Comparison

NumbBrain vs Phaseboard

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

Head to head
About

NumbBrain

Features
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Reduce screen time without deleting the apps you still need. NumbBrain helps you block distracting apps and app categories during work, study, reading, bedtime, or any focus routine you want to protect. Use NumbBrain to: - Block selected apps and app categories - Create automatic focus schedules - Set rules for weekdays, weekends, nights, or custom routines - Unlock only when you really need a short break - Review screen time stats and understand what pulls your attention NumbBrain is designed for people who want stronger app limits, fewer distractions, and a calmer phone. In-App Purchase: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Email jiangdi0924@gmail.com Terms: https://jdi-app.notion.site/Terms-5a99ba5bf942491b8299c07221bb5f7b Privacy: https://jdi-app.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-cdb1be6b87f64c06b7dbea6ffbbad83f

About

Phaseboard

Features
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For the moments when products, prototypes, side projects, and late-night ideas are all alive at once. Phaseboard is a quiet, beautiful place to keep them, with each one's current stage, progress, and the one thing to do next. Every project breaks down the same way. From outermost to innermost: project, stage, task, subtask. Statuses roll up automatically as you check things off, so the dashboard always shows which projects deserve your time today. Phaseboard is built natively for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Your projects sync privately through your own iCloud, with full offline support. Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen views, and a Mac menu bar tile keep what you're working on always in sight. Available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://phaseboard.app/privacy Subscription and refund terms: https://phaseboard.app/terms

Screenshots

NumbBrain4 screens
Phaseboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phaseboard at every 2 months against NumbBrain's every 4 months. Phaseboard also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. NumbBrain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Phaseboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NumbBrain ships an update every 4 months, Phaseboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
NumbBrain versus Phaseboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumbBrainPhaseboard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperįŽ› 姜äļœå ƒ čŪļ

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NumbBrain

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Annual Premium14 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$5.99
3 purchases

Phaseboard

Subscriptions2
  • Pro · Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro · Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro · Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is NumbBrain free?
NumbBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phaseboard free?
Phaseboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NumbBrain or Phaseboard have ads?
Neither NumbBrain nor Phaseboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NumbBrain or Phaseboard?
NumbBrain ships an update every 4 months, and Phaseboard every 2 months. Most recently, NumbBrain was updated on October 2, 2026 and Phaseboard on October 8, 2026.

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