I was super excited because I’ve been in a bit of a slump at work and I thought it’d really help my productivity but the app isn’t working at all. I can’t click on anything or even scroll. What the heck. This was supposed to be my saving grace 😩

Came back to try again, and still experiencing app ending bugs. My main beef now revolves around the Pomo/focus timer. Resets if you are in another app for too long, then you age to reset the entire thing. Doesn’t notify or keep the timer active unless you stay in the app. Completely defeating the purpose of it being a phone app. Tried to use this for work and constantly had to reset the timer .. Why hasn’t this been fixed after almost 6 months past release ?

So far I do like the app, it’s clearly created by someone who understands ADD/ADHD! My only complaint would be the fonts are so tiny it’s hard to read sometimes. Wish I could log in from a computer instead of my Apple phone, for a bigger screen. I hope they fix this, it’s a game changer.

As someone with ADHD who is also a therapist specializing in ADHD I’m so grateful for people like Dr. Hamdani for creating tools to make mental things physical. This app has some cool stuff like daily mood and symptom tracking and the psycho-educational lessons are awesome. I also love the task timer function. I’ve had some challenges though: the task timer doesn’t make a sound when it’s time to take a break. The push notifications weren’t working. Tasks can’t be set to repeat Reword questions so they aren’t yes or no. For example “how are you different from your siblings?” instead of “are you different from your siblings?” The “mark as read” thing is very small - make it a button. When I used the timer: When I switched over to another app like messages, the study buddy image disappeared. Also once the app closed and my timer reset. Study buddy also froze regularly. Timer is inaccurate if you switch over to another app. Thanks for considering my feedback!