Comparison

Screencat vs Nudge

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

Head to head
About

Screencat

This app helps users break phone addiction and stop doomscrolling by "locking" distracting applications. Users earn coins by using the app, which can be spent to unlock apps or customize a virtual pet.

Highlights
  • Lock distracting apps
  • Gamified unlocking process
  • Earn coins for app usage
  • Customize virtual pet
  • Stop doomscrolling
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Are you addicted to your phone? Screencat is here to help! Screencat is a fun, simple, and super effective way to tame your phone addiction, and stop doomscrolling. Screencat lets you "lock" distracting apps and will force you to go through an unlocking process before you can use any apps you add. For every app you add to Screencat, you will earn coins. You can spend these coins to unlock apps, or buy stylish accessories for you cat! See our terms of service here - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Nudge

Features
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Focus is hard when life keeps interrupting. Kids, coworkers, phone calls, that thing you just remembered — it all adds up. Most timer apps punish you for being human. Nudge doesn't. **KEY FEATURES** - Gentle timer that pauses without punishment — pause whenever life interrupts, resume when you're ready. No dead trees, no failed sessions, no guilt. - Background execution that actually works — lock your phone, switch apps, put it in your pocket. Your timer keeps running and alerts you when it's time. - Silent vibration mode (Library Safe) — a custom triple-pulse vibration pattern that works even on mute. Focus in libraries, open offices, and shared spaces without disturbing a soul. - Flexible presets — Pomodoro, countdown, or open-ended count-up mode. Build timers that match how you actually work, not how a textbook says you should. - Session history with honest stats — see your real focus time, pause count, and total duration. No inflated numbers, no gamified streaks to stress about. - Smart defaults & day context — time-of-day greetings, remembered last preset, auto-start breaks. Nudge learns how you work and gets out of the way. **WHY NUDGE?** We built Nudge because every focus timer we tried made us feel worse. Paused? Failed session. Locked your phone? Timer stopped. Need silence? Too bad, here's an alarm. Nudge is different: - No shame for pausing. Life happens. Your timer understands. - ADHD-friendly. Flexible structures instead of rigid 25/5 boxes. Time awareness without time pressure. - Warm, not aggressive. Amber glow instead of red alerts. Encouraging copy instead of streaks and punishments. - One-time purchase. No subscriptions draining your account every month. **WHAT'S INCLUDED FREE** - Classic Pomodoro timer (25/5) - Up to 3 custom presets - Full session history - Silent vibration alerts - Background timer execution - All core features, no ads, no account required **NUDGE PRO — $6.99 (one-time)** - Unlimited custom presets - Per-timer analytics and breakdowns - Time awareness mode (periodic gentle nudges for time-blindness) - Shortcuts integration - CSV data export - Priority support All your data stays on your device. No account needed. No tracking. Just you and your focus. Questions or ideas? hello@nudge-timer.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nudge-timer.com/privacy

Screenshots

Screencat4 screens
Nudge2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Screencat at every 2 days against Nudge's weekly. 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. Screencat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and Nudge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screencat ships an update every 2 days, Nudge weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Screencat versus Nudge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreencatNudge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreencatRailsSquad OU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screencat

Subscriptions1
  • Screencat Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Screencat Pro Lifetime Special$24.99
  • Screencat Pro Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

Nudge

One-time1
  • Nudge Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Screencat free?
Screencat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nudge free?
Nudge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screencat or Nudge have ads?
Neither Screencat nor Nudge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screencat or Nudge?
Screencat ships an update every 2 days, and Nudge weekly. Most recently, Screencat was updated on September 15, 2026 and Nudge on September 14, 2026.

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