GlowLock vs Nudge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
GlowLock
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What if you understood exactly why you reach for your phone โ and had a plan to change it? GlowLock helps you break the scroll loop by uncovering your triggers, building a personalized habit-change plan, and coaching you through it one intentional moment at a time. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED GlowLock Premium is required to use the app. New subscribers can start with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan ($79.99/year, equivalent to $6.67/month), then billed annually. A monthly plan is also available at $16.99/month (no free trial). Pricing is shown in-app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. HOW IT WORKS 1. Map your scroll triggers: identify the emotions and apps driving your habit 2. Build your plan: set implementation intentions for what you'll do instead 3. Block with intention: custom shields pause you before you scroll 4. Get coached: your AI Habit Coach helps you understand patterns and stay on track 5. See your progress: behavioral insights show when, why, and how long you scroll It's not just an app blocker. It's a system to understand your habit and change it for good. WHY THIS APPROACH WORKS Research-backed behavior change works when you: โข Understand the emotion behind the urge (not just the app) โข Have a specific plan for what to do instead โข Get accountability when motivation fades โข Track patterns so you can see what's actually working GlowLock combines Screen Time blocking, personalized planning, AI coaching, and behavioral insights into one focused system. PREMIUM FEATURES (subscription required) โข Personalized Onboarding: see your real screen time impact and set focus goals โข Emotional Trigger Mapping: identify why you scroll (bored, anxious, restless, and more) โข Implementation Intentions: build a plan for what you'll do instead of scrolling โข Smart App Blocking: unlimited app and website blocking with custom shields using Apple's Screen Time API โข AI Habit Coach: personalized guidance on your scrolling patterns and emotional triggers (not medical advice) โข Behavioral Insights: see when, why, and how long you scroll โข Friends Accountability: share daily unlock time with people you choose โข Progress Tracking: streaks, session history, and milestones as you build the habit THE GLOWLOCK DIFFERENCE Most app blockers just restrict you. GlowLock helps you understand why you scroll and gives you a coach and a plan to fix it โ so you're not fighting willpower, you're rewiring the habit. PRIVACY & SECURITY Your data is encrypted and synced securely. Screen time data stays on your device โ we never see which apps you use. GlowLock works entirely through Apple's official Screen Time API. Start understanding your scroll habit today. TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.glowlock.app/privacy
Nudge
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You don't decide to open Instagram. Your thumb just does it. Nudge is built specifically for ADHD brains that act before they think. It's not a blocker. It's a pause โ a few seconds of space between the tap and the scroll, so you can actually choose. HOW IT WORKS โ Pick the apps that steal your time โ Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Snapchat, or anything else โ When you open one, Nudge gently interrupts with a short pause โ Choose how it pauses you: a countdown, a quick "why am I opening this?" check-in, a breathing moment, or a short reflection โ Then decide โ continue in, or go back. No shame either way. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT Most screen time apps lock you out completely. That works for a few days, then you turn it off out of frustration. Nudge doesn't fight you. It just asks you to notice. That one small moment โ built on real behavioral research โ is enough to break the autopilot loop most ADHD brains get stuck in. BUILT FOR HOW YOUR BRAIN ACTUALLY WORKS - No shame, no lectures โ just a gentle check-in - Pick your pause style: countdown, intention check, breathing, or reflection - See your daily streaks and how much time you've reclaimed - Track your patterns โ when you scroll most, which apps pull you in, what's working - Works fully offline, your data stays on your device WHAT PEOPLE WITH ADHD ARE SAYING "I've tried every blocker. They all made me feel punished. This one just makes me pause โ and that's actually enough." "The 'why am I opening this' question is the first thing that's ever made me put my phone down before I even started scrolling." GET STARTED IN UNDER 2 MINUTES Set up takes one quick permission and picking your apps. No complicated automations, no fiddly settings. Open Nudge, set it up once, and it works in the background from then on. Nudge is free to try. Upgrade anytime to unlock unlimited apps, all pause styles, and your full insights. Your brain isn't broken. It just needs a beat before it acts. Nudge is that beat. Privacy Policy: https://pause.appsinfoway.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://pause.appsinfoway.com/terms-of-use/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GlowLock at 18.2 against Nudge's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. GlowLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and Nudge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | GlowLock | Nudge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metrics Health International LLC | Timothy Baskaran |
In-app purchases
GlowLock
- GlowLock Monthly$16.991 Month
- GlowLock Monthly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
Nudge
- Pause Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
- Pause pro Anual14 Days trial$59.991 Year









