# BreakTime vs BreakBuddy

The clearest difference is rating: BreakTime at 4.8 against BreakBuddy's 4.0. BreakTime also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1). BreakBuddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BreakTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BreakBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

BreakTime holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BreakTime has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BreakTime | BreakBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breaktime-work-break-timer/id1503198369/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakbuddy-break-reminder/id6752990432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stoyan Hristov](https://appshunter.io/developer/584595816) | [LinkedByte Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838883092) |

## 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 |


### BreakBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakbuddy-break-reminder/id6752990432)

Boost focus and well-being with smart reminders for work and breaks. Schedule intervals, get suggestions for hydration and stretching, and track your progress to build healthy habits and prevent burnout.

**Highlights:** Customizable work and break timers, Smart break suggestions (stretch, hydrate), Motivational quotes, Progress tracking and streaks, Shareable progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BreakTime free?

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

### Is BreakBuddy free?

BreakBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BreakTime or BreakBuddy?

BreakTime is rated higher. BreakTime averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while BreakBuddy averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BreakTime or BreakBuddy have ads?

Neither BreakTime nor BreakBuddy shows ads.

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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.*