Comparison

Urge vs BOTTO

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

Head to head
About

Urge

Features
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Urge helps you take control of your habits by creating healthy intervals between usage. Whether you're managing nicotine pouches, cigarettes, or other habits, Urge provides the structure and motivation you need to find balance. KEY FEATURES Smart Timer System Set precise intervals between each usage — from 15 minutes up to 8 hours, in 15-minute steps. The app tracks your timing and helps you maintain consistent patterns throughout the day. Auto-Progression Let Urge gradually increase your intervals week by week. Set a target interval and a timeframe, and the app automatically adjusts your schedule so you improve without even thinking about it. Detailed Statistics Monitor your progress with comprehensive tracking. See your daily patterns, streaks, and improvements over time. Daily Streak Goals Build momentum by maintaining your streak. The app celebrates your consistency and motivates you to keep going. Panic Mode Sometimes life happens. When you need flexibility, panic mode allows occasional breaks from your routine while keeping your long-term progress intact. Dynamic Island Integration See your timer at a glance with Dynamic Island support on iPhone 14 Pro and later. Fully localized in 26 languages. Widgets & Live Activities Stay on track with Live Activities that keep your progress visible on the lock screen throughout the day. Encouraging Feedback Get motivational messages that adapt to your progress, celebrating successes and providing support when you need it. WHY URGE? Urge isn't about restriction -- it's about finding balance. Instead of trying to quit cold turkey, you create sustainable habits by gradually adjusting your patterns. The app helps you: - Increase time between usage naturally - Set up automatic weekly progression toward your goal - Build awareness of your habits - Track your progress visually - Stay motivated with daily goals - Maintain flexibility when needed SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Urge Plus unlocks full access to detailed statistics, unlimited panic usage, and priority support. - Free 7-day trial - Monthly and yearly plans available - Save up to 35% with yearly subscription Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. We don't collect, share, or sell your personal information. --- LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://messijah.github.io/ControlYourself/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://github.com/Messijah/ControlYourself/issues

About

BOTTO

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【BOTTO - Deep Flow Timer】 Put your iPhone face down and focus. BOTTO automatically starts a count-up session when your device is placed face down, and ends when phone use resumes. 【Features】 - Face-down detection with automatic start - Count-up flow timer (time away from phone) - Grace-window logic to reduce accidental stops - Saves sessions to Apple Health (Mindful Minutes) - Live Activity support for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island 【Privacy-First】 - No account required - No ad SDKs or tracking SDKs - No analytics export of your focus sessions - Focus data stays on your device and Apple Health 【How It Works】 1. Open BOTTO 2. Place your iPhone face down on a desk 3. Stay focused 4. Pick up and use your phone to finish and record 【Requirements】 - iOS 17.0 or later - iPhone with motion sensors - Apple Health permission (Mindful Minutes) Track your real deep-work time, quietly and simply.

Screenshots

Urge4 screens
BOTTO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BOTTO at every 4 days against Urge's every 2 months. Urge's advantage is 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. Urge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BOTTO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Urge ships an update every 2 months, BOTTO every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Urge versus BOTTO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUrgeBOTTO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJens Eklund Hakansson合同会社AllNew

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Urge

Subscriptions2
  • Urge Plus Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Urge Plus Yearly7 Days trial$11.991 Year
1 purchases

BOTTO

One-time1
  • BOTTO Full Access$1.99

Questions

Is Urge free?
Urge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BOTTO free?
BOTTO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Urge or BOTTO have ads?
Neither Urge nor BOTTO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Urge or BOTTO?
Urge ships an update every 2 months, and BOTTO every 4 days. Most recently, Urge was updated on October 28, 2026 and BOTTO on October 31, 2026.

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