FinishTrax guide

An ADHD task outliner that shows the shape of your work

FinishTrax turns a large project into a visible tree of smaller steps. Progress moves from completed subtasks into their parents, and Focus mode can hide every branch except the one you chose.

Written by Linda Fitriani, developer of FinishTrax · Updated August 18, 2026

Short answer: FinishTrax is an ADHD task outliner for iPhone and iPad. It combines unlimited task nesting, automatic parent progress, one-branch focus, and a timer that keeps the current task's subtasks visible.

Why use an outline instead of one flat list?

A flat list shows every item at the same level. That can be useful for a short shopping list. It is harder to read when one item is really a project with ten dependent steps.

An outline keeps the relationship visible. You can open the part you need, close the rest, and understand why a small step belongs to a larger result.

Prepare the monthly report ├── Open last month's report ├── Copy the structure ├── Update the numbers │ ├── Revenue │ └── Support volume ├── Write the summary └── Send before 3 PM

How FinishTrax handles the outline

Create the result. Start with a project or outcome, not every possible action.
Add only the next useful layer. Break down the part that still feels unclear.
Complete child tasks. FinishTrax calculates the parent progress automatically.
Enter Focus mode. The chosen branch stays visible while unrelated work hides.
Start a session when useful. The timer opens with the branch's subtasks below it.

FinishTrax on iPad showing folders, project cards, nested information, and automatic progress bars. — The iPad outline keeps folders and project structure visible in one screen.

Who this structure may fit

People whose tasks often become projects after they start.
People who want to see one branch without deleting or hiding the full plan permanently.
People who prefer choosing their own next step instead of receiving an automatic plan.
People who want progress to come from finished work, not streaks or scores.

If a short flat list already works well, an unlimited outline may be unnecessary. FinishTrax is also not a medical treatment, diagnostic tool, or replacement for professional care.

Common questions

What is an ADHD task outliner?

An ADHD task outliner is a task tool that shows projects as a hierarchy instead of one flat list. FinishTrax is designed for ADHD minds, but it is a productivity app, not a medical device or treatment.

How deep can FinishTrax tasks be nested?

FinishTrax supports unlimited task depth. A project can contain tasks, subtasks, and deeper branches without a fixed level limit.

Does FinishTrax plan or break down work with AI?

No. The user creates the outline and chooses the next step. FinishTrax supplies structure, progress rollup, Focus mode, and timing tools.