Comparison

Aergia vs MadStax

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

Head to head
About

Aergia

Features
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Aergia is a screen time control app that helps you stop getting distracted and start using your iPhone more intentionally. By adding a short pause before opening selected apps, Aergia gives you a moment to reflect and decide whether you really want to open the distracting app. Instead of fully blocking apps, Aergia uses gentle friction with a protective screen that helps you stay mindful and in control of your screen time. In the free version of Aergia, you can select only one distracting app. In the paid version, you can select an unlimited number of apps. The settings let you choose the wait time in seconds before opening an app, as well as a grace period during which you can use the selected app without interruption. Strict Mode allows you to apply stronger limits with fewer bypass options when you need maximum focus. Aergia also lets you track app usage with daily statistics and a 7-day overview for each monitored app. Aergia is designed for focus, productivity, and building healthier digital habits without completely restricting access to your apps. Whether you're studying, working, or trying to stay present, small intentional pauses help reduce distractions and support deeper focus. Privacy All your screen time data stays on your device. Aergia does not collect, sell, or share your data. Privacy Policy: https://manager108.com/en/aergia/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://manager108.com/en/aergia/terms-and-conditions

About

MadStax

Build good habits and break bad ones with this minimal tracker. It offers a clean interface, flexible scheduling, and visual progress tracking. Data is stored locally, ensuring privacy and a distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Track up to 3 habits free
  • Unlimited habits with one-time Pro purchase
  • GitHub-style calendar for streak visualization
  • Flexible daily, weekday, weekend, or custom scheduling
  • Multiple completions per day
  • Minimalist distraction-free mode
  • Local data storage for privacy
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MadStax is a minimal habit tracker that helps you build consistency without the clutter. No subscriptions. No ads. No account required. Just you and your habits. HOW IT WORKS — Add a habit: give it a name, pick a color, set your frequency — Tap to complete: satisfying haptic feedback lets you know it's done — Watch your progress: GitHub-style calendar shows your streaks at a glance FEATURES Track up to 3 habits free. Upgrade once for unlimited — no recurring fees ever. Beautiful calendar view — darker colors mean more progress Flexible scheduling: daily, weekdays, weekends, or custom days Multiple completions per day Go Minimal mode for a distraction-free greyscale experience Available in English, Spanish, and French All data stored locally on your device. No tracking, no analytics, no cloud. PRICING Free: 3 habits, all features Pro: Unlimited habits — $4.99 one-time purchase No subscriptions. Pay once, own it forever.

Screenshots

Aergia4 screens
MadStax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MadStax at 15.1 against Aergia's 18.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Aergia sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and MadStax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aergia ships an update every 3 weeks, MadStax monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Aergia versus MadStax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAergiaMadStax
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir KurganovMariam Shakir

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Aergia

Subscriptions4
  • Aergia Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Aergia Premium Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Aergia Premium Annual Special Offer$24.991 Year
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  • Aergia Premium Annual$34.991 Year
1 purchases

MadStax

One-time1
  • MadStax Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Aergia free?
Aergia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MadStax free?
MadStax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aergia or MadStax have ads?
Neither Aergia nor MadStax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aergia or MadStax?
Aergia ships an update every 3 weeks, and MadStax monthly. Most recently, Aergia was updated on October 31, 2026 and MadStax on October 5, 2026.

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