# HoldOn vs Flex 40

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flex 40 at every 9 days against HoldOn's every 2 months. Flex 40 also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HoldOn sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Flex 40 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HoldOn against 5.0 for Flex 40. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flex 40 has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

HoldOn ships an update every 2 months, Flex 40 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HoldOn | Flex 40 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holdon-screen-time-nudge/id6760806947/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-40/id6762550611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pardhasaradhi Tirumalasetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886343262) | [ShuffleUp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892717669) |

## What reviewers say

### HoldOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holdon-screen-time-nudge/id6760806947)

This app intervenes when you open distracting applications, offering a variety of rotating messages to help you break the cycle of mindless scrolling. It tracks your usage, identifies your scroll type, and provides weekly reports without locking your device.

**Highlights:** Rotating nudges to prevent habituation, Identifies user's scroll type, Weekly usage reports, Pause nudges for specific periods, Tracks app opens and resistance instances, No device locking or timers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hold On Pro | $3.99 | per month |


### Flex 40

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-40/id6762550611)

This app helps individuals track irregular work hours, including overtime, comp time, and extra shifts. It organizes pay, deductions, and provides detailed reports to compare against actual paychecks. Ideal for professions with non-standard schedules.

**Highlights:** Track all work hours, Manage overtime and double time, Monitor comp time balance, Custom tags and color-coding, Add deductions and notes, Generate pay period reports, Export data to CSV/Excel/PDF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flex 40 Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HoldOn free?

HoldOn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flex 40 free?

Flex 40 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HoldOn or Flex 40?

HoldOn and Flex 40 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do HoldOn or Flex 40 have ads?

Neither HoldOn nor Flex 40 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HoldOn or Flex 40?

HoldOn ships an update every 2 months, and Flex 40 every 9 days. Most recently, HoldOn was updated on October 19, 2026 and Flex 40 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*