# NudgeBud vs ThoughtsLeft

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NudgeBud at 100% against ThoughtsLeft's 50%. NudgeBud also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). ThoughtsLeft's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NudgeBud sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ThoughtsLeft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NudgeBud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NudgeBud has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NudgeBud's written reviews are positive against 50% of ThoughtsLeft's.

NudgeBud ships an update every 9 days, ThoughtsLeft every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NudgeBud | ThoughtsLeft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudgebud/id6755748008/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughtsleft-brain-dump/id6756787428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neawor Taha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856075069) | [Jayasrinivasan Varadharajan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862804917) |

## What reviewers say

### NudgeBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudgebud/id6755748008)

This app helps you manage your screen time by providing gentle reminders and optional app blocking. Set daily limits for specific applications and receive notifications at chosen intervals to help you stay aware of your usage and make conscious decisions about your phone habits.

**Highlights:** Set daily app limits, Customizable reminder intervals, Background operation, Shield Nudges for app blocking, Usage awareness, Active choice for phone use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NudgeBud Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### ThoughtsLeft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughtsleft-brain-dump/id6756787428)

Capture your fleeting thoughts, ideas, and worries quickly through typing or voice. Organize them into tasks or notes, or simply let them go. Gain insights into your thinking patterns and maintain mental clarity.

**Highlights:** Instant thought capture (type or voice), Organize thoughts with swipe gestures, Spoken Thought for hands-free capture, Time-based task manager, Notes repository, Activity insights, Optional Pro upgrade for advanced features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thoughts Left PRO | $9.99 | per year |
| Thoughts Left Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NudgeBud free?

NudgeBud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThoughtsLeft free?

ThoughtsLeft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NudgeBud or ThoughtsLeft?

NudgeBud is rated higher. NudgeBud averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ThoughtsLeft averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NudgeBud or ThoughtsLeft have ads?

Neither NudgeBud nor ThoughtsLeft shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NudgeBud or ThoughtsLeft?

NudgeBud ships an update every 9 days, and ThoughtsLeft every 11 days. Most recently, NudgeBud was updated on October 7, 2026 and ThoughtsLeft on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*