Work/Break vs Cutting
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.
Cutting
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Frustrated with endless "Who's up for coffee?" threads that go nowhere? Tired of dealing with heavy event planners, noisy group chats, and scheduling headaches just to step away from your desk? Meet Cutting. Cutting is a no-nonsense, real-time coordination tool built for one single purpose: getting your small, private group together for immediate, real-world breaks without the friction. No chat. No scheduling. No planning. Just zero-friction, spontaneous breaks. Why it's different: * Strictly Immediate: Everything happens now. There is no option to schedule for later. Breaks go live for 5 minutes, keeping things truly spontaneous. * Zero Clutter: No comments, no likes, no reactions, and absolutely no group chat. You only see who is "In" or "Out." * Private Groups: Built for close-knit teams and tight friend groups (up to 25 members per group). * Ephemeral Moments: Capture a quick, zero-fuss photo during your 30-minute meetup window to share the vibe locally with the team. Stop overthinking your downtime. Get your team together, get your head out of the screen, and take a real break.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cutting at every 2 days against Work/Break's every 7 months. Cutting also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Work/Break ships an update every 7 months, Cutting every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Work/Break | Cutting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Lars Svennbeck | Rahul Dhaundiyal |
In-app purchases
Work/Break
No in-app purchases
Cutting
No in-app purchases
