# Nudgy vs Linger

The clearest difference is monetization model: Nudgy at free against Linger's freemium. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nudgy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Linger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Nudgy against 5.0 for Linger. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nudgy | Linger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudgy-reminders-until-done/id6797926067/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linger-lock-screen-reminders/id6804838276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [梓豪 成](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795174896) | [Neel Chary](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775314038) |

## What reviewers say

### Nudgy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudgy-reminders-until-done/id6797926067)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nudgy PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Nudgy PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Nudgy PRO Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Linger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linger-lock-screen-reminders/id6804838276)

This app places reminders directly on your lock screen, ensuring they remain visible until completed. It uses natural language processing to understand scheduling and allows for quick completion with a simple swipe. Track your progress with visual streaks and archive past reminders.

**Highlights:** Persistent lock screen reminder cards, Natural language reminder scheduling, One-gesture completion, Habit streak tracking, Reminder archiving, Home screen widget, Customizable colors and dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linger Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Linger Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Linger Plus Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nudgy free?

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

### Is Linger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nudgy or Linger?

Nudgy and Linger are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Nudgy or Linger have ads?

Neither Nudgy nor Linger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nudgy or Linger?

Nudgy ships an update every 2 days, and Linger every 2 days. Most recently, Nudgy was updated on October 31, 2026 and Linger on October 31, 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.*