DreamSeeds · App Research Report · 2026-03-31

ParalyzeFix
Unlock Task Paralysis with AI

On-device AI micro-step coach that breaks through ADHD executive dysfunction — turning overwhelming tasks into tiny, actionable steps.

Health & Fitness $2.8B market One-Time $4.99 ADHD task paralysis
🟢
Research Verdict
GO
15M ADHD adults need task paralysis tools — Goblin Tools proves demand but lacks personalization and privacy.
7.8
out of 10
01 — Name Research

Candidate names

Recommended
ParalyzeFix
com.paralyzefix.app
.com Available ($11.25/yr) App Store: Clear
Name .com .io App Store Clear? Trademark Risk Score
ParalyzeFix ✅ Free ❌ Taken ✅ Clear Low 8/10
UnlockFlow ❌ Taken ✅ Free ⚠️ Similar Medium 6/10
MicroStep ✅ Free ✅ Free ✅ Clear Low 7/10
UnStuck ❌ Taken ❌ Taken ❌ Taken Medium 4/10
StartNow ✅ Free ✅ Free ✅ Clear Low 7/10
02 — Market

Market overview

TAM
$2.78B
Business Research Company 2025-2026
Growth Rate
15-18% CAGR
Year over year
Target User
ADHD adults with task paralysis

The ADHD app market is $2.78B and growing 15-18% CAGR. 15M+ adults in the US have ADHD, with task paralysis as the #1 reported symptom. Competitors like Tiimo ($12/mo) won iPhone App of the Year 2025, proving massive demand. Goblin Tools' Magic To-Do proves task decomposition works but lacks personalization and on-device AI. The subscription fatigue trend makes a $4.99 one-time purchase extremely attractive to this audience.

03 — Competition

Top 5 competitors

Monetization model, marketing strategy, and the #1 complaint from users for each.

#1 Tiimo ⭐ 4.5 · 500K+
💵 Est. Monthly Revenue

$500K-1M/mo

💰 Monetization
Freemium

Free tier + Pro at $12/mo or $54/yr. AI task breakdown behind paywall.

📣 Marketing

App Store Awards (iPhone App of Year 2025), neurodivergent community word-of-mouth, TikTok.

😤 #1 Complaint

Buggy — notifications fail, random logouts, keyboard coverage. 'One step forward, two steps back.'

#2 Goblin Tools ⭐ 4.7 · 100K+
💵 Est. Monthly Revenue

$50-100K/mo

💰 Monetization
One-Time

Website free, iOS app $0.99, premium for unlimited. Minimal monetization.

📣 Marketing

Organic word-of-mouth in ADHD/neurodivergent communities, Reddit, Twitter.

😤 #1 Complaint

Non-personalized — each session starts fresh. No calendar integration. Limited depth.

#3 Inflow ADHD ⭐ 4.3 · 220K+
💵 Est. Monthly Revenue

$4-5M/mo

💰 Monetization
Subscription

$48/mo or $200/yr after 7-day trial. Highest price in category.

📣 Marketing

Telehealth integrations (Done ADHD), mental health influencers, clinical partnerships.

😤 #1 Complaint

Very expensive ($48/mo). CBT approach too generic for severe executive dysfunction.

#4 Focusmate ⭐ 4.5 · 100K+
💵 Est. Monthly Revenue

$500K-1.5M/mo

💰 Monetization
Freemium

3 sessions/week free, Plus $8-12/mo unlimited. Body doubling model.

📣 Marketing

ProductHunt, ADHD community forums, Reddit, sponsorships.

😤 #1 Complaint

Not a task paralysis solution — requires you to already know what to start.

#5 Motion ⭐ 4.2 · 50K+
💵 Est. Monthly Revenue

$1-2M/mo

💰 Monetization
Subscription

$20-34/mo. AI auto-schedules tasks on calendar.

📣 Marketing

Product Hunt, tech/productivity influencers, paid ads.

😤 #1 Complaint

Expensive ($34/mo). Schedules tasks but doesn't help you START them.

The gap: No AI task paralysis breaker exists

Goblin Tools decomposes tasks but isn't personalized or on-device. Tiimo plans your day but doesn't help you START. Focusmate provides accountability but requires knowing what to do. No app combines personalized AI micro-step coaching with on-device privacy at a one-time price.

04 — ASO

Keyword strategy

🔴 High volume / High competition — use in description only
ADHD app focus timer task manager ADHD
🟡 Medium volume / Medium competition — title + subtitle targets
task paralysis ADHD executive dysfunction ADHD micro-steps
🟢 Low competition / Niche — quick ranking wins
task paralysis coach ADHD task unlocker executive function AI
ElementRecommended CopyChar Count
App Store TitleParalyzeFix: ADHD Task Coach29/30
SubtitleBreak Task Paralysis with AI28/30
Primary CategoryHealth & Fitness
05 — Scoring

Opportunity score

Market Size
9
Competition Level
7
Differentiation
8
Monetization Clarity
9
Tech Feasibility
8
ASO Opportunity
8
🟢 Overall: 7.8 / 10 — GO

ParalyzeFix addresses the #1 ADHD symptom (task paralysis) with a unique AI micro-step coaching approach. The market is proven ($2.78B, 15-18% growth) with Tiimo winning App of the Year 2025. The one-time $4.99 model is 10x cheaper than Inflow ($48/mo) and Goblin Tools proves task decomposition demand. Distinct from NudgeStart (body doubling) — this is personalized AI coaching that learns your paralysis patterns.

Biggest RiskBiggest Opportunity
Saturated general ADHD app space; Tiimo/Goblin Tools may add similar features $4.99 one-time captures subscription-fatigued ADHD users; 15M potential customers
06 — Spec

MVP app spec

Register these in App Store Connect before opening Xcode.

Bundle ID and IAP product IDs must be created in App Store Connect first. Mismatches are the #1 cause of upload failures.

Bundle ID — register this first
com.paralyzefix.app

Register in Apple Developer Portal → Certificates, IDs & Profiles → Identifiers

Monetization
One-Time Purchase

$4.99 one-time. Optional tip jar $1.99-$9.99.

IAP Product IDs — create in App Store Connect → In-App Purchases
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Tech Stack
  • iOS 17+, SwiftUI, Swift 6
  • @Observable for state
  • StoreKit 2 for IAP
  • No backend (fully on-device)
  • Foundation Models, EventKit, WidgetKit
Target User
ADHD Adults

Adults with ADHD who struggle with executive dysfunction and task initiation — the 'I know what to do but can't start' problem

MVP Core Features

#FeatureWhy It MattersSession
1AI Task DecomposerBreaks any task into personalized micro-steps based on your patternsS2
2Paralysis Pattern TrackerLearns when and why you freeze — time, task type, energy levelS3
3Micro-Step CoachWalks you through each step with encouragement and timersS4
4Widget Quick-StartHome screen widget shows your next micro-step — tap to startS5
5Win Streak & ProgressDopamine-friendly progress tracking without shame spiralsS6

9-Session Build Plan

S1
Scaffold + Auth
S2
AI task decomposition engine — Foundation Models micro-step generation
S3
StoreKit 2 / IAP
S4
Onboarding flow
S5
WidgetKit home screen quick-start + Lock Screen widget
S6
Progress tracking + win streaks + dopamine reward UX
S7
IAP + tip jar (StoreKit 2)
S8
Settings + account management
S9
Push notifications + TestFlight upload
DreamSeeds · App Research · 2026-03-31
ParalyzeFix Score: 7.8/10 GO