Comparison

Waddles vs ReMind

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

Head to head
About

Waddles

This app gamifies focus by using a virtual penguin companion to block distracting apps. Earn rewards, unlock new maps, and level up by staying focused on your goals. It helps build better habits and reduce screen time through consistent engagement.

Highlights
  • Gamified app blocking
  • Virtual penguin companion
  • Daily expeditions
  • Rewards and cosmetics
  • Streak tracking
  • Progressive difficulty
Features
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Make focus fun! Waddles is a gamified app blocker that helps you stop doomscrolling, cut screen time, and build better habits, one climb at a time. How it works - Start a daily expedition with your very own penguin! - While Waddles climbs, the distracting apps you choose are blocked. - Need to peek? Take a limited break to access them, there will be consequences.. - Run out of breaks? Waddles goes hungry and you will no longer afford to buy cute outfits for the day. Don't worry, tomorrow you will do much better! - Stay consistent to level up, unlock new maps, and collect fun cosmetics. Why it helps - We make sure that you are consistent by holding you accountable. - We give you fun rewards to make focus feel satisfying, not a chore. - Difficulty levels and maps progressively challenge your habits so that you reduce your screen time without even realizing it! Features - App blocker for the apps you pick (edit anytime). - Extremely easy setup to get you started on your journey! - Daily expeditions with increasing difficulty. - Rewards, cosmetics, power‑ups, and a variety of different maps! - Streaks and progression that reward consistent focus. - Your very own charming new pal to keep you accountable! Great for - Stopping doomscrolling and social media overuse. - Staying focused for study, work, or deep work sessions. - Beating procrastination and building productive routines. - Reducing screen time progressively and consistently. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://waddles-mobile.web.app/tos

About

ReMind

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ReMind: Reclaim Your Focus. Reframe Your Mind. Are you tired of unconsciously opening social media only to fall into an endless loop of scrolling? ReMind is the revolutionary mental interruption tool that helps you break the habit loop and put your focus back where it belongs: on your real-life goals. It's not about blocking apps – it's about giving you the crucial one-second pause to choose intention over instinct. How ReMind Works 1 The Pause: When you open a distracting app, ReMind throws up a beautiful, calming screen, designed by you, that automatically interrupts you. 2 The Goal: That interruption isn't wasted. It reminds you of the personal goal you set (e.g. "Move your body,” “Work on your side project,” or “Build that life you actually want.”) 3 The Choice: In that split second, the decision is yours. Do you choose the quick dopamine hit of the scroll, or the lasting satisfaction of your goal? Most users choose the goal. 4 The Reframing: By consistently inserting this pause, ReMind helps you reframe your immediate state of mind, shifting you from impulsive doomscrolling to mindful intention. Key Features • Custom Goal Reminders: Set powerful, personalized goals that appear during your moment of interruption. ReMind makes your priorities impossible to ignore. • Target Any App: Select all the apps you want ReMind to monitor, from social media and news to games and streaming services. • Visual Calming Screens: Your custom-designed screens allow you to choose images and text meaningful to you, to instantly reduce anxiety and encourage mindfulness during the pause. • Track Your Success: See exactly how many times ReMind helped you successfully choose your goal over distraction. • Mindfulness Integration: A brief, calming pause reinforces the feeling of reclaiming your time and mental space. Stop Scrolling. Start Doing. We know it's hard to break those deeply ingrained digital habits. ReMind is the simple, elegant solution designed to fight fire with focus. Download ReMind today and start using your phone as a tool for success, not a source of distraction. Download ReMind: Reframe your focus now. Please note a subscription or lifetime purchase is required to access the features in this app. These are subject to the standard Apple terms of use which can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Waddles4 screens
ReMind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReMind at daily against Waddles's every 3 weeks. Waddles's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 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. Waddles sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ReMind 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

Waddles ships an update every 3 weeks, ReMind daily. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Waddles versus ReMind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaddlesReMind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB8 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperINVENTIVE OTTERS SRLRed Kite 9 Ltd

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Waddles

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annually$18.991 Year
One-time3
  • Donation Small$4.99
  • Donation Medium$9.99
  • Donation Large$24.99
2 purchases

ReMind

Subscriptions1
  • ReMind:Reframe your focus monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • ReMind: Reframe you focus Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Waddles free?
Waddles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReMind free?
ReMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Waddles or ReMind have ads?
Neither Waddles nor ReMind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Waddles or ReMind?
Waddles ships an update every 3 weeks, and ReMind daily. Most recently, Waddles was updated on September 10, 2026 and ReMind on September 9, 2026.

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