Comparison

Dōan vs Nocrastinate

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

Head to head
About

Dōan

This app provides an unguided meditation timer that uses gentle gong sounds to help you maintain focus. Customize session length, nudge frequency, and choose from various gong sounds. It runs in the background, even with the screen off.

Highlights
  • Customizable session length
  • Configurable focus nudges
  • Choice of gong sounds
  • Background operation
  • Screen-off functionality
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"Dōan - person who leads a meditation session using bells to keep time and nurture an atmosphere of focus and clarity" Dōan is an unguided meditation timer that periodically reminds you to return focus to your meditation practice using gentle gong sounds. You can: - Configure the length of each session and how often you want to be nudged to return your focus - Choose your favourite gong sounds from multiple recordings - Turn off your screen: The app will keep running in the background even when the screen is locked or turned off

About

Nocrastinate

This mental wellness app uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help users understand and overcome procrastination. It combines mood tracking, guided exercises, focus timers, and goal setting to build positive habits and improve mental well-being.

Highlights
  • Daily mood check-ins
  • Guided CBT mind practices
  • Pomodoro-style focus timer
  • Smart goal setting with PERMA-V framework
  • Bedtime wind-down routines
  • Daily motivation and affirmations
  • Progress insights and analytics
  • Streak and habit tracking
Features
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Procrastination isn't about laziness. It's about how you feel. Nocrastinate is a mental wellness and productivity companion that helps you understand what's holding you back, regulate your mood, and build habits that actually stick — all using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Whether you're dealing with low motivation, anxiety, or burnout, Nocrastinate gives you a calm, structured daily routine that combines real mental health tools with focus and goal-setting — something most wellness apps leave out. What you can do with Nocrastinate: Daily Mood Check-Ins Track how you're feeling each day. Based on your mood, the app guides you to the right support — CBT exercises when you're struggling, or reinforcement activities when you're thriving. CBT Mind Practices Guided, science-backed exercises to break negative thinking patterns: Thought Reframing What-If Challenge (for catastrophic thinking) Cost-Benefit Analysis Self-Compassion & Self-Efficacy building Gratitude Journaling Behavioral Activation Focus Timer A Pomodoro-style timer to beat distraction and get into deep work, one focused session at a time. Smart Goal Setting Set meaningful Life Goals using the proven PERMA-V wellbeing framework, plus daily tasks with reminders, checklists, and a "Do It Later" option built for real-life procrastination. Bedtime Wind-Down Guided breathing and a calming sleep routine to help you disconnect and rest well. Daily Motivation Fresh affirmations, quotes, and tips delivered every day to keep you inspired. Insights & Analytics Visualize your progress over time — mood patterns, completed goals, journaling history, and more — with clear charts and calendars. Streaks & Habit Tracking Build consistency and stay motivated with streak counters. Built for iPhone: Live Activities — track your focus timer right from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Home Screen widgets for your daily quote and quick focus shortcut Sign in with Apple Why Nocrastinate is different: Most apps help you relax or get organized. Nocrastinate does both — combining genuine CBT-based mental health tools with anti-procrastination and focus features in one calm, supportive place. No clinical jargon. No pressure. Just real techniques that work. Start small. Feel better. Beat procrastination — one day at a time. Nocrastinate is a self-help wellness tool and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Terms of Use: https://www.nocrastinate.com/terms

Screenshots

Dōan4 screens
Nocrastinate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dōan at none against Nocrastinate's 3. Dōan also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Nocrastinate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Dōan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dōan against 5.0 for Nocrastinate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Dōan versus Nocrastinate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDōanNocrastinate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB75 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMaximilian ZenderAugustin Boutte

In-app purchases

None

Dōan

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Nocrastinate

Subscriptions3
  • Nocrastinate monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Nocrastinate yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Annual1 Year trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Dōan free?
Dōan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nocrastinate free?
Nocrastinate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dōan or Nocrastinate?
Dōan and Nocrastinate are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Dōan or Nocrastinate have ads?
Nocrastinate shows ads; Dōan does not.

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