The Ram vs Novi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Ram
This app helps users complete their training, stay informed about company news, and connect with colleagues. It serves as a central hub for professional development and internal communication.
- Complete training modules
- Stay updated on company news
- Connect with colleagues
- Professional development hub
- Internal communication tool
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Complete all your training with the The Ram, stay up to date with company news and keep in touch with colleagues.
Novi
This app helps you break phone addiction by physically locking distracting applications. Simply tap an NFC tag to lock and tap again to unlock, creating a deliberate barrier to endless scrolling and reclaiming your focus.
- Block any application
- Instant lock/unlock with NFC
- Minimalist interface
- No ads or tracking
- Offline functionality
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Novi helps you break free from phone addiction and reclaim your focus. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose which apps distract you most 2. Lock them by tapping a Novi 3. Tap again to unlock No willpower needed. No complicated settings. Just a simple physical action that creates a barrier between you and endless scrolling. WHY NFC? Unlike other app blockers that can be bypassed with a few taps, Novi requires you to physically interact with an NFC tag to unlock your apps. Place your tag somewhere inconvenient - on your fridge, in another room, or at your desk - and suddenly checking social media requires actual effort. FEATURES • Block any app on your phone • Instant lock/unlock with NFC tap • Clean, minimal interface • No ads, no tracking • Works offline PERFECT FOR • Students who need to focus while studying • Professionals who want distraction-free work time • Anyone trying to reduce screen time • People who've tried other blockers without success
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Novi at 100% against The Ram's 67%. Novi also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). The Ram's advantage is iOS requirement (11.4 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Ram ships an update every 3 months, Novi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Ram | Novi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Young & Co.'s Brewery. PLC | Novi |
Customer experience
The Ram
Novi
In-app purchases
The Ram
No in-app purchases
Novi
No in-app purchases
