A Nudge vs Focusy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A Nudge
This app provides gentle reminders to take short breaks during your work sessions. It helps you maintain focus while ensuring you get moments of rest and relaxation. You can customize or postpone these prompts as needed.
- Random break reminders
- Customizable reminder intervals
- Cancel upcoming nudges
- Snooze alerts
- Promotes focus and relaxation
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A Nudge is an app that helps you focus on your work yet still take an occasional break. When you get A Nudge, stand up, get a drink, stretch, send a text, write a few chapters in your novel — whatever gives you a moment of peace. A nudge will happen within 25-50 minutes when you start a new one. You can cancel your upcoming nudge any time, or snooze it for a shorter random amount when it alerts you.
Focusy
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Focusy is a simple productivity app designed for people who struggle with focus, organization, or ADHD. Instead of overwhelming you with complex features, Focusy helps you take action with a clean and minimal interface. Stay organized, build routines, and start tasks faster using focus sessions and daily progress tracking. Perfect for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who wants to stay productive without stress. Key Features • Simple Task Manager Quickly capture tasks and clear your mind. • Daily Routines Create recurring routines and build powerful habits. • Focus Sessions (Pomodoro Timer) Start a focus timer and work without distractions. • Daily Progress Tracking Stay motivated with streaks and productivity insights. • Minimal ADHD-Friendly Design Designed to reduce cognitive overload and help you focus. • Smart Reminders Never forget important tasks or routines. Why Focusy? Many productivity apps are complex and overwhelming. Focusy is designed to be: • Simple • Minimal • Fast • Focused Open the app and immediately know what to do next. Focusy Premium Unlock the full experience with Focusy Premium: • Unlimited tasks • Unlimited routines • Advanced productivity statistics • Focus timer customization Pricing Monthly: $2.99 (3-day free trial) Yearly: $19.99 Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://hugosilva.carrd.co/#privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A Nudge at none against Focusy's 4. A Nudge also leads on device support and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price 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. Focusy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. A Nudge asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | A Nudge | Focusy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nathan Birkholz | Hugo Silva |
In-app purchases
A Nudge
No in-app purchases
Focusy
- Focusy Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Listify Auto Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Focusy Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
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- Listify - Auto Subscription$24.991 Year









