The core difference
Tiimo is a visual time-blocking planner. It puts your tasks on a beautiful timeline with countdown timers — great for time-blindness, great for structured days. Lunar is a capacity-based filter. Every morning it asks how much you have, then shows you only what fits — filtered by your energy level and cycle phase.
If your energy is consistent week-to-week, Tiimo's approach is excellent. If your focus crashes during your luteal phase and period — as it does for most women with ADHD — you need a tool that can see that.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Tiimo | Lunar |
|---|---|---|
| Built for ADHD women specifically | General neurodivergent | Yes |
| Visual time-blocking / timeline | Core feature | Not the focus |
| Menstrual cycle awareness | No | Yes — phase filter |
| Energy-based task filter | Co-planner reshuffles your day when energy is low | Yes, 4 levels filter the list |
| Cycle phase input | No | Optional, at check-in |
| AI task breakdown | Yes, AI Co-Planner breaks tasks into steps | Yes |
| Visual countdown timers | Yes | No |
| Cross-platform | iOS, Android, web, watch | iPhone (iOS 26.1 or later) |
| Streak / guilt pressure | Minimal | None by design |
| Price | Free version (basic planner, limited AI chats); Pro with a 7-day trial on the yearly plan | 14-day free trial, then $79.99/yr |
Checked October 2026 against tiimoapp.com and the App Store.
Who should use Tiimo
- Your energy is relatively stable week-to-week
- Time-blindness is your biggest ADHD challenge
- You think in pictures and respond well to visual timelines
- You need Android or web access
- You want visual countdown timers for each task
Who should use Lunar
- Your focus and energy shift significantly across your cycle
- You get overwhelmed by seeing your full task list at once
- You want a planner that automatically adjusts when you're in a low week
- You need something that works without setup or maintenance
The hormone factor
Estrogen supports dopamine production. When estrogen drops — during the late luteal phase and period — ADHD symptoms intensify: focus crashes, task initiation becomes harder, emotional regulation is lower. This happens on a predictable monthly schedule.
Tiimo gives you a beautiful visual map of your day. Lunar gives you a task list that shrinks automatically when that crash arrives. Neither app is wrong — they solve different problems in the same space.
Verdict
Choose Tiimo if visual time-blocking and countdown timers are the tools your ADHD brain specifically responds to, and your energy is relatively stable. Choose Lunar if your focus varies week by week with your cycle and you need the list itself to adapt — not just look better.
Many ADHD women end up using both: Tiimo for the schedule layout, Lunar for deciding what goes in the layout on any given day.
Is Tiimo better than Lunar for ADHD?
Tiimo is better if your primary challenge is time-blindness and visual time-blocking. Lunar is better if your energy and focus vary by week — especially if you have a menstrual cycle that affects your ADHD symptoms.
Does Tiimo have cycle tracking?
No. Tiimo has no menstrual cycle awareness. It treats every day the same regardless of your hormonal phase. Lunar filters tasks by both energy level and cycle phase.
Can I use Tiimo and Lunar at the same time?
Yes. Tiimo handles visual daily scheduling; Lunar handles which tasks belong in the schedule given your energy today. Many ADHD women use both.