StoweA disclosure first: I build Stowe. This page names where Tiimo is the better pick, plainly, because a comparison that always ends “buy mine” is an ad. Facts about Tiimo come from its own website and store listing as of August 17, 2026; where its site does not say something, the table says “not stated” rather than guessing. Both apps have free ways to try them — verify against the apps themselves.
What is each app?
Stowe is a voice-first daily planner for iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch: you say what is on your mind, on-device AI sorts it into tasks, routines and things, and today holds 3–5 doable things. No account, works offline, free with an optional Pro subscription. (What is Stowe?)
Tiimo. Tiimo describes itself as "a visual AI planner built for real life", "built by and for neurodivergent people from the start", available on iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, Android and the web, with a free tier and Tiimo Pro.
Stowe vs Tiimo, side by side
| Stowe | Tiimo | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A short daily plan (3–5 things) plus a journal — deliberately not projects, timelines or teams. | A visual planner and focus tool: timeline-style day view, checklists, focus timer, widgets, and AI that breaks tasks into steps with time estimates. |
| Voice capture | Voice-first: tap the mic and say everything in one go; on-device AI splits it into tasks, routines and things with dates. Typing works too. | Yes — you can "type or speak what's on your mind" and its AI breaks it down and organizes it into a plan (in Pro). |
| Where the AI runs | On-device (Apple Intelligence on supported iPhones). Nothing you say leaves the device. | Its site does not state on-device processing; the AI features and the web app point to cloud processing. |
| Account required | None. No sign-up, no login; data lives on your devices and in your private iCloud. | Yes — you log in, including at its web app. |
| Works offline | Fully — capture, transcription, structuring and the journal all work in airplane mode. | Not stated on its site as of August 2026. |
| Price model | Free (capture, the daily plan, nudges, widgets, streaks, 7 days of journal). Optional Pro subscription, monthly or annual, 7-day trial; price shown per territory in the App Store. | Free tier (planning tools, to-do lists, focus timer); Tiimo Pro subscription with a 7-day trial adds AI task breakdown, custom widgets and advanced scheduling. |
| Platforms | iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch. Apple-only. | iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, Android, web. |
| ADHD framing | Built for overwhelmed brains, ADHD included: one thing at a time, 3–5 things a day, no red overdue lists, streaks that bend. A planning tool, not a medical product. | Central: "built by and for neurodivergent people", with ADHD and autism named on its site. |
Details shift with updates — treat the table as a snapshot from August 17, 2026 and check current listings before deciding.
When to pick Tiimo
Pick Tiimo if you want a visual, timeline-shaped day with a focus timer, AI that breaks a task into timed steps, and apps on Android, iPad and the web. It has been built for neurodivergent users from the start, and if seeing time laid out is what keeps you moving, it is the more complete tool.
When to pick Stowe
Pick Stowe if what you need is somewhere for racing thoughts to land: you speak, on-device AI sorts it, and today holds 3–5 things — no account, no server, works in airplane mode, free for the daily loop. Stowe is Apple-only, has no timeline or focus timer, and does one thing on purpose.
Frequently asked questions
Are Stowe and Tiimo both for ADHD?
Both are made with ADHD and overwhelm in mind, from different directions. Tiimo is a visual planner built by and for neurodivergent people, with time laid out and AI task breakdown. Stowe is voice-first and on-device, built around getting thoughts out of your head and keeping the day small. Neither is a medical product.
Which one runs its AI on the device?
Stowe does: speech is transcribed and structured on the iPhone, with no account and nothing sent to a server. Tiimo's site does not describe on-device processing; its AI task breakdown is part of its Pro tier and it runs on the web too, which points to cloud processing. Check its privacy policy for specifics.
Does either work on Android?
Tiimo does — iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, Android and web. Stowe is Apple-only: iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch.