Nudge: Focus & App Blocker
BERG LLC Productivity iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Nudge: Focus & App Blocker is a free Productivity app for iPhone and iPad by BERG LLC. Rated 4.8/5 from 52 ratings. Requires iOS 17.6.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 52 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 113 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 22
- 2026 · v1.45
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About Nudge: Focus & App Blocker
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. --- 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.
Ratings & reviews
4.8
52 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.45 · Updated October 22, 2026
- 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.
App privacy
The developer, BERG LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Advertising Data, Product Interaction, Other Usage Data
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Location: Coarse Location
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Diagnostics: Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- User Content: Photos or Videos, Other User Content
- Identifiers: User ID
- Usage Data: Other Usage Data
Used for: App Functionality
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