# NudgeBud vs bubbly

The clearest difference is ratings volume: NudgeBud at 10 against bubbly's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NudgeBud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and bubbly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NudgeBud against 5.0 for bubbly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NudgeBud has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NudgeBud | bubbly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudgebud/id6755748008/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbly-your-brain-dumping-app/id6773897652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neawor Taha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856075069) | [Jiyun Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773419223) |

## 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 (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NudgeBud Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| NudgeBud Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### bubbly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbly-your-brain-dumping-app/id6773897652)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bubbly.pro | $1.99 | per month |
| bubbly.pro | $16.99 | per year |
| bubbly.pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NudgeBud free?

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

### Is bubbly free?

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

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

NudgeBud and bubbly are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do NudgeBud or bubbly have ads?

Neither NudgeBud nor bubbly shows ads.

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

NudgeBud ships an update every 2 weeks, and bubbly every 2 weeks. Most recently, NudgeBud was updated on October 24, 2026 and bubbly on October 24, 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.*