Nudge vs Tempoa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nudge
This app helps you use your phone more intentionally by detecting distractions and gently guiding you back to your goals. It offers modes for setting time limits or using AI to understand your usage context, promoting better habits without outright blocking apps.
- AI-powered distraction detection
- Intention Mode for mindful usage
- Timer Mode for time limits
- Context-aware AI understanding
- Promotes better phone habits
- Gentle nudges to stay on track
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Nudge is a focus app that reclaims your wasted phone time. Instead of blocking distracting apps entirely, Nudge lets you use them exactly how you want to. Need Instagram, TikTok or YouTube for work? Post, reply to messages and check comments in the real apps. If you drift into Reels or Shorts, Nudge nudges you back. How it works: 1. Choose which apps you want Nudge to help you with 2. Tell Nudge how you want to use your apps (e.g., "No political content" or "Let me reply to Sarah's message" etc.) 3. Nudge detects if you get distracted and gently pulls you away from distraction 4. Use your phone exactly how you want and waste no time TWO MODES FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS Task Mode (Pro) AI detects when you're distracted from your stated goal. Get a gentle nudge to get back on track. No willpower required. Timer Mode (Free) Set time limits for each time you use an app. Simple, effective, no AI. WHY NUDGE IS DIFFERENT Other blockers limit screen time, which works for a few weeks until it’s too annoying and people give up. Nudge restricts phone use with nuance. • Not just a blocker (but also a blocker): you can still use your apps, just more mindfully • Intelligent waiting room designs: the more you use distracting apps, the bigger the friction to access • AI understands context: scrolling Instagram for a friend's post? That's allowed. Falling down a Reels rabbit hole? You'll get nudged. • Builds better habits: over time, you'll naturally become more intentional PERFECT FOR: • Never checking "just one thing" that turns into an hour • Stopping to use media that steals your focus • Those fed up with other basic app blocking solutions • Creators and anyone who uses social media for work • Anyone who wants to use their phone, not be used by it Timer Mode is completely free. --- Subscription Details: - Nudge Pro Weekly: $12.99/week - Nudge Pro Monthly: $19.99/month - Nudge Pro Annual: $99.99/year (7-day free trial for eligible users) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Nudge-Privacy-Policy-2ce4f09a055780899d14eb89f5486b50 Take back your attention. One nudge at a time.
Tempoa
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Tempoa helps you take control of social media use without quitting it. Select the apps you want to track. Set daily limits. Get notified before scrolling turns into hours. When you stay within your limits, you earn world pieces and grow your own evolving world. Less mindless scrolling. More intentional time. HOW TEMPOA WORKS 1. Track What Matters Choose the social media apps you want to monitor. Tempoa tracks daily usage and gives you a clear picture of where your time goes. 2. Smart Usage Notifications Receive gentle alerts as you approach your limit. No guilt. No shaming. Just awareness when you need it most. 3. Earn World Pieces Stay within your daily threshold and unlock a new piece of your world. Build landscapes, grow environments, and watch your planet evolve with every focused day. 4. Visualize Your Habits See your usage through clean block timelines and charts. Identify patterns. Spot improvement. Make better decisions tomorrow. WHY TEMPOA IS DIFFERENT Most screen time apps focus on restriction. Tempoa focuses on growth. Instead of locking you out, Tempoa rewards consistency. Instead of punishing excess, it helps you build something meaningful. Your progress becomes visible. Your discipline becomes creative. Your focus becomes a world. FEATURES • App-specific time tracking • Threshold-based reminders • Daily rewards system • Visual usage blocks and charts • Weekly progress insights You don’t need to delete social media. You just need better balance. Build your world. Reduce the scroll.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Nudge at none against Tempoa's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Nudge sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days and Tempoa sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Nudge ships an update every 5 days, Tempoa weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nudge | Tempoa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (52 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BERG LLC | Tio Spicar |
In-app purchases
Nudge
- Nudge Pro$12.997 Days
- Nudge Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Nudge Pro - Welcome Offer7 Days trial$69.991 Year
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- Nudge Pro7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Top Up 4 Hours$7.99
- Top Up 8 Hours$14.99
- Top Up 16 Hours$28.99
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- 30 Hours$52.99
Tempoa
- Pro$9.991 Month
- Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Pro$59.991 Year
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- Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year









