NudgeBud vs ThoughtsLeft

I enjoy using social media and chatting with friends... I just don't enjoy getting brainwashed into scrolling for hours. iOS limits were too easy to bypass and screen time apps treated me like a kid. All I wanted was a way to know how much time I was spending scrolling as I was spending it, so I could break out of the loop myself. That's exactly what NudgeBud does. Pick an app. Set a daily limit. Choose how often you want a reminder. NudgeBud runs quietly in the background and nudges you at every interval with how much of your daily limit is remaining, so you always know where you stand and can make the active choice to put your phone down. For moments of weakness, there's Shield Nudges: a brief app block at each reminder that creates a little friction to make you stop and think before you keep scrolling. I built NudgeBud for myself, but nothing would make me happier than knowing it helped someone else take back a little control. Give it a shot! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kneewar.github.io/nudgebud-support/privacy.html

ThoughtsLeft is a brain dump app for people who think too much: late-night spirals, half-finished ideas, worries you can't shake, things you're scared to forget. Get them all out fast, before the mental clutter takes over. Capture however it comes to you. Type it, or speak it out loud as a Spoken Thought. No structure required, no "right way" to do it. Just thought capture, fast. Then decide on your own time. Organize thoughts into a task, note or simply let them go completely with one swipe, because not every worry needs to become something. KEY FEATURES: • Instant thought capture for ideas, worries, and reminders • Capture from anywhere with the Action Button, Siri, or a Home Screen long-press • Swipe gestures to organize thoughts into tasks or notes • Spoken Thought for hands-free, voice-based capture • Batch processing sessions for inbox zero • Time-based task manager (Today, Tomorrow, This Week, Someday) • Notes repository for everything you want to keep • Activity insights into your thinking patterns • App lock with Face ID, or Touch ID • Dark and light themes • 100% private by default, all thoughts stay on your device (optional iCloud sync available) • Export all your thoughts or delete them anytime OPTIONAL PRO UPGRADE
 ThoughtsLeft works fully without upgrading. For deeper reflection, focus, and mental clarity, an optional PRO upgrade is available. Thought Timeline & History • View your complete thought history • See how thoughts become tasks, notes, or released items • Reflect on your thinking patterns over time Pattern Insights • Discover when your mind is loudest • Understand your overthinking habits Custom Scheduling • Set exact dates and times for tasks and get notified • Plan with more clarity and precision iCloud Sync • Keep your thoughts backed up and synced with iCloud • Your thoughts stay private, sync is always optional Apple Calendar Sync • Automatically sync your Thoughts Left tasks to your Apple Calendar • View your to-dos right alongside your daily events Premium Themes • Unlock 5 calming, nature-inspired themes • Personalise your space for reflection and focus Available as a one-time purchase or an annual subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/