Cadence Focus vs Nudgy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cadence Focus
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Cadence Focus — Not another Pomodoro app. Your brain doesn't work like everyone else's. Answer 4 quick questions, get a focus method matched to how you actually work, and an AI Coach that learns from every session. 6 FOCUS METHODS • Pomodoro 25/5 (free), Deep 50/10, Ultradian 90/20, Flowtime, Custom, Animedoro 50/20 • 5-minute starter tip when getting started feels impossible ANIMATED TIMER THEMES Pick how your timer looks: the signature progress ring or a growing plant (both free), or Pro themes — hourglass, candle, water, rocket, mountain, and an evolving pixel pet that grows the more you focus. FITNESS MODE Interval workouts with work and rest rounds. Tabata free; HIIT, Stretch and fully custom intervals with Pro. Clear on-screen WORK/REST flips, plus alarms that still fire when your phone is locked. WIND DOWN — NIGHT MODE • Rain scene free; Pro sleep and breathing scenes with curated soundscapes • Guided 4-7-8 breathing; durations up to infinite AI COACH Weekly insights from your session data, smart method re-evaluation, best focus hours, distraction patterns, and daily goal tips. SOUND MIXER + SPOTIFY (Pro) 12 built-in sounds, online library, mix up to 5 sounds, save presets. Spotify liked songs and playlists during focus. CALENDAR AND SCHEDULING Plan blocks for today or tomorrow, local reminders, sync to Calendar, import events as tasks. APP BLOCKER Block distracting apps during focus with Screen Time integration and custom shield. STUDY ROOMS Join with a 6-character code, live presence, chat, and shared focus energy. GROWTH TREE & YOUR ISLAND Plant a tree each session — it grows when you finish, wilts if you quit. Move the trees you earn onto your own isometric island, unlock new zones from Meadow to Summit at session milestones, and collect decorations as rewards. SMART SESSIONS Distraction tracking, +5 min extension, session journal, categories, daily goals, streaks, weekly score, Pro streak freezes. WATCH, WIDGET AND LIVE ACTIVITIES Apple Watch app, Dynamic Island, lock screen, home widget. LEADERBOARDS AND LEVELS Per-method global boards, Starter to Legend progression, achievement badges. STATS AND TASKS Heatmap, completion rates, CSV export. Link tasks to sessions. Pro: unlimited tasks. CADENCE AI PRO — 7-DAY FREE TRIAL All methods, AI Coach, full stats, calendar sync, app blocker, Spotify, unlimited sounds and tasks, 2 streak freezes per month. 16 LANGUAGES Light/dark theme. Pro features are clearly marked throughout the app. Continue without an account — guest sessions sync in the cloud and merge automatically when you sign up or sign in. Optional account for leaderboard, study rooms, and Spotify. Sign in with email, Apple, or GitHub. ALSO ON MAC Cadence Focus runs on Apple silicon Macs too. Your timer, ambient sounds, coach and stats sync through your account, and Cadence Pro works on every device. Pair the free Cadence companion to pause distracting sites in your browser while you focus. Learn more at https://getcadenceai.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getcadenceai.app/privacy Download Cadence Focus. Find the rhythm that fits your brain.
Nudgy
This app helps you complete important tasks by providing escalating reminder levels, from simple notifications to system alarms that require task completion. It features a unique 'Deep' mode for critical items and tracks your progress by growing a virtual planet.
- Tiered reminder levels (Light, Steady, Deep)
- Deep mode with system alarm
- Completion confirmation challenge
- Persistent reminders with quiet moment return
- Progress tracking with virtual planet growth
- iCloud sync
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The problem with most reminder apps isn't accuracy—it's how easy they are to swipe away. You tap dismiss, get busy, and completely forget. Nudgy's logic is simple: pressing Stop isn't done. You're only done when it's actually finished. Pick the right level for each task: • Light: a simple notification. Great for quick replies or picking up groceries. • Steady: notification + a persistent countdown on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Perfect for upcoming meetings or heading out the door. • Deep: rings like a system alarm and cuts through Silent mode. Built for medication, deadlines, and the things you can't afford to put off. Pressed Stop? It's coming back. When a Deep reminder rings, Stop only silences it for now. You have to open the app and complete a quick confirmation (hold for 3 seconds, or solve a simple sum). If you haven't actually finished, it rings again after a quiet moment—until you do. Your history shows how many times it had to chase you. Say it once, it's captured. • Smart Capture: say "hand in the proposal tomorrow at 3pm, every Friday" and Nudgy parses the time, duration, and repeat rule, with a preview before saving. • To-do list: anything without a time becomes a to-do. Drag to reorder, tick when done. • Place reminders: get notified when you arrive at or leave a place—Deep works here too. • Widgets & Lock Screen: see your next reminder and to-dos on the Home Screen and Lock Screen. • Import from Apple Reminders in one tap. Create with Siri Shortcuts. Finish a task, grow your planet. Every confirmed finish adds mass to the little planet in Stats—from dust and clumps to planetesimals and full planets. Misses never subtract mass. No broken streaks, no guilt—just steady proof of getting things done. At the end of the day, print a receipt of everything you finished and save or share it. Free and Nudgy PRO • Free, forever: to-dos, Light, Steady, and up to 1 active Deep reminder. • Nudgy PRO unlocks: unlimited Deep reminders, unlimited Smart Capture, place reminders, and every alarm tone. • Monthly, Yearly (7-day free trial), or Lifetime. Prices shown in the App Store. • No ads, no third-party tracking • Reminders and history sync via private iCloud by default • Privacy Policy: https://www.nudgy.one/privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Until it's done.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Nudgy at none against Cadence Focus's shown. Cadence Focus's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Cadence Focus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Nudgy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cadence Focus ships an update every 3 days, Nudgy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cadence Focus | Nudgy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raul Alex Ratiu | 梓豪 成 |
In-app purchases
Cadence Focus
- Cadence Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Cadence Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.901 Year
- Cadence Pro Lifetime$79.99
Nudgy
- Nudgy PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
- Nudgy PRO Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Nudgy PRO Lifetime$59.99









