Comparison

67 vs NotchBud

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

Head to head
About

67

This app enforces strict time limits on other applications, preventing users from extending their usage beyond set boundaries. It's designed to help users build discipline and reduce distractions for focused work or study.

Highlights
  • Mandatory 67-minute break period
  • No "ignore limit" loopholes
  • Clean minimalist design
  • Fast and simple setup
  • Builds real discipline
  • 100% free, no sign-in
Features
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Say goodbye to endless scroll breaks. Most screen time apps are easy to ignore. You hit “take a break,” “15 more minutes,” or disable the block completely. 67 was built to stop that cycle. With 67, once your apps are blocked, you must wait 67 minutes to take a break. No more excuses. No weak limits. No easy bypassing. Perfect for: • Students who need to focus • People trying to reduce doomscrolling • ADHD productivity and study sessions • Breaking social media addiction • Deep work and healthier screen habits FEATURES: • 100% Free + No Sign-In Required • No “1 more minute” loopholes • Clean minimalist design • Fast and simple setup • Designed to build real discipline Whether you are studying, working, reading, or trying to spend less time on your phone, 67 helps you stay intentional with your time. Stop scrolling. Start living :)

About

NotchBud

Features
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NotchBud brings your daily briefing, meetings, and todos together on Mac and iPhone. BRIEFINGS FROM YOUR AI Use the setup prompts with an AI assistant that can write files to your selected folder. NotchBud renders daily Markdown briefings as readable cards. Prioritize or clear items, and let your assistant read that feedback when preparing the next brief. AI services and their connections are set up separately. TODOS IN CONTEXT Add tasks, mark priorities, and check off completed work. Completed items stay visible for the day, so you can see your progress. MEETINGS CLOSE AT HAND Connect your calendar to see upcoming meetings and open available video meeting links. Meeting reminders and supported Live Activities help you keep track of what comes next. AT A GLANCE ON IPHONE Read briefings and manage todos with briefing, todo, and combined widgets. Move between recent briefs and capture tasks on the go. YOUR DAY UNDER THE NOTCH On Mac, hover the MacBook notch to see your briefing, next meeting, and todo list. Capture a thought with Control-Space and keep working. YOUR OWN FILES Choose the NotchBud iCloud folder to sync your briefs and app data across your devices. NotchBud works with daily Markdown files. No NotchBud account is required. Free download with a one-time Lifetime Unlock for Mac and iPhone.

Screenshots

674 screens
NotchBud3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 67 at none against NotchBud's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. NotchBud sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 67 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
67 versus NotchBud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter67NotchBud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLIN DUBob Van den Audenaerde

In-app purchases

None

67

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NotchBud

One-time2
  • 7-Day TrialFree
  • Lifetime Unlock$12.99

Questions

Is 67 free?
67 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NotchBud free?
NotchBud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 67 or NotchBud have ads?
Neither 67 nor NotchBud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 67 or NotchBud?
67 ships an update monthly, and NotchBud every 3 weeks. Most recently, 67 was updated on November 5, 2026 and NotchBud on October 31, 2026.

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