Comparison

Rotting vs GentleEase

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

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About

Rotting

Features
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POV: You've had enough doomscrolling. Your attention span is cooked. The brainrot is real. You open your phone to check the time and suddenly you've lost 45 minutes to short-form videos. It's time to take control. Welcome to Rotting—the anti-app designed to help you reclaim your focus, heal your dopamine receptors, and protect your peace. In a world engineered to steal your attention, doing absolutely nothing is the ultimate act of rebellion. We are constantly overstimulated, overwhelmed, and connected to a digital matrix that drains our energy. Rotting is your sanctuary. It is a dedicated space on your phone where the only goal is to disconnect. HOW IT WORKS The rules are brutally simple, yet incredibly challenging: 1. Open the app. 2. Put your phone down. 3. Do absolutely nothing. As long as you leave your phone untouched, your session timer will track your progress. But if you pick up your phone, leave the screen, or succumb to the urge to check your notifications, the timer immediately stops. No cap, this is the ultimate mindfulness challenge. THE AESTHETIC OF NOTHINGNESS Rotting isn't just a utility; it's a visual experience. We've crafted a breathtaking, minimalist liquid glass aesthetic that feels premium and calming. As you disconnect, you'll be accompanied by an interactive, dynamic starfield background that slowly shifts and responds to your presence. It's a digital zen garden designed to soothe your mind before you lock your screen and step away. BUILD YOUR AURA Consistency is the key to breaking bad habits. - Track your sessions over time with our beautiful history visualizations. - Maintain your daily streak by hitting your completely customizable daily 'Nothing' goal. - Watch your screen time drop as your mindfulness minutes increase. - Unlock beautiful confetti celebrations when you hit your milestones. FLEXIBILITY FOR THE REAL WORLD We know you can't always have the app open. That's why we included the ability to log manual time. Spent 30 minutes meditating, reading a physical book, or just staring at the ceiling? You can add that custom time directly into your history to keep your aura strong and your streaks alive. GENTLE NUDGES We use entirely local, privacy-respecting notifications to gently remind you when it's time to take a break. No spam, no annoying alerts. Just a soft nudge reminding you that it's okay to unplug for a moment. PREMIUM: UNLOCK FOREVER Rotting offers a simple, one-time lifetime unlock to access premium features. No annoying recurring subscriptions. - Unlock your complete, unlimited session history. - Remove all limits on logging past offline sessions. - Support indie development and the fight against the attention economy. WHY "ROTTING"? "Bed rotting" has become a viral term for lying in bed and doing nothing. We are reclaiming this concept. Instead of rotting away while doomscrolling, we invite you to mindfully rot. To intentionally pause. To let your brain rest, recover, and reset. THE BENEFITS OF DOING NOTHING - Drastically reduce your daily screen time. - Lower anxiety and combat digital burnout. - Improve your attention span and deep work capabilities. - Heal your dopamine pathways by reducing constant high-stimulus input. - Reconnect with the physical world and your own thoughts. It's time to escape the matrix. Touch grass (virtually). Get back into your lane. Unplugged, unbothered, and thriving. Join the movement. Download Rotting today, put your phone down, and finally experience the luxury of absolutely nothing.

About

GentleEase

This app offers a tranquil space for users to log and track short, calming exercises aimed at stress reduction. Its design incorporates soothing colors and gentle animations to foster a peaceful user experience. Users can monitor stress levels, record exercise details, and add personal notes to observe progress over time.

Highlights
  • Log stress levels
  • Record exercise details
  • Add notes on sensations/moods
  • Group exercises by time of day
  • Filter exercises by duration/type
  • Visualize weekly trends
  • Save favorite routines
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GentleEase helps users track brief, calming exercises designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation. The interface features soft lavender and cream colors, slow card transitions, and smooth fade animations to create a peaceful environment. Users can log stress levels before and after each session, record exercise details, and add short notes on sensations or moods. The app emphasizes gentle, mindful engagement rather than intensity. Exercises can be grouped into morning, midday, or evening sessions, filtered by duration or type, and visualized with weekly trend charts. The interface includes subtle wave animations that enhance the calm atmosphere. Users can save favorite routines and track progress over time with clear statistics and diagrams showing stress reduction patterns.

Screenshots

Rotting4 screens
GentleEase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GentleEase at none against Rotting's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Rotting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GentleEase asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Rotting versus GentleEase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRottingGentleEase
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnas LakhaniNOZHA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL S.A.E

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rotting

One-time1
  • Rotting Premium Lifetime$9.99
None

GentleEase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rotting free?
Rotting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GentleEase free?
GentleEase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rotting or GentleEase have ads?
Neither Rotting nor GentleEase shows ads.

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