Comparison

GlowLock vs Nudge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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: โ€ข Understand the emotion behind the urge (not just the app) โ€ข Have a specific plan for what to do instead โ€ข Get accountability when motivation fades โ€ข 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) โ€ข Personalized Onboarding: see your real screen time impact and set focus goals โ€ข Emotional Trigger Mapping: identify why you scroll (bored, anxious, restless, and more) โ€ข Implementation Intentions: build a plan for what you'll do instead of scrolling โ€ข Smart App Blocking: unlimited app and website blocking with custom shields using Apple's Screen Time API โ€ข AI Habit Coach: personalized guidance on your scrolling patterns and emotional triggers (not medical advice) โ€ข Behavioral Insights: see when, why, and how long you scroll โ€ข Friends Accountability: share daily unlock time with people you choose โ€ข 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

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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/

Screenshots

GlowLock4 screens
Nudge4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
GlowLock versus Nudge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowLockNudge
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.2 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size37 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetrics Health International LLCTimothy Baskaran

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GlowLock

Subscriptions2
  • GlowLock Monthly$16.991 Month
  • GlowLock Monthly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
2 purchases

Nudge

Subscriptions2
  • Pause Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Pause pro Anual14 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is GlowLock free?
GlowLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nudge free?
Nudge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GlowLock or Nudge have ads?
Neither GlowLock nor Nudge shows ads.

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