# BreakTime vs Screen Time

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Time at 100% against BreakTime's 50%. Screen Time also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). BreakTime's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BreakTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Screen Time sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BreakTime holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of BreakTime's written reviews are positive against 100% of Screen Time's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BreakTime ships an update every 3 months, Screen Time weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BreakTime | Screen Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breaktime-work-break-timer/id1503198369/reviews)** | [4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-break-check/id6741723570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stoyan Hristov](https://appshunter.io/developer/584595816) | [CodeWerm LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795272086) |

## What reviewers say

### BreakTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breaktime-work-break-timer/id1503198369)

This app helps you manage your work breaks to boost productivity and prevent eye strain. Easily start breaks with a tap and receive notifications when they end. It offers customizable durations and useful widgets.

**Highlights:** Start breaks with a tap, Predefined break durations, Break notifications, Custom break duration, Live activities, Widgets for lock and home screens, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| BreakTime Premium | $12.99 | one-time |


### Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-break-check/id6741723570)

This app promotes mindful screen time by tracking usage and providing gentle nudges when sessions end, rather than outright blocking. It helps users understand their habits and make conscious choices about their digital engagement.

**Highlights:** Session-based time tracking, Automatic start and stop timers, Gentle nudges, not hard blocks, Guilt-free timer snoozing, Detailed usage statistics, Customizable session lengths and daily goals

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly Early Adopter | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly | $11.90 | per year |
| Unlimited Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BreakTime free?

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

### Is Screen Time free?

Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BreakTime or Screen Time?

BreakTime is rated higher. BreakTime averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Screen Time averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.

### Do BreakTime or Screen Time have ads?

Neither BreakTime nor Screen Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BreakTime or Screen Time?

BreakTime ships an update every 3 months, and Screen Time weekly. Most recently, BreakTime was updated on November 3, 2026 and Screen Time on October 30, 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.*