App review
Inflow — structured ADHD coaching (CBT-based programme)
UK app for structured ADHD coaching, co-founded by an ADHD psychologist. CBT content adapted from Safren/Ramsay, live video group coaching, community. English-only, 7-day free trial, then affordable monthly subscription.
What it is
Inflow is an English-speaking app offering structured ADHD coaching, launched in 2019 and co-founded by Dr George Sachs (PsyD, clinical psychologist specialised in ADHD in New York) and Mathias Oliveira (CEO). The product combines three building blocks:
- Video CBT modules organised as a progressive path (fundamentals → emotional regulation → focus → relationships).
- Weekly live video group coaching (6-10 people, led by a trained coach).
- In-app community for tip-sharing and async accountability.
The content draws explicitly on the adult ADHD CBT protocols (Safren/Ramsay), which are the only CBT protocols scientifically validated for adults with ADHD [3] .
Pricing
- Free trial: 7 days (card required, cancellation possible).
- Monthly:
12.99 €/month (£11 / ~$14). - Annual:
79.99 €/year (£70 / ~$87), about ~6.66 €/month — roughly 49% savings. - Payment: card or Apple/Google Pay.
Useful comparisons:
- Shimmer (US, 1:1 human coaching): $172-230/month.
- Private CBT therapist in France: 60-100 € per session, out of pocket.
- In the UK: NHS IAPT is free but long waitlists; private CBT ~£80-120/session.
- In the US: private CBT therapist $150-250/session.
- Inflow positions itself as a serious entry-level option: not a replacement for a dedicated coach, but far more structured than a basic tracker app.
What works
Serious content. Unlike 90% of “ADHD” apps on the market (which sell gamified habit lists), Inflow delivers a real psychoeducational journey: executive functions explained, emotional regulation techniques, concrete scripts. You can feel the ADHD psychiatrist co-founder in the tone.
Group accountability. Group coaching sessions create a powerful “you’re not alone” effect. Many users report it’s the first time they’ve talked about ADHD with peers.
Accessible price. At ~13 €/month, it’s cheaper than a single therapist session and gives a continuous frame between sessions (or while waiting — often 6-12 months in France, and similarly long on the NHS in the UK).
Anti-streak rigor. No aggressive punitive gamification. The path waits until you’re ready.
What’s questionable
English only. This is the #1 barrier for a non-bilingual French speaker. Video modules are in English, no official French subtitles.
Group coaching vs 1:1. You don’t choose your coach, and you don’t build an individual relationship. If you’re looking for a personalised therapeutic alliance, this isn’t the right tool.
“Forever subscription” business model. English-speaking users on r/ADHD report content becomes repetitive after 3-6 months. The app is especially valuable at the start; renewing for 2 years straight can become less useful.
Not AuDHD-aware. Content is centred on pure ADHD. Sensory issues, masking, alexithymia aren’t covered. For an AuDHD person, it’ll remain partial.
Evidence level. Inflow has not published a peer-reviewed clinical study validating its own app’s efficacy. The modules rely on Safren/Ramsay (validated for CBT in ADHD generally), but the app itself hasn’t been tested in an RCT.
For whom, for what
Good fit if you’re:
- ADHD diagnosed or self-identified, waiting for a specialist appointment.
- Comfortable enough in English to follow a video and a spoken conversation.
- On a tight budget but willing to invest 10-13 €/month in something serious.
- Looking for a structured path (not just a one-off tool).
Skip it if you’re:
- Non-English speaking (Inflow has no serious French-language equivalent in 2026 — that’s the gap).
- In acute crisis (severe depression, suicidal ideation): Inflow isn’t care.
- Looking for a dedicated 1:1 long-term coach (→ Shimmer or private coach).
- Sensitive to recurring fees without renewed content.
Alternatives
- Shimmer: weekly 1:1 human coaching, $172-230/month. More expensive, more personalised.
- Numo: direct competitor, CBT micro-lesson format, partially free, US.
- Private CBT therapist: 60-100 €/session in France, £80-120/session in the UK, $150-250/session in the US. 1:1. Long access delays.
- Public mental health services: free or subsidised (NHS IAPT in the UK, CMP in France, insurance-covered in the US), but long waits (6-18 months in many places).
Verdict
Inflow is the most credible structured ADHD coaching app in the English-speaking market in 2026, at an accessible price. The “ADHD-specialist psychiatrist + Safren/Ramsay CBT” positioning is honest, and the product delivers on its promises for anyone who reads English.
Major limitation: no serious non-English equivalent exists at the time of writing. The French market remains split in two: expensive private therapists with long waits, or uncertified pseudo-coaches. For many bilingual non-English speakers, Inflow remains the best price/quality compromise available.
Heads up
- Not a medical substitute. Inflow doesn’t diagnose, doesn’t prescribe, doesn’t replace a psychiatrist or CBT with a trained therapist.
- Check the Terms of Service and refund policy before an annual subscription.
- Data hosting and processing: UK post-Brexit — if you’re sensitive about health data, read the privacy policy carefully.