Comparison

Fabric vs Breakr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fabric

This AI-powered workspace helps you instantly capture, find, and collaborate on all your digital content. It acts as a self-organizing second brain, unifying notes, files, and ideas from various sources. Save time and money by replacing multiple productivity subscriptions with this single, powerful tool.

Highlights
  • Instant capture of websites, text, images, and files
  • Voice notes with AI transcription
  • Natural language AI search across connected apps
  • AI assistant for document insights and writing assistance
  • Real-time document collaboration
  • Unify digital world by connecting multiple apps
  • Rich linking and embedded content
Features
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Your files are everywhere. Your notes are scattered across apps. Your AI forgets everything you told it yesterday. You spend more time searching for things and switching between tools than doing the work. Fabric fixes all of it. One workspace for everything: notes, files, meetings, bookmarks, recordings. An AI that knows your stuff and gets smarter the more you use it. Agents that handle busywork while you sleep. 300,000+ people use Fabric. Rated 4.7 stars across platforms. AI THAT KNOWS YOU Ask your AI anything about your files, notes, and recordings. Get answers from your content with citations, not generic internet responses. The more you use Fabric, the better your AI understands your work, your projects, and your interests. SEARCH EVERYTHING Find anything across notes, files, recordings, and connected apps using natural language. "That article about pricing I saved last month," found in seconds. Three years of files, searchable by meaning, not filename. CANVAS Think visually. Spread out notes, references, images. Plan a project, map a concept, arrange ideas and files side by side. Your infinite whiteboard. HANDWRITING SCANNER Snap a photo of handwritten notes, a whiteboard, or a sketch. Fabric scans it into a clean, searchable digital note in seconds. Your messy handwriting, instantly digitised and searchable. CAPTURE ANYTHING Save websites, voice notes, screenshots, PDFs, images, bookmarks. One tap from anywhere. Browser extension, share sheet, voice capture. Everything becomes searchable the moment you save it. AI AGENTS Set up tasks that run on schedule: summarise calls, compile briefs, monitor competitors, prep for meetings, send weekly reports. Your AI works while you don't. Set it once, it runs forever. SHARE BEAUTIFULLY Send polished galleries and files instead of Google Drive links. Password-protected with link analytics. Whether it's client work, a portfolio, or a shared resource, it looks professional. CONNECTED TO YOUR APPS Gmail, Slack, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more. Fabric doesn't just search your apps. Your AI can work inside them. Send emails, create tasks, pull data across your whole stack. MEETING RECORDER Record any meeting and get an instant transcript. Your AI extracts action items, key decisions, and summaries automatically. Ask about anything discussed, found instantly. VOICE NOTES Capture ideas while walking, commuting, or cooking. Automatic transcription makes every voice note searchable and actionable. NOTES & DOCUMENTS A powerful editor with rich formatting, embedded files, toggle lists, tables, code blocks, and real-time collaboration. Write, plan, and organise in one place. ORGANISE YOUR WAY Folders, labels, smart collections, nested spaces. Or just throw everything in and let search handle it. Fabric works however your brain works. RUN YOUR BUSINESS OR YOUR LIFE Client files, study materials, family documents, creative projects, personal research, whatever you're managing, Fabric keeps it organised, searchable, and shareable. COLLABORATE Edit documents with teammates or friends. Comment on files, @mention people, share folders. Works for personal projects and teams. SECURE & PORTABLE Encrypted in transit and at rest. Your data stays yours. No lock-in: export everything anytime. FABRIC FOR TEAMS Self-writing wikis, cross-app search, AI teammates, and shared workspaces for your whole team. Visit fabric.so/teams. "Fabric has completely changed how I work. Everything in one place, finally." – Pro user "I went from a B- to an A. My AI tutor knew my textbook better than I did." – student "I run my entire freelance business from Fabric now." – solopreneur "The handwriting scanner is magic. I photograph my notes and they're instantly searchable." – creative Your AI that knows your work. Download Fabric today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://fabric.so/company/privacy

About

Breakr

This app helps you reduce screen time and improve focus through gamified techniques. It uses a unique battery mechanic, rewards, and a personal focus bot to encourage intentional phone use and build self-control.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus mechanics
  • App blocker for students and professionals
  • Battery mechanic rewards time away from phone
  • Breakr Bot for emotional accountability and coaching
  • Screen Time integration and analytics
  • ADHD-friendly design
Features
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Take Control of Your Scrolling with Breakr: Gamified Focus & Screen-Time Mastery Breakr helps you build real self-control and reduce doomscrolling by turning phone-down focus into satisfying progress. An app blocker designed for students, professionals, and ADHD users, Breakr makes intentional phone use feel REWARDING. So you stay on task, study better, and feel calmer with your phone. How It Works - A unique battery mechanic rewards time away from distracting apps and recharges while you stay focused - Earn Power Points, gain Momentum, and maintain streaks to reinforce healthy habits - The more you concentrate, the more your productivity battery fills and your momentum compounds Breakr Bot: Your Personal Focus Friend - Emotional Accountability: Breakr Bot lights up happy when you stay focused and gets sad when you start scrolling, keeping you mindful in the moment - Adaptive Challenges: The bot adjusts difficulty levels to match your current concentration and stamina - Real-Time Coaching: Get supportive nudges and precision tracking whenever your attention starts to slip - Friendly Boundaries: Breakr Bot helps you choose allowlists and soft limits, keeping you on track without harsh app blocking Personalized Intelligence - Screen Time integration for clear usage analytics and trend insights - Efficiency scores that visualize concentration quality over time - Daily/weekly stats on study time, deep-work consistency, and streaks Beautiful, Intuitive Design - Eye-friendly dark mode, fluid animations, and interactive 3D elements - Clean, minimal interface that keeps attention on your task, not on your phone - Built to feel motivating, calm, and ADHD-friendly Why Breakr Works Most tools rely on hard blocking or guilt. Breakr uses positive reinforcement and game design to make self-control feel natural. By rewarding intentional, off-screen focus, the app adapts to your patterns and helps you sustain digital wellness without stress. Perfect For - Students who want better study habits, exam prep, and retention - Remote workers & professionals who need deep work without constant pings - ADHD & neurodiverse users seeking structure, streaks, and external rewards - Anyone ready to reduce screen time, improve focus, and build productive routines Start mastering your attention and reclaiming your time. Download Breakr and turn phone-down focus into real-world results. It’s time to start your digital detox journey. PRIVACY AND SECURITY: Your data stays private and secure. We use industry-standard encryption and never share your personal information with third parties. Start your journey to better digital wellbeing today. Download Breakr and discover how strategic breaks can transform your productivity and peace of mind. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: A BREAKR SUBSCRIPTION is required to unlock full access to all features and premium content. If you choose a Breakr. subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless canceled in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal anytime in iTunes Account Settings. Your iTunes Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the selected plan’s cost. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, any unused portion of the trial will be forfeited once your purchase is confirmed. DISCLAIMER: Breakr is designed as a digital wellness and productivity tool. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional for medical or mental health concerns. Terms of Use - https://www.breakrrapp.com/terms-of-use Privy Policy - https://www.breakrrapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Fabric4 screens
Breakr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fabric at free with in-app purchases against Breakr's subscription. Fabric also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Breakr's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and review sentiment (73% vs 62%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fabric sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Breakr sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fabric against 4.7 for Breakr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 254 and 186 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Fabric's written reviews are positive against 73% of Breakr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fabric ships an update monthly, Breakr every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fabric versus Breakr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFabricBreakr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (254 ratings)4.7 (186 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings254 — better186
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabric InternetChris Pena

Customer experience

Fabric

All ratings251 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative31.1%

Breakr

All ratings179 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

Fabric

Reported bugs

32 issues
  • Choppy animations
  • App doesn't work without internet connection
  • App regularly logs out
  • Mysterious error messages about memory/credits
  • Assistant has completed none of the scheduled tasks
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  • Smart Collection not automatically filing files
  • App won't download after deletion
  • Tagging doesn't work properly
  • Cannot create new tags after saving an item
  • Cannot remove AI-created tags without error
  • Drafts can be lost in poor connection areas
  • Screen randomly shifts to other notes mid note taking
  • Touch and gestures don't register
  • Transcription notes aren't accurate and cut off after 30 seconds
  • AI consistently leads astray
  • AI responses are unreliable
  • Video note playback never works
  • AI summary section never works
  • Cannot ask the AI questions on notes anymore
  • Timeline tab won't load
  • Error adding new content to homepage
  • Failed to upload note/link
  • Doesn't keep Google sessions active
  • App is super laggy
  • App won't open
  • Says no internet connection despite full bars
  • Screen goes black then blinds with white screen
  • Sometimes stays on blue icon
  • Cannot save multiple tabs at once
  • AI ignored request for shorter responses
  • AI ignored request for larger font
  • AI started replying in all caps bold type

Requested features

15 requests
  • Quick preview feature for videos/images/files
  • Scratchpad for quick notes
  • More themes, including OLED pure black
  • Add Apple Pencil support for sketches
  • Offline mode
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  • Improve AI accuracy and reliability
  • Add customer support email
  • Make storage free forever, AI paid
  • Improve UI and navigation
  • Add dark mode
  • Expand theme options
  • Improve transcription accuracy and length
  • Allow saving multiple tabs at once
  • Allow changing font size
  • Improve Google session persistence

Breakr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Fabric

Subscriptions13
  • Plus – Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pro – Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Plus – Monthly$5.991 Month
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  • Plus – Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro – Monthly$16.001 Month
  • Pro – Monthly$24.001 Month
  • Max – Monthly (Legacy)$39.991 Month
  • Plus – Yearly7 Days trial$56.001 Year
  • Max – Monthly$68.001 Month
  • Plus – Yearly7 Days trial$96.001 Year
  • Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$150.001 Year
  • Pro – Yearly$214.991 Year
  • Max – Yearly$389.991 Year
16 purchases

Breakr

Subscriptions16
  • Breakrr (Full Access)3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Breakrr Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Breakrr Monthly Discount$4.991 Month
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  • Breakr (Full Access)$12.991 Month
  • Breakrr (Full Access)$14.991 Month
  • Breakr (Full Access)$14.991 Month
  • Breakrr Yearly Discount$14.991 Year
  • Full Access (Lowest Price)$19.991 Year
  • Full Access (Lowest Price)3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Breakr (Full Access)$24.991 Month
  • Breakrr (Full Access)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Breakrr (Full Access)$29.991 Year
  • Breakr (Full Access)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Breakr (Full Access)3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Breakr (Full Access)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Breakr (Full Access)3 Days trial$129.991 Year

Questions

Is Fabric free?
Fabric is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Breakr free?
Breakr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fabric or Breakr?
Breakr is rated higher. Fabric averages 4.6 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while Breakr averages 4.7 from 186 ratings.
Do Fabric or Breakr have ads?
Breakr shows ads; Fabric does not.
Which is updated more often, Fabric or Breakr?
Fabric ships an update monthly, and Breakr every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fabric was updated on October 30, 2026 and Breakr on October 30, 2026.

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