Comparison

urDash vs Fluid Friction

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

Head to head
About

urDash

Features
Read full description

UrDash - UrBackup Server Manager Take complete control of your UrBackup server from anywhere with UrDash, the powerful mobile companion for managing your backup infrastructure. Overview UrDash brings UrBackup server management to your mobile device. Monitor your entire backup ecosystem, manage client backups, and stay informed about your data protection status—all from the palm of your hand. Key Features Comprehensive Dashboard Get an instant overview of all your backup clients. See which clients are online, offline, or currently backing up. The dashboard automatically sorts clients by status, putting critical information first. Monitor backup health, view last backup times, and identify issues immediately. Client Management View detailed client information including real-time online/offline status, last backup timestamps for file and image backups, backup configuration, operating system details, IP addresses, and error messages. Backup Control Start incremental or full file backups with a single tap. Start incremental or full image backups instantly. Stop running backups when necessary. Monitor backup progress in real-time with live updates. Real-Time Progress Tracking Watch your backups as they happen with live progress percentage, estimated time remaining (ETA), transfer speed monitoring, current file/item being processed, and items processed vs. total items. Smart Notifications Stay informed with backup completion alerts, backup failure notifications, client offline/online status changes, customizable notification frequency, and quiet hours support. Server Configuration Manage your UrBackup server connection with quick connection testing, secure credential storage, multiple server support, HTTPS/HTTP configuration, and custom port settings. Modern Interface Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface with dark mode support, responsive design for all screen sizes, smooth animations, pull-to-refresh functionality, and fast performance. Security & Privacy Your credentials are protected with secure storage using industry-standard encryption. No data stored on external servers. Direct connection to your UrBackup server with privacy-first architecture. Perfect For: • IT administrators managing multiple backup clients • Small business owners monitoring backup infrastructure • Home users tracking personal backups • Anyone needing quick access to UrBackup server status Why UrDash? Traditional UrBackup management requires being at your computer or accessing the web interface. UrDash provides a native mobile experience that's faster, more convenient, and always available. With UrDash, you can check backup status while away, start critical backups immediately, receive instant notifications, monitor multiple clients simultaneously, and troubleshoot issues on the go. Getting Started Setting up UrDash is quick: enter your UrBackup server address and credentials, test your connection, and start monitoring your clients immediately. Technical Requirements • UrBackup server version 2.0 or higher • Network access to your UrBackup server • iOS 13.0 or later Support UrDash works seamlessly with your existing UrBackup infrastructure. No server-side modifications required—just install, connect, and start managing your backups. Privacy UrDash respects your privacy. All credentials are stored securely on your device. We don't collect, transmit, or store any of your data on external servers. Your backup information stays between you and your UrBackup server. Future Updates We're constantly improving UrDash based on user feedback. Expect regular updates with new features and improvements. --- Download UrDash today and experience the most convenient way to manage your UrBackup server. Take control of your backups from anywhere, anytime.

About

Fluid Friction

This app introduces deliberate friction to prevent mindless scrolling on social media and other distracting apps. It offers customizable shields, timed sessions, and NFC tag integration to help users regain control over their screen time and improve focus.

Highlights
  • Deliberate friction for scrolling
  • App and website blocking
  • Timed sessions with cooldowns
  • NFC tag integration for unlocking
  • Focus timer and Pomodoro sessions
  • Calm Score and progress tracking
  • Customizable themes
Features
Read full description

Mindless scrolling stops working with Fluid Friction. Open Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, X, Snapchat, Facebook or LinkedIn inside Fluid Friction, or add any website you choose, and the feed pushes back. Fluid rises from the edge of the screen against your thumb. Drag through it until a bubble forms and rises off the screen. Only then does the next post arrive. Cross the threshold on purpose, or set the phone down. It doesn't shame you. It just makes you mean it. WHY IT WORKS Infinite feeds run on autopilot. Fluid Friction slips one deliberate moment between you and the scroll, so doomscrolling becomes a decision instead of a reflex. No workout to film, no quiz to pass, no habit checklist to clear first: the friction lives inside the scroll itself. Dial it from gentle to intense, set scroll limits per app, and let YouTube friction fire on Shorts only. CALM SHIELDS FOR YOUR OTHER APPS Block any native app, or a website, with Screen Time. Instead of a wall of shame you get a calm, warm screen, a clear count of the opens you chose to keep, a cooldown between opens, and a breathing, math or passphrase moment before you go in. Timed sessions count down right in the Dynamic Island and the shield returns when time is up. One toggle also blocks adult websites. Strict when you ask for it, dignified always. KEEP THE CHATS, SKIP THE RABBIT HOLE Hide Reels, Shorts, Stories, Explore and For You while messages keep working. Open apps to a calmer landing page, follow only the people you chose, hide recommendations and comments on YouTube, or go grayscale across every feed. Multiple accounts with separate sessions, YouTube background play and picture in picture are all built in, so the calmer way is also the comfortable way. TAP & SCAN Turn any NFC tag you already own into a physical key: a sticker, a card, even a transit pass. Tap to lock your distracting apps, tap to release them, or require a scan to unlock a shield. No extra hardware to buy; a QR code or a barcode in your kitchen works too. WAKE UP WITHOUT THE FEED An alarm that ends with a scan, not a scroll. Dismiss it with your tag or a barcode across the room, answer a quick wake challenge, and let a morning block hold the feeds until you are up. Wind down at night, track your wake streak, and earn 25 honest milestones. Snooze stays off unless you turn it on. On iOS 26 the alarm rings like the built-in clock; on earlier versions it alerts through notifications. SEE YOURSELF CLEARLY A Calm Score and Brainy, your small clay companion, reflect how your scrolling actually went. Real Screen Time numbers, weekly recaps, and tailored suggestions you can apply with one tap, like a schedule for the hour that always gets you. FOCUS WHEN IT COUNTS Focus timer, Pomodoro sessions, and a Focus Bank that turns focused minutes into earned, deliberate breaks. Breaks keep the feeds blocked by default, and the countdown lives in the Dynamic Island. MAKE IT YOURS 91 bubble themes, from aurora to plasma, with mystery unlocks and matching app icons. A quiet rank ladder climbs from Copper to Champion as you show up for yourself, and it never punishes a missed day. Home screen widgets too, including a minimalist launcher that routes tempting apps through the wave. PRIVATE AND FAIR No ads. No tracking. Your usage stays on your device. Every tool is free: the friction, the shields, the alarm, the insights. Fluid Pro, if you ever want it, unlocks themes and comfort extras like dark mode, with a 7 day free trial. MADE BY TWIN BROTHERS We're Manfred and Gustav. We built Fluid Friction because we needed it ourselves, and we kept the parts that matter calm, honest and respectful of your attention. No nagging, no guilt trips, no tricks. The wave is rising. Scroll like you mean it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fluidfriction.app/ios/privacy Terms of Service: https://fluidfriction.app/ios/terms

Screenshots

urDash4 screens
Fluid Friction4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fluid Friction at Free against urDash's $0.99. Fluid Friction also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 10 months). urDash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

Fluid Friction is free to download; urDash costs $0.99 up front. Fluid Friction sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. urDash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

urDash ships an update every 10 months, Fluid Friction every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
urDash versus Fluid Friction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterurDashFluid Friction
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.1 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMichael HempelGustav Mtenji Bergdal Mjengwa

In-app purchases

None

urDash

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fluid Friction

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is urDash free?
urDash costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fluid Friction free?
Fluid Friction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do urDash or Fluid Friction have ads?
Neither urDash nor Fluid Friction shows ads.
Which is updated more often, urDash or Fluid Friction?
urDash ships an update every 10 months, and Fluid Friction every 10 days. Most recently, urDash was updated on October 15, 2026 and Fluid Friction on October 25, 2026.

Other comparisons