Need Instagram, TikTok or YouTube for work? Tell Nudge what you're there to do, like posting or replying to DMs. Drift into Reels or Shorts and Nudge nudges you back.
Nudge is a focus app that reclaims your wasted phone time. Instead of blocking distracting apps entirely, Nudge lets you use them exactly how you want to.
Need Instagram, TikTok or YouTube for work? Post, reply to messages and check comments in the real apps. If you drift into Reels or Shorts, Nudge nudges you back.
How it works:
1. Choose which apps you want Nudge to help you with
2. Tell Nudge how you want to use your apps (e.g., "No political content" or "Let me reply to Sarah's message" etc.)
3. Nudge detects if you get distracted and gently pulls you away from distraction
4. Use your phone exactly how you want and waste no time
TWO MODES FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS
Task Mode (Pro)
AI detects when you're distracted from your stated goal. Get a gentle nudge to get back on track. No willpower required.
Timer Mode (Free)
Set time limits for each time you use an app. Simple, effective, no AI.
WHY NUDGE IS DIFFERENT
Other blockers limit screen time, which works for a few weeks until it’s too annoying and people give up. Nudge restricts phone use with nuance.
• Not just a blocker (but also a blocker): you can still use your apps, just more mindfully
• Intelligent waiting room designs: the more you use distracting apps, the bigger the friction to access
• AI understands context: scrolling Instagram for a friend's post? That's allowed. Falling down a Reels rabbit hole? You'll get nudged.
• Builds better habits: over time, you'll naturally become more intentional
PERFECT FOR:
• Never checking "just one thing" that turns into an hour
• Stopping to use media that steals your focus
• Those fed up with other basic app blocking solutions
• Creators and anyone who uses social media for work
• Anyone who wants to use their phone, not be used by it
Timer Mode is completely free.
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Subscription Details:
- Nudge Pro Weekly: $12.99/week
- Nudge Pro Monthly: $19.99/month
- Nudge Pro Annual: $99.99/year (7-day free trial for eligible users)
Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Nudge-Privacy-Policy-2ce4f09a055780899d14eb89f5486b50
Take back your attention. One nudge at a time.
I use Nudge all day long and it's honestly become essential for me. Task mode is amazing… being clear about what I'm actually opening the app for and having it keep me on track is such a simple idea but it works so well.I t already has so many great preventative features. The breathing exercise when you get nudged is great. I even find myself trying to game the timing on the task mode, knowing it takes a second to catch me, but even then it still stops me from mindlessly scrolling, which kind of proves the point.What I love is that no other app lets me actually use the things that keep me connected to people while breaking the addictive parts that come with them. My screen time is legit down 50-60% consistently compared to before. Like it ACTUALLY works and isn't some hardware thing I have to carry around or plug into. It just runs. Can't recommend it enough.
I got 5 hours back today
Snapster219
Not exaggerating. I used to lose easily 5 hours a day to mindless scrolling. First week with Nudge and I'm catching myself (or rather should I say it is catching me)… The intention thing changes everything. when you have to say WHY you're opening an app, half the time you realize you don't even have a reason. Just amazing, highly recommend.
Actually works unlike Opal
Tommy Thetford
Tried Opal for months, kept bypassing it the second I got bored. Turns out locking yourself out doesn’t fix anything — you just wait for the timer and go right back. Nudge makes you type WHY you’re opening the app before you can use it, and honestly that’s all it took.
Tried the others..this is one different
Hank John
I tried the other app blockers and this is the only one that actually helped me change my relationship with social media. I can still use my apps but I do it intentionally now and I feel so much better
- Good morning check-in. Before your first app of the day, Nudge asks if that's really how you want to start.
- Mirror check-in. A quick look at your reflection before you open an app.
- If your phone dies or restarts, Nudge no longer resets your blocked apps.
- If the screen recording prompt doesn't appear or gets closed, tapping Start Task again now brings it right back.
- Smoother setup and other fixes.
Version 1.45
The developer, BERG LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Purchases
Location
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Purchases
User Content
Identifiers
Usage Data
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
BERG LLC
Size
118.9 MB
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
