Ready to revolutionize your daily routine? I dove headfirst into Tiimo, Apple's crowned iPhone app of the year for 2025, and the experience was eye-opening. This isn't just another organizational tool; it's a potential game-changer, especially for those with neurodivergent brains. Let's explore why.
This app, designed with an AI-powered visual planner, is marketed towards individuals with neurodivergent brains. It combines to-do lists, daily tasks, and reminders with an AI chatbot, offering a unique blend of features. The app is free to download, with a premium version available for $10 a month.
Tiimo, which was a finalist for Apple's Design Award in 2024, snagged the top spot in the 2025 App Store Awards, surpassing competitors like BandLab and Ladder. Apple highlighted these apps for their ability to refine daily workflows. On Thursday, Tiimo ranked 33rd among productivity apps, quickly climbing to 4th on Friday following the award announcement.
Founded in Copenhagen in 2015, Tiimo began as a research project focused on neurodivergent teens by Melissa Würtz Azari and Helene Lassen Nørlem. It has evolved into an app designed to support people with ADHD, autism, or those who prefer visual organization.
The company secured $4.7 million in funding in August 2024, according to PitchBook.
As someone who identifies as neurodivergent, I was eager to try the free version to see if it could bring order to my life.
First Impressions: Simple and Intuitive
The app's design is clean and straightforward. The homescreen features four bottom tabs for to-do lists, daily tasks, a "focus" tab, and a weekly summary. An AI assistant icon floats in the corner, ready for interaction. The daily task section is neatly categorized into morning, day, evening, and anytime tasks.
Putting the AI Assistant to the Test
The Tiimo chatbot functions similarly to other AI assistants, offering prompts to create tasks and to-do items. I started by asking it to plan my week. The feature worked smoothly, with only a minor glitch requiring me to resubmit my first query. The AI assistant understood my requests well, creating relevant entries.
Daily Tasks: A Real-World Test
I typically prefer to go with the flow, but I wanted to see if the app could help me remember essential daily tasks. I set up my agenda, including tasks like walking my dogs twice a day and taking my medication. The chatbot handled these requests with impressive accuracy, and I loved how it automatically assigned themed emojis to my to-do list items.
To-Do List: For the Less Frequent Tasks
I used the to-do section for less frequent chores. I manually entered tasks like doing the dishes, grocery shopping, and making my bed (which, let's be honest, doesn't happen every day!). The app still generated emojis for each item, and I could customize them.
The Verdict: A Helpful Companion
At 6 p.m., I received a reminder to walk my dogs, along with a 30-minute focus timer. The app even offered background music. The reminders for my medication were invaluable.
Overall, Tiimo proved to be a valuable tool for organizing my day. It was great to input tasks into the AI chat and receive reminders, which motivated me to check items off my list. Consistency is a challenge for me, but I would continue using Tiimo to help change that.
But here's where it gets controversial... Do you think AI-powered planners are the future of organization?
And this is the part most people miss... How might this app be improved to better serve its users?
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