Work/Break vs Blank Spaces Launcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Work/Break
This productivity tool helps users maintain focus by automatically cycling between dedicated work and break periods. It's designed to keep you in a productive flow state without manual timer adjustments.
- Automatic work/break switching
- Flow state maintenance
- Focus enhancement
- Simple timer functionality
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Stay in the flow with a timer that automatically switches between work/break.
Blank Spaces Launcher
This app transforms your smartphone into a minimalist tool by decluttering your home screen. It removes distracting badges and icons, allowing you to focus on essential apps and regain control of your attention. Designed for simplicity and privacy, it helps you use your phone intentionally.
- Simplified home screen widget
- Mutes badges and app icons
- Focus on essential apps
- Intuitive and easy to use
- Privacy-focused design
- 7-day free trial
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Blank Spaces is a minimal home screen launcher that eliminates distraction from your phone. We believe that technology should empower us, not take away our attention. • Simplify your home screen This small, beautiful widget lives on your home screen and gives you access to your most important apps without the clutter. • Take back your focus Blank Spaces interrupts distracting apps, allowing you to reclaim your time and attention. Get back to using your phone as a tool and focusing on what matters in life. • Easy to use The app is designed to be completely intuitive, and the widget can be installed in 60 seconds. • Completely secure We believe in openness, privacy, and 100% data ownership. See our privacy policy at blankspaces.app/privacy. BLANK SPACES SUBSCRIPTION Full access to Blank Spaces requires a subscription (monthly, annual, or lifetime). Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Terms of Use - www.blankspaces.app/terms Privacy Policy - www.blankspaces.app/privacy Join Us - www.blankspaces.app/cult
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Work/Break at none against Blank Spaces Launcher's 14. Blank Spaces Launcher's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Blank Spaces Launcher sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Work/Break asks for nothing beyond the download.
Work/Break ships an update every 7 months, Blank Spaces Launcher every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Work/Break | Blank Spaces Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (8.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #104 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Lars Svennbeck | Ecstasis LLC |
Customer experience
Work/Break
Blank Spaces Launcher
Bugs and requests
Work/Break
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Blank Spaces Launcher
Reported bugs
5 issues- Widgets not showing up or disappearing
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing apps
- Shortcuts not working as expected
- Wallpaper customization issues
- App crashing or freezing during setup
Requested features
5 requests- Add more supported apps, including default iOS apps
- Allow custom shortcuts without going through Shortcuts app
- Improve widget customization options
- Provide a free or one-time purchase version
- Add ability to rename app labels in widgets
In-app purchases
Work/Break
No in-app purchases
Blank Spaces Launcher
- 1 Week$1.997 Days
- 1 Month$3.991 Month
- 1 Month1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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- 1 Month$4.991 Month
- Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
- 12 Months$17.991 Year
- Special Offer (1 Year)$18.991 Year
- Yearly Plan2 variants$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription (Reward)Free
- Blank Lifetime Subscription$11.99
- Blank Lifetime Subscription$23.99
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- Blank Lifetime Subscription$24.99
- Lifetime Plan$29.99
Questions
Is Work/Break free?
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