# The Nudge vs Solus Library App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Nudge at 89% against Solus Library App's 22%. The Nudge also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 13). Solus Library App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Nudge sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Solus Library App asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Nudge holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Nudge has 5.7K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of The Nudge's written reviews are positive against 22% of Solus Library App's.

The Nudge ships an update fortnightly, Solus Library App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Nudge | Solus Library App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nudge/id950623169/reviews)** | [2.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solus-library-app/id1466050876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Livday](https://appshunter.io/developer/665731466) | [SOLUS UK](https://appshunter.io/developer/423710417) |

## What reviewers say

### The Nudge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nudge/id950623169)

Receive weekly personalized text messages with curated lifestyle suggestions. These "Nudges" include secret hike plans and date ideas designed to encourage a more adventurous, romantic, and social life.

**Highlights:** Weekly lifestyle nudges via text, Curated hike plans, Life-changing date ideas, Encourages adventurous, romantic, social self, Effortless planning

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nudge Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Nudge Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Nudge Plus Annual | $35.99 | per year |
| Nudge Plus Annual | $35.99 | per year |
| Nudge Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| Nudge Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| Nudge Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| Nudge Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Nudge Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Nudge Plus Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Nudge Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Nudge Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Nudge Plus | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Personalized recommendations
- 🚀 Convenient text-based experience
- 👍 Diverse range of activities
- 👍 Helps explore new places
- 👍 Useful for both locals and newcomers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Deceptive billing practices
- 🐛 Buggy app experience
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel/unsubscribe
- 💰 Paywall limits free content
- 🔍 Limited search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login/signup issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to access saved plans

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/access plans from texts
- More non-alcohol focused activities
- Easier city/location switching
- Improved search and filtering options
- Better notification/reminder system


### Solus Library App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solus-library-app/id1466050876)

Access your local library's catalog and manage your account on your Apple device. Search for books, renew existing loans, and place new reservations with ease. Contact your library to get started.

**Highlights:** Manage library account, Search catalog, Renew books, Reserve books, Access from iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Nudge free?

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

### Is Solus Library App free?

Solus Library App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Nudge or Solus Library App?

The Nudge is rated higher. The Nudge averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Solus Library App averages 2.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do The Nudge or Solus Library App have ads?

The Nudge shows ads; Solus Library App does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Nudge or Solus Library App?

The Nudge ships an update fortnightly, and Solus Library App monthly. Most recently, The Nudge was updated on September 24, 2026 and Solus Library App on August 18, 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.*