Nudge vs Doomy
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.
Doomy
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Stop doomscrolling with Doomy — the screen time blocker that helps you beat phone addiction, control screen time, and reclaim your focus. Doomy needs you. Put. The phone. Down. Meet the world's most dramatic app blocker. Doomy guilt-trips you (lovingly) every time you reach for a distracting app, turning screen time control into a game you'll actually want to win. KEY FEATURES: • App Blocker – block distracting apps and websites with customizable app limits that actually stick • Focus Timer – run Pomodoro-style focus sessions and build deep-work streaks • Stop Doomscrolling – break the infinite scroll habit on social media with playful interventions • Screen Time Reports – see exactly where your hours go with clear daily and weekly usage stats • Beat Phone Addiction – digital detox tools designed to reduce compulsive checking • Custom Blocklists – tailor blocking to your worst offenders, from social feeds to news apps Whether you're fighting phone addiction, trying to focus at work, or just want your evenings back, Doomy makes cutting screen time weirdly fun. Your future self says thanks. Terms & Privacy https://boxillapps.com/doomy/privacy https://boxillapps.com/doomy/terms Support https://boxillapps.com/doomy/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Doomy at 15.0 against Nudge's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Doomy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Nudge ships an update every 5 days, Doomy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nudge | Doomy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BERG LLC | Nolan Boxill |
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
Doomy
- Doomy Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Doomy Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year









