Nudge vs ScanOnce
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Nudge
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Focus is hard when life keeps interrupting. Kids, coworkers, phone calls, that thing you just remembered โ it all adds up. Most timer apps punish you for being human. Nudge doesn't. **KEY FEATURES** - Gentle timer that pauses without punishment โ pause whenever life interrupts, resume when you're ready. No dead trees, no failed sessions, no guilt. - Background execution that actually works โ lock your phone, switch apps, put it in your pocket. Your timer keeps running and alerts you when it's time. - Silent vibration mode (Library Safe) โ a custom triple-pulse vibration pattern that works even on mute. Focus in libraries, open offices, and shared spaces without disturbing a soul. - Flexible presets โ Pomodoro, countdown, or open-ended count-up mode. Build timers that match how you actually work, not how a textbook says you should. - Session history with honest stats โ see your real focus time, pause count, and total duration. No inflated numbers, no gamified streaks to stress about. - Smart defaults & day context โ time-of-day greetings, remembered last preset, auto-start breaks. Nudge learns how you work and gets out of the way. **WHY NUDGE?** We built Nudge because every focus timer we tried made us feel worse. Paused? Failed session. Locked your phone? Timer stopped. Need silence? Too bad, here's an alarm. Nudge is different: - No shame for pausing. Life happens. Your timer understands. - ADHD-friendly. Flexible structures instead of rigid 25/5 boxes. Time awareness without time pressure. - Warm, not aggressive. Amber glow instead of red alerts. Encouraging copy instead of streaks and punishments. - One-time purchase. No subscriptions draining your account every month. **WHAT'S INCLUDED FREE** - Classic Pomodoro timer (25/5) - Up to 3 custom presets - Full session history - Silent vibration alerts - Background timer execution - All core features, no ads, no account required **NUDGE PRO โ $6.99 (one-time)** - Unlimited custom presets - Per-timer analytics and breakdowns - Time awareness mode (periodic gentle nudges for time-blindness) - Shortcuts integration - CSV data export - Priority support All your data stays on your device. No account needed. No tracking. Just you and your focus. Questions or ideas? hello@nudge-timer.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nudge-timer.com/privacy
ScanOnce
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ScanOnce helps you capture, organize, and understand documents quickly. โข Fast document scanning with automatic page capture โข On-device OCR text extraction โข Smart document insights (sender, totals, dates, invoice details) โข Ask questions about your scanned document โข Export and share as PDF โข Privacy-first workflow with local processing Upgrade once for Lifetime Access to unlimited scanning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nudge at weekly against ScanOnce's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Nudge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScanOnce sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Nudge ships an update weekly, ScanOnce every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nudge | ScanOnce |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RailsSquad OU | Johanna Hoppe |
In-app purchases
Nudge
- Nudge Pro$6.99
ScanOnce
- Lifetime Access$3.99









