Comparison

TantalusPath vs Affluence

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

Head to head
About

TantalusPath

This app uses random positive reinforcement to help you achieve your goals and align with your values. It guides you through a cycle of anticipating, earning, and enjoying rewards, with customizable options and progress-based unlocks.

Highlights
  • Random positive reinforcement
  • Goal and value alignment
  • Reward anticipation and earning
  • Customizable reward pools
  • Unlockable progress and story
  • Tips on intermittent rewards
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Get ready to unleash the power of random positive reinforcement to better move yourself in line with your values and goals. Get your mind working for you! What will you accomplish with your reward-enhanced brain? Using Tantalus Path involves a four step cycle: 1: Anticipate the reward- think about how great it will be to experience 2: Earn the reward- use that anticipation to make progress on something that aligns with your values and goals 3: Roll for a reward- come back to the app and see what you win! 4: Enjoy the reward- or go back to Step 2 if you didn't win As you make consistent progress towards becoming the person you want to be, you will unlock new ways to manage your rewards and how they are awarded, and progress the story. Customize your reward pool until it perfectly matches what works for your unique brain. Unlock and choose between roll types to ensure the correct rewards show up at the right time. Along the way you'll receive tips on implementing random intermittent reward so you can become an expert without having to read all the scientific literature. Your mind is powerful vehicle, and it's time to get in the driver's seat! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Affluence

Features
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Affluence turns screen time into a balance. Instead of only showing how many hours you spent on your phone, Affluence helps you manage your attention like money. Your day starts with a time allowance. Distracting apps reduce your balance. Focus sessions help you earn time back. The result is a simple, visual way to see where your time is going before the day runs out. Affluence is built for people who want more control over scrolling, social media, and late-night phone use — without relying on easy-to-ignore app limits. What you can do with Affluence: • Set a daily screen time allowance Choose how much time you want available each day and track how much remains. • See phone use as transactions Distracting app usage appears like charges in a ledger, making screen time easier to notice and understand. • Earn time back with focus sessions Use focused work, study, reading, or other intentional sessions to deposit time back into your day. • Understand your daily balance See how much time you have left, how much you’ve spent, and whether you’re still on track. • Make late-night scrolling harder to ignore Affluence can apply stricter rules at night, when endless scrolling is easiest to justify. • Build better awareness over time Use your Wallet and Ledger to understand patterns in your screen time and make better choices. Affluence does not shame you for using your phone. It simply makes your time visible. Your attention has value. Give it a balance. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://affluenceapp.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-36caccc0f33880fb86e7ea3cc3756710

Screenshots

TantalusPath4 screens
Affluence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Affluence at every 2 weeks against TantalusPath's every 3 months. TantalusPath's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. TantalusPath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Affluence sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TantalusPath ships an update every 3 months, Affluence every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TantalusPath versus Affluence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTantalusPathAffluence
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerendipity Systems LLCDharshan Bellie

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TantalusPath

Subscriptions1
  • Tantalus Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Gem bundle$59.99
2 purchases

Affluence

Subscriptions2
  • Affluence Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Affluence Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TantalusPath free?
TantalusPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Affluence free?
Affluence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TantalusPath or Affluence have ads?
Neither TantalusPath nor Affluence shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TantalusPath or Affluence?
TantalusPath ships an update every 3 months, and Affluence every 2 weeks. Most recently, TantalusPath was updated on September 24, 2026 and Affluence on September 22, 2026.

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