NoMo vs Owloop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NoMo
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Block distracting apps. Build a village with your focus. NoMo helps you make time for studying, work, reading, or simply being away from the scroll. Choose distracting apps, start a focus session, and turn completed focus time into a little village of your own. BLOCK DISTRACTIONS, FREE • Block chosen apps during focus sessions with Apple's Screen Time permission. • Use the focus timer even if you decline blocking permission. • Start without providing an email address or signing in with Apple. FOCUS → COINS → VILLAGE • Earn coins from qualifying completed focus sessions. • Save for homes, gardens and details that make your village feel like you. • Choose colours, arrange pieces and give animal companions a home. • Welcome pets and explore more of your island as you progress. A CALMER ROUTINE • Choose a focus duration or use count-up mode. • Settle into free ambient sounds or focus in silence. • See your focus time add up and keep a private, device-local journal. OPTIONAL NOMO PREMIUM NoMo Premium adds website blocking, scheduled Quiet Hours, full focus insights, weekly Field Notes, additional village designs and sound mixing. Some designs require NoMo Premium plus earned coins. Membership does not unlock every displayed item immediately or multiply the normal coin-earning rate. Pieces you acquire remain yours to place and edit after membership ends. Pets and regions also depend on your progress. YOUR DATA, CLEARLY EXPLAINED Connected guest mode creates a technical account for synced progress. Link an email or Apple identity to recover that account on another installation. Your v2 journal stays on the device. Optional first-party Usage analytics starts off; essential account, sync and purchase processing is separate. No advertising tracking. PURCHASE INFORMATION NoMo is free to start. Optional NoMo Premium monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Founder Lifetime is a one-time, non-consumable purchase with no recurring charge. The App Store shows your exact price, currency, billing period and introductory-offer eligibility before confirmation. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Apple Account subscription settings. Cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends to avoid renewal. Account deletion does not cancel billing. Restore purchases using the same Apple Account. Terms: https://nomoinc.co/terms Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://nomoinc.co/privacy
Owloop
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Focus, time, and work awareness—without pressure. OwLoop is an app that helps you work in focus, observe your habits, and better understand how you use your time. Everything works locally on your device—no accounts, no cloud, no tracking. KEY FEATURES Simple Timer: - Start work sessions with one tap - Choose work duration: 25, 30, 45, 60 minutes (or custom) - Optional break timer: 5, 10, 15, 20 minutes (or custom) - Open-ended mode: no preset, just count up Minimalist Clock: - Large, readable display in portrait and landscape - Landscape mode: full-screen StandBy-style clock - Perfect for deep work—zero distractions - Screen stays awake during active sessions Visual Calendar: - Monthly view with daily activity indicators - See your work rhythm at a glance - Color-coded activity categories - Filter by activity type Daily Details: - Track work and break time - Add descriptions and categories - Edit or delete sessions - View completion percentage Statistics: - Day, week, and month summaries - Double donut charts (work + breaks) - Export data as JSON (full control) - No limits, no premium tiers Light & Dark Mode: - Automatic system theme support - Manual toggle available - High contrast, easy on the eyes PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN - 100% offline—all data stored locally - No user accounts or registration - No cloud sync - No analytics or tracking - No ads, ever - You own your data WHO IS THIS FOR? - Developers, designers, writers—anyone doing focused work - People practicing Pomodoro or deep work techniques - Anyone who wants to understand their time usage - Users who value privacy and local-first software WHAT OWLOOP IS NOT - Not a task manager - Not a to-do list - Not a habit tracker with streaks - Not a productivity gamification tool OwLoop is a calm, minimalist tool for measuring time and building awareness. No pressure, no guilt—just data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Owloop at none against NoMo's 3. Owloop also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. NoMo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Owloop asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NoMo | Owloop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gleb Suchkov Kalmykob | Dominik Gawel |
In-app purchases
NoMo
- NoMo Premium$5.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Lifetime$69.99
Owloop
No in-app purchases









