# Now vs Amba

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Now at none against Amba's 3. Now also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18). Amba's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amba sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

Now ships an update every 6 weeks, Amba every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Now | Amba |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Orlin TODOROV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534536987) | [Amba UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735500191) |

## What reviewers say

### Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-kredor/id1534536985)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Amba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amba-mindful-screen-breaks/id6741873819)

This app helps you regain control over social media usage by creating a mindful pause before accessing apps. It uses a physical tag to unlock your chosen applications, breaking impulsive habits and fostering intentional use for increased focus and clarity.

**Highlights:** Physical tag for app access, Breaks impulsive app usage, Fosters intentional social media use, Increases focus and clarity, Easy NFC tag setup, Flexible session ending

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Now free?

Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Amba free?

Amba is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Now or Amba have ads?

Neither Now nor Amba shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Now or Amba?

Now ships an update every 6 weeks, and Amba every 8 days. Most recently, Now was updated on October 27, 2026 and Amba on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*