Comparison

Do Nothing. vs Cold Turkey

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Do Nothing.

This app encourages users to take a break from their busy lives and simply do nothing. It provides a dedicated space to rest the brain, organize thoughts, and assess feelings without the distraction of other applications. The goal is to promote mental well-being by allowing for moments of quiet reflection.

Highlights
  • Dedicated 'do nothing' time
  • Brain rest and relaxation
  • Thought organization
  • Feeling assessment
  • No other app usage rule
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I know this is sudden, but I have to ask... Do you sometimes feel a bit gloomy during the day? I do, sometimes. I can feel it coming on even now... It's not the biggest deal in the world, but I certainly feel better without it... Could you help get rid of my gloominess? I think we'll both feel better if we simply do nothing for a little while. By the way... I'll go ahead and explain a little bit about this app. In this hectic, overstimulated modern world, I think it would be good to take time out of your busy day and simply... Do Nothing. The brain needs its rest, too. It's the time when thoughts can be organized and feelings can be assessed. ... So let's Do Nothing. But there is one rule! No using other apps while you're Doing Nothing!

About

Cold Turkey

This app helps users break free from various addictions, including porn, gambling, and alcohol. It offers a structured recovery framework, daily exercises, and progress tracking to rewire habits and build discipline. Features include a website blocker, abstinence counter, and community support.

Highlights
  • Habit rewiring framework
  • Daily exercises and challenges
  • Progress and streak tracking
  • Integrated website blocker
  • Abstinence counter
  • Community support
Features
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Cold Turkey – Break Free from Addiction & Reclaim Your Life Join thousands taking control of their habits and living life on their terms. Cold Turkey is the #1 recovery app for addictions like fast food, gambling, and alcohol. Whether you're seeking a life reset, starting your nofap journey, or looking for a comprehensive dopamine detox solution, our proven system empowers you to reset your brain, rebuild discipline, and unlock your full potential. Backed by neuroscience and habit-change psychology, Cold Turkey combines the power of a website blocker, abstinence counter, and complete recovery toolkit in one app. Free 3-Day Trial • Then Subscription Required for all features. WHY PEOPLE TRUST COLD TURKEY REWIRE YOUR HABITS Our step-by-step recovery framework is rooted in neuroscience and behavioral science—the same principles used in smart recovery and celebrate recovery programs. We guide you through mental rewiring so you can finally break the cycle—no willpower exhaustion required. Think of it as your personal quitter coach and self control companion. DAILY PROGRESS, REAL RESULTS Replace temptation with motivation using daily exercises, micro-challenges, and reflection prompts that create lasting change. Our unfap-inspired methodology and detox me features help you build sustainable habits, one day at a time. SEE YOUR GROWTH Track improvements in focus, mood, relationships, and physical health with real-time stats and streak counters. Our built-in abstinence counter shows exactly how far you've come on your recovery journey. Watch your transformation unfold as you quit now and stay committed. POWERFUL RECOVERY TOOLS From blocking triggers with our integrated website blocker (similar to stoppr and quittr) to guided meditations and AI-powered accountability features, Cold Turkey arms you with everything you need to stay on track—whether you're quitting fast food, gambling, or alcohol. Perfect for anyone addicted and ready for change, our tools provide the self control you need when you need it most. A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY You're not doing this alone. Share wins, join challenges, and connect with people who understand your journey—from nofap warriors to those pursuing complete life reset transformations. Whether it's breaking one habit or many, find support from others in recovery who know what you're going through. LIFE AFTER QUITTING Imagine waking up energized without alcohol. Feeling in control when faced with gambling urges. Breaking free from compulsive gambling use through a structured dopamine detox. Reclaiming health and confidence by leaving fast food behind. That's the life you can build—starting today with quit now determination and the right recovery tools. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION A Cold Turkey subscription gives you full access to all features, programs, and content. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off in your iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. DISCLAIMER: Always consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns or before making significant lifestyle changes. By subscribing to Cold Turkey you agree to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).

Screenshots

Do Nothing.4 screens
Cold Turkey3 screens

Verdict

The call

Do Nothing. and Cold Turkey both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Do Nothing.'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Cold Turkey's. Do Nothing. also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Cold Turkey's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Do Nothing. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cold Turkey sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Do Nothing. against 4.7 for Cold Turkey. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 245 and 345 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Do Nothing.'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Cold Turkey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Do Nothing. ships an update every 7 months, Cold Turkey every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Do Nothing. versus Cold Turkey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo Nothing.Cold Turkey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (245 ratings) — better4.7 (345 ratings)
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings245345 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB132 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerponos corporationWherk

Customer experience

Do Nothing.

All ratings245 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative16.4%

Cold Turkey

All ratings345 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Do Nothing.

One-time3
  • Set Time Freely$0.99
  • No Ads$0.99
  • Focus Mode$0.99
10 purchases

Cold Turkey

Subscriptions10
  • Premium2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Premium2 variants$19.991 Year
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  • Premium2 variants$29.993 Months
  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Premium$34.991 Year
  • Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Do Nothing. free?
Do Nothing. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cold Turkey free?
Cold Turkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Do Nothing. or Cold Turkey?
Do Nothing. is rated higher. Do Nothing. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Cold Turkey averages 4.7 from 345 ratings.
Do Do Nothing. or Cold Turkey have ads?
Both Do Nothing. and Cold Turkey show ads.
Which is updated more often, Do Nothing. or Cold Turkey?
Do Nothing. ships an update every 7 months, and Cold Turkey every 4 days. Most recently, Do Nothing. was updated on October 17, 2026 and Cold Turkey on October 16, 2026.

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