Thrum vs Nowve | Attention Reset
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Thrum
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Thrum is a silent, haptic focus timer for the ADHD brain. Feel time pass on your wrist β no numbers, no noise. A gentle, rhythmic pulse keeps you anchored, even when the screen is off. β’ Time-hiding focus sessions β a ring that pulses with each cue, never a clock β’ Works screen-off with reliable, gentle haptics (never a shock) β’ Interval cues that nudge you through the day β’ Transparent, one-tap cancel. No ads, ever. Thrum is a focus & time-awareness tool, not a medical or treatment device. Thrum Pro Unlock custom haptic patterns, unlimited cue schedules, and focus stats. Available as a Monthly or Yearly auto-renewable subscription (with a 7-day free trial), or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically for the same price and period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://thrum.webkodingtheme.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://thrum.webkodingtheme.com/privacy.html
Nowve | Attention Reset
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Lose focus less. Recover focus faster. Nowve helps you notice drift and return to your task with subtle Apple Watch hapticsβquietly and in the moment. How it works: β’ Start a Focus, Deep Work, Study, Meeting Prep, Reading, or Custom session. β’ Nowve monitors motion patterns during your session. β’ When drift is detected, your watch gives a silent tap plus a short grounding prompt. β’ Optional guided haptic breathing helps you reset without checking your phone. Built for real-world focus: β’ Silent by design for class, work, and meetings. β’ Apple Watch-first experience with minimal interruption. β’ Adjustable sensitivity, grace period, and session controls. β’ Break reminders and post-session cooldown support. See your patterns: β’ Session history with movement trends and redirect counts. β’ Weekly summaries and streak tracking. β’ Health integration support, including Mindful Minutes. Privacy first: β’ Core functionality runs on-device. β’ No accounts required. β’ Export your history as CSV anytime. Pro features: β’ Session-level focus insights. β’ Trend views over time. β’ Personalized session suggestions. β’ Additional customization and advanced controls. Built for Apple Watch with an iPhone companion app. Disclaimer: Nowve is for general wellness and productivity purposes only. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider before making medical decisions. Privacy: https://nowve.app/nowve/privacy.html Support: https://nowve.app/nowve/support.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Thrum at every 3 days against Nowve | Attention Reset's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Thrum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Nowve | Attention Reset sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Thrum ships an update every 3 days, Nowve | Attention Reset every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thrum | Nowve | Attention Reset |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arif OZELCI | Frameshift Labs, LLC |
In-app purchases
Thrum
- Thrum Pro β Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Thrum Pro β Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Thrum Pro β Lifetime$59.99
Nowve | Attention Reset
- Nowve Pro$4.99
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