Playbook vs NURU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Playbook
Access and manage your creative files seamlessly across all your devices. Share your work, get feedback on the go, and post directly to social media from your mobile device.
- Seamless cross-device file access
- Share work and receive feedback
- Post directly to social media
- On-the-go creative file management
- Beautifully view and find files
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You asked and we answered: it’s finally here! The Playbook Mobile App is now available on iOS so you can see everything and find anything, beautifully, anywhere. Share your work and receive feedback while you’re on the go, seamlessly access your creative files across devices, and even post to social media - all from your Playbook. Happy Playbookin’! Psst… tag us on social media at @playbook_hq to let people know that it’s time to make the switch to Playbook! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://www.playbook.com/privacy
NURU
This app helps you reduce screen time and digital distractions through a collaborative approach. Set custom fasting schedules, block distracting apps, and join groups to stay accountable and focused on what matters.
- Custom fasting schedules
- App and social media blocking
- Group accountability circles
- Synchronized breaks
- Progress tracking and insights
- Flexible offline mode
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Reclaim your attention, master your time, and break free from digital noise—together. Digital Fasting is a revolutionary digital wellness tool that turns screen-time management into a collaborative, shared journey. By combining Apple’s advanced Screen Time (Family Controls) API with a unique, team-driven approach to focus, Digital Fasting helps you and your friends build indestructible digital habits. HOW IT WORKS: 1. DEFINE YOUR FAST: Set custom schedules, choose your fasting duration, and configure your cooldown grace periods. 2. SHIELD DISTRACTIONS: Seamlessly lock distracting apps, social media, and games using system-level shields. No bypasses, no cheats. 3. JOIN FASTING CIRCLES: Fast synchronously with friends, coworkers, or accountability partners. When the circle fasts, everyone focuses. 4. SYNCHRONIZED BREAKS: Enjoy earned breaks together. Your app shields will unlock automatically when the entire circle enters a scheduled break window. 5. DEEP INSIGHTS: Track your streaks, review analytical breakdowns of your weekly progress, and watch your concentration index soar. KEY FEATURES: • Group Accountability (Fasting Circles): See who is fasting in real-time. Transparent group dynamics ensure everyone stays committed. • System-Level Shielding: Employs Apple's official Screen Time API to block distracting apps securely and safely without compromising user privacy. • Flexible Offline Mode: Lose internet connection? Your fast state transitions seamlessly to a localized individual fast, protecting your streak. • Premium Upgrades: Unlock unlimited active circles, advanced custom scheduling templates, and comprehensive analytical insights with our 7-day free trial. Built with premium performance, beautiful dark-mode glassmorphic styling, and absolute respect for your privacy (we never see your personal app data). Take the leap. Start your Digital Fasting journey today and focus on what truly matters. --- SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Fasting Circles require a Circles Premium auto-renewing subscription. • Circles Premium Monthly: $4.99/month (after 7-day free trial) • Circles Premium Yearly: $49.90/year (after 7-day free trial) Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apps.fueera.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NURU at 100% against Playbook's 63%. NURU also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Playbook's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Playbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $18.00 per month and NURU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NURU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playbook has 119 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Playbook's written reviews are positive against 100% of NURU's.
Playbook ships an update weekly, NURU every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Playbook | NURU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (119 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 119 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Playbook.com | FUEERA LLC |
Customer experience
Playbook
NURU
In-app purchases
Playbook
- Playbook Pro$18.001 Month
- Playbook Team$250.001 Month
NURU
- Circles Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Circles Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
