Start My Idea: ADHD Apps

Welcome to another edition of Start My Idea. This time, we're diving into the fast-growing world of ADHD Apps.

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TODAY’S TREND
📈 ADHD Apps

Search volume for “ADHD” has climbed nearly 5× in the past 24 months. The category blends task management, time tracking, and emotional regulation which meets demand for structure that feels supportive, not clinical. Apps show two clear patterns: 1. lightweight, bite-sized guidance wins and 2. playful accountability keeps people engaged. Big opportunity: layer real-life aids, community, and “done-for-you” systems on top of these apps so users stick with them.

TODAY’S IDEAS
💡Ideas based on today’s trend

💡 TapTiles NFC Kit

Sell a pack of NFC “focus tiles” (stickers/cards) that trigger single-task modes on a phone—start a 25-minute timer, open today’s task in Notion, enable app blockers, and play a focus playlist—just by tapping the tile.

Where to start: Source NFC stickers ($10–$20 per 50) - from Amazon, design five preset automations using iOS Shortcuts/Android NFC, print a quick-start card, and sell kits on Etsy/Gumroad. Bundle “study,” “email,” “chores,” and “wind-down” tiles with QR setup videos.

💡 SprintHouse Pop-Up

Run local “body-doubling” sprints: 2-hour sessions with a host, timers on a screen, and reward breaks. Offer Zoom versions for remote members. Members book a seat, state one task, and leave with a micro-win.

Where to start: Rent a coffee shop corner or coworking room off-hours, use a simple site (Tally/Calendly + Stripe) to sell passes, run four sessions weekly, and add a monthly membership with Discord check-ins and printable sprint cards.

💡 Sidekick Studio Market

A marketplace for ADHD-friendly templates: visual daily boards, one-tap morning/evening routines, “five-step project” blueprints, sound cues, and icon packs—optimized for Notion, Apple Reminders, Google Tasks, and Routinery.

Where to start: Create 10 starter packs yourself, recruit 5 creators for revenue share, host on Gumroad/Payhip, and post weekly “template drops” on TikTok/IG. Upsell a $7/mo “Template Club” for fresh packs + Q&A.

💡 PocketPM (Text-First Coach)

A no-app, SMS-only routine coach. Each morning you get one text: today’s top task, a timer link, and a two-line plan. At night: a 30-second check-out. Works alongside any app—keeps friction low.

Where to start: Use Twilio + Airtable to send/track daily texts, launch a 14-day free challenge, and charge $9–$15/mo after. Add optional “Sunday Reset” calls in small groups for $29/session.

💡 QuestDeck for Families

Printable “quest cards” that turn chores/homework into quick missions. Scan a QR on each card to trigger a ready-made routine in Routinery (or a timer playlist) and award points toward small rewards.

Where to start: Design 40 cards (PDF + cardstock prints), record short setup clips, sell on Etsy with an add-on sticker sheet. Partner with parent coaches for bundles (morning routine pack, homework pack, ADHD-friendly cleaning pack).

Each of these ideas stacks on the ADHD app wave while staying scrappy under $10k: simple hardware (NFC), lightweight software (Shortcuts/SMS), templates, pop-ups, and printables. Start small, prove people stick with it, then layer memberships and partnerships.

Until next time,
Dwayne & Matt