now on iOS
ADHD cleaning app for adults who can't start
Nudge is an ADHD cleaning app that gives you one doable next step before it asks you to manage a whole routine. Choose the time and energy you have, or use Panic Clean for a time-sensitive reset. It provides task-organization support for iPhone, not diagnosis or treatment.
Free to start on iPhone: one task a day plus three guided sessions a week. Weekly Premium has no free trial; eligible new Monthly and Annual subscribers receive a 7-day trial.
Built from the can't-start problem, not a perfect-home ideal
I build Nudge alone, and I live with executive dysfunction. I designed it around one tiny action, changing capacity, and restarting without a missed-day penalty—the cleaning support I wanted to use myself.
See how Nudge makes the next step smaller
Current Nudge screens from the App Store listing, not concept art or a generic task-manager template. Drag the shelf sideways.
one two-minute task
One concrete action. Stop when the timer ends or capacity says done.
more than one way to begin
Rescue, Scan Mess, Panic Clean, Plan My Day, or a task that fits your time.
one visible zone
An optional room photo narrows a crowded space to one starting point.
a spoken first move
Rescue reads out one physical step, so you do not have to read anything.
wins without scorekeeping
Momentum counts what you did. Nothing breaks when you skip a day.
Screens shown are verified first-party Nudge screens. Features may require Nudge Premium.
Watch the real Nudge screens in sequence
This silent tour shows first-party Nudge screens in sequence. It covers the one-step start, momentum view, Panic Clean timer choices, and where Scan My Mess fits, without staged results or concept UI.
Read the product-tour transcript
- 0–7 seconds: Start with one tiny step instead of a full chore backlog.
- 7–14 seconds: See completed tiny wins without turning one missed day into failure.
- 14–21 seconds: Choose a 10, 20, 30, or 60-minute Panic Clean reset.
- 21–28 seconds: Use optional Scan My Mess input to find a starting point; photos are not used to train AI models.
- 28–35 seconds: Nudge combines one tiny step with energy-aware plans for iPhone.
One tiny start
When the room feels too big, Nudge gives you one small task instead of a full list.
Plans that match today
Choose your energy and time. Nudge builds a cleaning plan around what is possible now.
Quick help for crisis cleans
Panic Clean sorts tasks by visual impact when guests are close or time is short.
Why a cleaning app can still feel too hard
A lot of cleaning apps are built around schedules, recurring chores, and long checklists. Those can help once you are already moving. They are less helpful when the hard part is choosing the first thing.
Different tools solve different barriers. Our transparent ADHD cleaning app comparison explains when a recurring chore tracker, shared household game, body-doubling app, or one-step-at-a-time coach may fit better.
Nudge starts before the checklist. It helps you pick one tiny action, then gives you another only when you are ready. The goal is not a perfect home. The goal is a room that feels easier to enter, one step at a time.
Nudge vs. a recurring chore tracker
Neither format is best for everyone. A recurring tracker can be the better choice when the main job is coordinating or remembering repeat chores. Nudge is built for the earlier moment when choosing and beginning the next action is the hard part.
| What you need | Recurring chore tracker | Nudge |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Maintain repeating chores and see what is due | Choose a doable first step when starting is the barrier |
| Planning style | A recurring schedule you configure in advance | A plan shaped around today's room, time, and energy |
| Overwhelming rooms | Usually shows the task list you created | Can give one tiny action or break a larger task into steps |
| Guests arriving soon | Follow your existing chores or make a short list | Panic Clean prioritizes visible-impact tasks for the time available |
| Shared household accountability | Often the stronger fit for assigning and rotating chores | Designed primarily as individual starting and planning support |
Compare named tools, pricing, platforms, and research methods in our evidence-based ADHD cleaning app comparison.
What Nudge helps with
Can't Start
Tap for one tiny task under five minutes. No sorting through a full room first.
Energy-aware plans
Low energy, medium energy, or ready for a longer clean. Nudge adjusts the plan.
Scan My Mess
Use your camera to turn a room into a short, ordered list of starting points.
Task breakdown
Turn a big task like clean the kitchen into small checkable steps.
Turn “clean the kitchen” into concrete next actions
A room-sized instruction is a project, not one task. Nudge can break it into specific, time-bounded actions so you do not have to plan the whole sequence before moving one thing.
- Put dishes in the sink (about 1 minute)
- Clear the left counter (about 2 minutes)
- Wipe the stovetop (about 2 minutes)
- Take out the recycling (about 1 minute)
The breakdown is planning support, not a neurological treatment or a guarantee that one sequence will fit every room. You can swap a step, choose a smaller plan, or stop after the first action.
What Nudge is, and is not
Nudge is a cleaning-specific starting and planning tool. It is not a general task manager with an ADHD label, a household-assignment game, or a substitute for medical care or hands-on support.
When Nudge is the right fit
- You want to clean, but the starting point feels unclear.
- You need cleaning plans that change with your energy.
- You do better with one small action than a long list.
- You sometimes need a fast visual reset before someone comes over.
- You want support that feels warm, quiet, and low-pressure.
When another app may fit better
If you mainly need shared family chores, leaderboards, or child task approval, a household chore app like Sweepy may be a better fit. If you want established dirtiness indicators for recurring routines, Tody may be closer to what you need. Nudge is for iPhone users whose hardest cleaning moment is starting.
Pricing
Free to download, with a free daily loop you can keep using: one task at a time plus three guided cleaning sessions a week. Premium unlocks Panic Clean, Scan My Mess, AI plans, task breakdowns, rooms, and Momentum, and costs $2.99/week with no free trial, $6.99/month with a 7-day trial for eligible new subscribers, or $49.99/year with a 7-day trial for eligible new subscribers.
Get Nudge on iPhone — free to startFAQ
Is Nudge an ADHD cleaning app?
Yes. Nudge is an iOS cleaning app built for adults who struggle with task initiation, overwhelm, and executive dysfunction. It helps organize cleaning into small steps, but it does not diagnose or treat ADHD.
How is Nudge different from a cleaning schedule app?
Most cleaning schedule apps help you track recurring chores. Nudge focuses on the start: choosing one tiny action, adapting to your energy, creating quick Panic Clean plans, and scanning a room when you do not know where to begin.
Does Nudge diagnose or treat ADHD?
No. Nudge is task-organization and gentle productivity support. It does not diagnose ADHD, treat ADHD, or replace medical care.
What happens to photos used with Scan My Mess?
A room photo is optional. If you submit one, it is sent to Claude by Anthropic to generate your cleaning plan. Nudge does not permanently store the photo on its servers after the plan is generated, and the photo is never used to train AI models.
Is Nudge available on Android?
No. Nudge is currently available for iPhone on the iOS App Store.