Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to ADHD Focus Light
Two years ago, someone on HN shared an interesting ADHD hack: a tiny LED that blinks at 120 bpm and gradually slows to 60 bpm, supposedly helping your brain sync and calm down into focus mode. I found Qiaogun's implementation (ADHD_Blink) for M5StickC Plus, and adapted it for the newer M5StickC Plus2 with some tweaks - simpler 50% duty cycle flash, configurable ramp-down, auto sleep, etc. Honestly, I'm not sure if it actually works. I'll be trying it out myself to see. But the building process itself was quite fascinating. I used Claude Code for the entire implementation - from reading the…
ADHD Focus Light is a firmware implementation for the M5StickC Plus2 that displays a blinking LED pattern, starting at 120 beats per minute and gradually slowing to 60 bpm, intended to help users enter a focused state.… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Prevent eye strain in the blink of an eye
2024 · blinko.io · its alternatives →
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I recently learned about some fascinating research done at MIT for potentially treating Alzheimer’s using light and sound stimulation at 40 hertz. Nothing has been proven yet, but it seemed compelling to me, especially given the safety and simplicity of the treatment (i.e., no drugs, no electrodes, just looking at light and hearing sounds). I wanted to try it myself, but was surprised how hard it was to find something free and easy to use to generate such pulses. Which is odd because I remember some freeware DOS program I tried back in the 90s which did all this kind of stuff (anyone know…
2024 · alzheimersbuddy.com · its alternatives →
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Turn overwhelm into tiny first steps Your AI focus companion
Jul 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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GoblinX▲115Tools for those with ADHD & anxiety to boost productivity
2023 · goblinxadhd.com · its alternatives →
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Find out if you are at risk for ADHD with just a webcam
2022 · readabletech.com · its alternatives →
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Hey HN, I've struggled with time-blindness my whole life. ADHD means I can write 14 tasks on a to-do list and genuinely believe I'll finish them before lunch. Reality disagrees at 11 PM when everything falls apart. DayZen is my solution: your day as a 24-hour radial clock. Tasks become colored arcs. When the circle fills up, it's full. No more lying to yourself about what actually fits. Just shipped 1.4 with Focus Mode The new version adds features I've wanted since day one: Focus Mode: Full-screen timer that zooms into your current task. Distractions fade, simple controls keep you on track.…
Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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2023 · complish.ai · its alternatives →
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Hi HN! First time posting. I created a tool for my Autistic son who is in high school junior battling severe ADHD symptoms. His difficulties include; 1. Time blindness 2. Lack of executive functioning skills 3. Task initiation issues These three were severely affecting his grades. We had a consultation with a Developmental Psychologist who prescribed Concerta that improves his ability to focus in class. In addition he also has the boilerplate ADHD accommodations(2X time on tests and quiet place to take the test). These collectively improved his test taking abilities. But, when it came to his…
2024 · voxtodo.com · its alternatives →
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Hardware device for ADHDers that blocks digital distractions
Aug 2026 · button.focusbear.io · its alternatives →
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Turn screen time into focus time with your ninja companion
Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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TiniAid▲17Noise cancellation for your mind - soundscapes for ADHD
Jun 2026 · tiniaid.in · its alternatives →
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ADHD-friendly focus training in 10 minutes a day
Jul 2026 · focuscoach.dev · its alternatives →
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AI-powered planner that works with your ADHD brain
2024 · adhdfocus.online · its alternatives →
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Instant micro-exercises & custom soundscapes for ADHD focus
2025 · adhdhelp.app · its alternatives →
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A reading sanctuary for ADHD；更简单、更专注、更快速的阅读体验
Dec 2025 · adhd-rea.netlify.app · its alternatives →
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Set Your Rhythm, Achieve Your Goals
2025 · dailydopamine.pro · its alternatives →
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Your goblin loses HP when you doomscroll. Stay focused
Apr 2026 · getbrainfog.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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Calm focus & task tools built for ADHD brains
Jun 2026 · sunflowermori.com · its alternatives →
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A focus timer that respects your time
Apr 2026 · getpomo.app · its alternatives →
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Tame your time. Pomodoro-powered productivity for ADHD.
2024 · focuscommit.com · its alternatives →
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