Comparison

NONET Factory vs Timeout Card

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

Head to head
About

NONET Factory

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NONET — Less scrolling, more life.
NONET helps you take back control of your time and attention by reducing everyday smartphone dependence. It’s a small pod paired with an iOS app: you can start a distraction block from the app, but to unlock everything you always need the NONET pod. How it works -- Choose distractions: select the apps and notifications you want to block (social, games, email, etc.). -- Start a block: begin a focus session directly from the app in seconds, or with a tap on the NONET pod. Before you confirm, the app clearly warns you that you’ll need the pod to unlock. -- More focus, fewer temptations: during the session, the apps you chose become inaccessible, reducing the urge to grab your phone on autopilot. -- Unlock only with the pod: to end the session and return to normal phone use, bring your iPhone close to the NONET pod. No quick unlock inside the app—this is intentional friction designed to make “going back to scrolling” less impulsive. Key features -- App + physical pod: a combined digital + physical solution that makes distraction blocking truly effective. -- Fast blocks in-app, physical unlock: start in a few taps, but unlock only with the pod—intentional friction that helps you resist the instinct. -- Plug & play: pair it once, set the apps to block, and you’re ready. No complicated setup. -- Recovered time stats (coming soon): see how many hours you’ve won back from endless scrolling. -- Custom modes (coming soon): create profiles like Study, Work, Family Time, Relax—with different allowed/blocked app sets. Who it’s for -- Students who want real study sessions without notifications. -- Young professionals working remotely who need to block distractions during work hours. -- Anyone who feels they spend “too much time” on their phone and wants a simple but tangible way to cut back. NONET is your ally to regain focus, productivity, and real-life quality time. A quick block from the app, an unlock only with the pod—so you’re in control, not your smartphone.

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Timeout Card

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The average person spends years of their life staring at a screen. Timeout helps you take that time back. Timeout combines a physical NFC card with a mobile app to create a simple but effective barrier between you and your biggest distractions. Unlike traditional screen-time tools, Timeout adds real-world friction. Instead of tapping "Ignore Limit" and continuing to scroll, you must physically tap your phone on your Timeout Card to unlock blocked apps. WHY TIMEOUT WORKS Most screen-time solutions are easy to bypass: • Screen Time limits can be ignored in seconds. • Deleted apps can be reinstalled immediately. • Grayscale mode can be turned off anytime. Timeout makes distractions inconvenient, helping you pause and make intentional decisions about how you spend your time. DESIGNED FOR • Reducing social media usage • Fighting doomscrolling • Improving productivity and focus • Studying without distractions • Building healthier digital habits • Being more present with family and friends Spend less time scrolling and more time living. Lock Your Apps. Unlock Your Life.

Screenshots

NONET Factory4 screens
Timeout Card4 screens

Verdict

The call

NONET Factory and Timeout Card are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NONET Factory versus Timeout Card: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNONET FactoryTimeout Card
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiuseppe Ferretti de LucaPatrick Reaport

In-app purchases

None

NONET Factory

No in-app purchases

None

Timeout Card

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NONET Factory free?
NONET Factory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timeout Card free?
Timeout Card is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NONET Factory or Timeout Card have ads?
Neither NONET Factory nor Timeout Card shows ads.

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