BreakTime vs GateBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BreakTime
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.
- Start breaks with a tap
- Predefined break durations
- Break notifications
- Custom break duration
- Live activities
- Widgets for lock and home screens
- Dark mode support
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Work break timer - BreakTime is designed to help you keep track of your breaks throughout the day. With its simple and intuitive interface you can start a break with just a tap and be notified when a break with predefined duration has ended. Taking regular breaks while working is very important and Work break timer - BreakTime is a great tool to effectively manage your time, boost your productivity and avoid eye strain. Features: - Unlimited breaks (requires Premium upgrade) - Delete individual breaks - Breaks statistics for the last 7 days in the free version and 60 days with Premium upgrade - Custom break duration - Break notifications - Live activities - Lock screen and home screen widgets - Dark mode support - Work break timer - BreakTime works on iPhone and iPad Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
GateBook
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GateBook is a personal map-based notebook for gate codes you encounter on your routes. Save a code at your current location or drop a pin anywhere on the map; see the nearest code when you’re close. No accounts or cloud—data stays offline on your device. Free to try; one-time unlock enables unlimited codes and import/export. Features • Save on the map — Tap “+” at your current spot or long-press to drop a pin and attach a code. • Auto pop-up nearby — Open the app or tap the key button to reveal the closest saved code. • Pins & list by distance — View everything on the map or browse a simple list sorted by how near it is. • Offline & private — Notes are stored on your phone; nothing is uploaded or shared. • Import & export — Back up your notes or move them to another device when needed. • Built for routes — Fits delivery and courier workflows around gated communities. Pricing & limits Use GateBook free with a limited number of saved communities. Upgrade with a one-time in-app purchase to unlock unlimited codes and import/export. “Restore Purchases” is available in Settings. Note GateBook does not control or manage gates or access systems. It’s a personal map notebook for your own reference.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GateBook at 15.6 against BreakTime's 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. BreakTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GateBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BreakTime | GateBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stoyan Hristov | 兴恺 王 |
In-app purchases
BreakTime
- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Unlimited Access$9.991 Year
- BreakTime Premium$12.99
GateBook
- GateBook Pro — Unlimited Codes$4.99









