Neuro Venture: ADHD Focus
Built by a neurodivergent developer for neurodivergent people, because we process the world a little differently.
Latest update Home Screen widgets and a Live Activity for the focus timer.
The Vision
Building for the ADHD Brain
I've always hated doing chores—and honestly, I still do. That's why I created a habit tracker that actually makes me want to finish my daily tasks. As a gamer, getting rewarded for the boring stuff is the only thing that keeps me motivated.
Real Payoffs
Turning daily chores into quests that earn XP and gold, so finishing the boring stuff actually pays off.
Visual Rewards
Every completion triggers haptic feedback and pixel-art animations designed for maximum satisfaction.
Craftsmanship Timeline
CONCEPT & PERSONAL NEED
I built this because I needed it. Most habit trackers assume a neurotypical brain, but for me, checking a box isn't enough. I needed stakes, rewards, and a system that speaks to how my ADHD brain actually works.
GAME MECHANICS AS HABIT SYSTEMS
Your habits become quests. Complete them and your character levels up, earns gold, and experience. The game mechanics are the habit system.
RETRO AESTHETIC & PIXEL ART
I spent a lot of time creating new outfits for the hero. I eventually had to increase the gold costs for the top-tier legendary gear because it's actually quite easy to rack up XP and gold once you get into a rhythm with your tasks.
FEATURES & PROFILE
I added little quality-of-life features like scheduling reminders for later, adding custom notes, and setting difficulty levels. You get 5 XP for easy tasks, 10 XP for medium, and 15 XP for hard. You can track your entire journey—lifetime XP, level, and gold—right in your profile.
App Store Launch
I had five beta testers helping me out for a week. We didn't have a single crash, but I started getting impatient with how long the testing phase was taking. I decided to just go for it and launched it on the App Store.
WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES
With ADHD, out of sight really is out of mind, so after launch I wanted Neuro Venture to show up outside the app. I added a Home Screen widget in small and medium sizes. The Daily Quest widget is free, and Premium unlocks the rest of the collection.
I also built a Live Activity for the focus timer, so your quest name, the countdown, and the XP and gold you'll earn stay on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while you work. The same countdown runs inside the app, with pause and end controls.
On the health side, the app can read your steps, walking and running distance, and workouts from Apple Health. It's read-only, and nothing gets written back.
Tech Stack
UI Framework
SwiftUI
Alerts
Push Notifications
Payments
StoreKit
Widgets
WidgetKit
Live Activities
ActivityKit
Health
HealthKit