Amazing Marvin

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The Customizable Task Manager for ADHD

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Overview

Amazing Marvin is a customizable task manager designed specifically for ADHD minds that helps you start, focus, and follow through on tasks. With 100+ features and 300+ customizable settings, it adapts to how you work rather than forcing a rigid system. The app combines to-do lists, day planning, calendars, habits, and goals with unique anti-overwhelm features to reduce procrastination and increase productivity.

Features

46 features across 9 categories

ADHD & Anti-Overwhelm(3)

Anti-Overwhelm

Hide tasks to reduce anxiety and prevent overwhelm from large task lists

Procrastination Wizard

Walk through tasks step-by-step and break through resistance when stuck on a task

Task Breakdown

Split big tasks into small steps to make them more manageable

Analytics(1)

Analytics & Insights

View analytics and insights about your productivity patterns

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Customization(5)

300+ Customizable Settings

Fine-tune Marvin with over 300 customizable settings

Custom Menus

Create custom menus for quick access to frequently used functions

Custom Themes and Colors

Customize the appearance of Marvin with custom themes and color schemes

Custom Views

Create custom views to organize and display your tasks your way

Custom Workflows

Create workflows tailored to your specific needs and preferences

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Focus & Execution(7)

Focus Mode

Work on one task at a time without distractions

Spotlight

Focus on 1-3 hours of work at a time with suggestions, curated sessions, or Marvin picking for you

Super Focus Mode

See just one task at a time to stay calm and focused instead of paralyzed by a giant list

Task Batching

Group similar tasks together for more efficient execution

Task Jar

Let randomness cut through decision fatigue by randomly selecting what task to work on next

The Funnel

Narrow focus from all tasks to one task progressively

Work Sessions

Organize work into structured sessions for better focus and productivity

Motivation & Accountability(1)

Accountability Pledge

Pledge real money on task deadlines and pay if you miss them for financial stakes to get things done

Motivation & Habits(5)

Daily Affirmations

Daily motivational tips and messages to keep you inspired

Dopamine Menu

Quick wins to boost motivation when motivation dips

Gamification

Earn points, levels, and rewards to stay motivated and build momentum

Habit Tracking

Track and maintain habits with progress visualization

Streaks

Build habits with daily streaks to track consistency and maintain motivation

Organization(13)

Color Coding

Visually organize and categorize tasks with customizable color schemes

Flexible Due Dates

Set flexible due dates for tasks that adapt to your workflow

Groupings/Sections

Organize tasks into custom groups and sections for better structure

GTD Methodology

Getting Things Done methodology support with multi-level organization and flexible due dates

Kanban Board

Organize tasks using Kanban layout for visual workflow management

List Layouts

Multiple customizable list layout options including vertical and grid views

Multi-level Organization

Organize tasks hierarchically with multiple levels of nesting

Projects & Categories

Organize tasks hierarchically using projects and categories

Recurring Tasks

Never forget routine items with recurring task functionality

Review Dates

Set review dates for tasks to revisit and reassess progress

Smart Lists

Auto-filter tasks by criteria to create dynamic task lists

Sort & Filter

Sort and filter tasks by various criteria for easier management

Task Attributes

Add attributes to tasks including urgency, energy level, and importance

Also in: Hugging Face, Smartsheet, 1Password

Planning & Scheduling(8)

Calendar View

View tasks and schedules in a calendar format for better planning visualization

Capacity Estimator

Estimate daily capacity to avoid overloading your schedule

Daily Schedules

Create detailed daily schedules for your tasks and commitments

Day Planning

Schedule tasks for each day and get instant feedback on whether your plan is realistic or over capacity

Orbit

Stay structured without rigid schedules by using the Orbit feature for spontaneous work

Time Blocking

Block out specific time periods for focused work on particular tasks

Time Estimates

Know how long your day will take with accurate time estimation for tasks

Weekly Planning

Plan your entire week ahead with overview and detail views

Time Management(3)

Pomodoro Timer

Built-in Pomodoro timers with customizable work and break intervals for timed focused sessions

Time Tracking

Track exactly how long you spend on each task for billing, reporting, or understanding productivity patterns

Timer & Pomodoro

Built-in timers for tracking focused work sessions

Pricing

Marvin Pro

Popular
$8/month or $96/year (Save 33%)
  • All 100+ amazing features
  • Unlimited tasks & projects
  • Custom workflows & views
  • Analytics & insights
  • Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
  • Personal email support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Amazing Marvin

Monthly$8/mo
Yearly$96/yr
5-Year Total$480

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$96
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$288
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$480
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 46 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Amazing Marvin alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 46 features.

Buy Amazing Marvin

Better Value
Monthly cost$80/mo
3-year total$2,880
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Amazing Marvin saves ~$34,080 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 46 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

20 known integrations

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