Comparison

Nudge vs DailyOS

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

Head to head
About

Nudge

Features
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Meet **Nudge — Your Focus Companion** Nudge is a gamified productivity app that helps you reduce distractions and build better focus habits. Your star companion reacts to your behavior in real time, celebrating your focus and warning you when screen time gets out of control. Instead of just setting timers, Nudge gives you a companion that grows with your habits. YOUR STAR COMPANION Your golden star reacts to your behavior throughout the day. • Locked In — When you're fully in the zone • Hyped — Celebrating your wins • Brain Rot — Too much mindless scrolling • Fried — Completely exhausted from screen time • Legendary — Crushing your focus goals Your star evolves as your habits improve and reflects how you spend your time. FOUR LIFE MODES Nudge helps you balance different parts of your day with four activity modes. LOCK IN — Focus & Productivity Deep work, studying, or creative projects. Block distracting apps during sessions using Apple’s Screen Time API and stay fully focused. MOVE — Physical Activity Use this mode during workouts, gym sessions, walks, or sports to stay active and maintain healthy routines. VIBE — Leisure & Recharge Enjoy guilt-free leisure time like social media, games, or entertainment. Healthy downtime is part of a balanced life. RESET — Mindfulness & Recovery Meditation, journaling, breathing exercises, or quiet reflection to recharge mentally. Each mode contributes to your overall balance and progression. GAMIFIED PROGRESS Nudge turns productivity into a progression system. • Gain XP by completing sessions • Level up through consistent habits • Track personal records • Maintain daily streaks • Unlock new star reactions FOCUS WITH FRIENDS Stay accountable by focusing together. • Create focus rooms with friends • Join shared focus sessions • Compare session time on leaderboards • Encourage each other to stay consistent No cameras or meetings — just shared focus. INSIGHTS & PROGRESS See how your habits evolve over time. • Daily session statistics • Weekly progress trends • Mode balance overview • Screen time insights • Personal productivity records PRODUCTIVITY WITHOUT BURNOUT Nudge encourages sustainable habits. • Reminds you to take breaks • Detects excessive screen time • Encourages balance across focus, movement, leisure, and recovery The goal isn’t to work endlessly — it’s to work better and live balanced. BUILT FOR iOS • Clean SwiftUI interface • Smooth mascot animations • Lightweight and fast • Designed for distraction-free use GREAT FOR • Students studying for exams • Remote workers • Anyone struggling with phone distractions • People trying to reduce screen time • Those seeking better balance in their daily routine COMPLETELY FREE All core features are free. • Unlimited sessions across all modes • Full star companion with multiple emotional states • Focus rooms with friends • Analytics and insights No ads. Download **Nudge** and meet your new focus companion.

About

DailyOS

This app helps you organize your day by creating schedule blocks for activities, setting times, and adding notes. It offers a clean interface for structuring your time, whether for work, study, or personal routines, and allows you to mark tasks as complete.

Highlights
  • Create and edit daily schedule blocks
  • Organize activities by day and time
  • Add notes and duration for each block
  • Mark blocks complete with one tap
  • Swipe between days quickly
  • iCloud sync support
Features
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DailyOS is a simple daily planner designed to make your day feel organized, clear, and manageable. Create schedule blocks for your day, set start times and durations, add notes, and mark tasks as done as you go. Whether you are planning classes, work sessions, workouts, or personal routines, DailyOS gives you a clean way to structure your time without unnecessary complexity. Key features: - Create and edit daily schedule blocks - Organize activities by day and time - Add notes and duration for each block - Mark blocks complete with one tap - Swipe between days quickly - iCloud sync support for your data across devices DailyOS is built for people who want a lightweight routine planner that feels easy to use every day.

Screenshots

Nudge4 screens
DailyOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nudge and DailyOS are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Nudge versus DailyOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNudgeDailyOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlan UsmanSTELLA CHAEWON LEE

In-app purchases

None

Nudge

No in-app purchases

None

DailyOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nudge free?
Nudge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DailyOS free?
DailyOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nudge or DailyOS have ads?
Neither Nudge nor DailyOS shows ads.

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