Promptly vs Coulda
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Promptly
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Promptly is your wake-up weapon to kill procrastination and bad sleep. I built this because I was stuck sleeping all day, wasting time, feeling tired. Sound familiar? Promptly gets you moving the second you wake up with a fun twist. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Coulda
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Coulda is a task app built for the things you keep putting off. Add what you're avoiding, and Coulda shows exactly how long you've been ignoring it. It can roast you for the delay, break the task into tiny first steps, and reward you when you finally finish. Built for everyday procrastination: the email you owe, the form you're dreading, the call that keeps moving to next week. FACE WHAT YOU'RE AVOIDING โข Task creation with effort level, time estimate, and optional deadline โข Avoidance time counter โ see exactly how long each task has sat untouched โข Procrastination score updated as you add and complete tasks โข Cost calculator: see what your delay is actually costing you in real money GET UNSTUCK โข Roasts โ sharp, funny nudges that make avoidance harder to ignore โข Coaching mode for when you want encouragement instead of a roast โข Tiny steps โ Coulda breaks each task into a realistic first move โข Daily nudge notifications with rotating procrastination-aware copy โข Pomodoro timer to help complete the task FINISH AND FEEL IT โข Completion modal with a satisfying reward flow โข Collectible cards โ a new card unlocks each time you finish a task โข Personality type based on your procrastination patterns โข Share your unlocked cards and personality results TRACK YOUR PATTERNS โข Weekly report with avoidance trends and completion streaks โข Stats overview with your procrastination score over time โข Completion history COULDA PREMIUM (optional in-app purchase) Premium adds more modes, deeper stats, and extra tools when you're ready: โข Premium modes: Ghost, Chaos, Zen, Midnight, and Corporate โ each changes the app's tone and feel โข Roast rerolls anytime (free roasts refresh every 3 hours) โข Heatmap โ visual avoidance history across weeks and months โข Longest Delays โ a ranked list of your most avoided tasks โข Full personality analysis with archetype details and insights โข Victory lap animations on task completion No account. No ads. Your tasks stay on your device. Coulda is a practical, playful way to make avoidance harder to ignore. It is not a medical app or therapy tool. Coulda is free to download. Premium features are available via optional in-app purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Promptly at every 4 days against Coulda's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Promptly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Coulda sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Promptly ships an update every 4 days, Coulda every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Promptly | Coulda |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muhammad haris Shahbaz | Vinay Bomma |
In-app purchases
Promptly
- Promptly Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Promptly Premium Lifetime$9.99
Coulda
- Coulda Monthly$1.991 Month
- Coulda Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Coulda Lifetime$8.99









