# Daybound vs Nudga

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nudga at every 9 days against Daybound's every 4 weeks. Nudga also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Daybound's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daybound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Nudga sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Daybound against 5.0 for Nudga. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

Daybound ships an update every 4 weeks, Nudga every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daybound | Nudga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybound-block-apps-do-tasks/id6751446752/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudga/id6752224660/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Halloran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813758324) | [Lefether Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838311668) |

## What reviewers say

### Daybound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybound-block-apps-do-tasks/id6751446752)

This app helps you overcome procrastination by locking distracting applications until you complete assigned tasks. It uses AI-powered photo verification to confirm task completion, offering built-in and custom routines for accountability without timers or streaks.

**Highlights:** App locking until task completion, AI photo verification for task proof, Built-in routine templates, Custom routine creation, Privacy-focused data storage

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |


### Nudga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudga/id6752224660)

This app ensures you never miss important tasks or deadlines. It automatically follows up on reminders through multiple channels until they are addressed. You can even scan documents to create reminders instantly.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to create reminders, Automatic follow-up on ignored reminders, Multi-channel notification delivery (push, email, SMS, calls), Send reminders to others, Recurring reminders, Distraction-free design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nudga Solo – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Nudga Small Group – Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Nudga Starter – Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Nudga Small Group – Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daybound free?

Daybound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nudga free?

Nudga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Daybound or Nudga?

Daybound and Nudga are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Daybound or Nudga have ads?

Neither Daybound nor Nudga shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daybound or Nudga?

Daybound ships an update every 4 weeks, and Nudga every 9 days. Most recently, Daybound was updated on October 9, 2026 and Nudga on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*