Breaks vs FocusTag
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Breaks
This app helps you enhance productivity by timeboxing work and breaks. It offers a simple, single-screen interface to set durations and start focus sessions. Receive notifications for session completion and utilize interactive widgets for easy control.
- Customizable work and break durations
- Session start and end notifications
- Work-only or break-only sessions
- Interactive widgets for session control
- Single-screen simplicity
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Breaks is a simple focus timer to help you do your best work. Breaks lets you easily timebox your work and ensure you’re taking adequate breaks, so you can focus better and be more productive. Breaks is designed to be simple as possible with no extraneous features. Too many apps today try to do too much and make it difficult to do the one thing you actually want the app to do. Breaks is a single screen. You set your work duration, break duration, and hit Start Session, and that's it! Breaks will remember your last used durations so when your session is over, you can go again with a single tap. - Start a focus session with work and break durations - Get notifications when the work portion is over and at the end of the session - Can do work-only or break-only sessions - Interactive widgets lets you see the current time remaining as well as start/stop/restart sessions
FocusTag
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Beat distractions, conquer phone addiction, and get into deep work. FocusTag combines strict Screen Time app blocking, ADHD-friendly Pomodoro intervals, and visual color-coded task tags into one seamless focus flow. Whether you're studying for exams, coding, or managing ADHD executive dysfunction, FocusTag provides the digital friction and visual structure you need to stop scrolling and start finishing. KEY FEATURES VISUAL TASK MANAGEMENT (FOCUSTAGS) • Structure your day by grouping tasks under visual, color-coded FocusTags. • Set dedicated presets for work, study, reading, and daily routines. • Switch contexts smoothly without mental fatigue or cognitive overload. SMART ON-DEVICE APP BLOCKING • Custom App Shields: Select exactly which distracting apps to block for each specific task. • Native Screen Time Integration: Powered directly by Apple's Screen Time framework for minimal battery use. • Zero Distractions: Keep social media, games, and notifications locked until your focus session ends. ADAPTABLE POMODORO & DEEP WORK TIMERS • Flexible Intervals: Classic 25/5 Pomodoro or custom deep work blocks tailored to your energy levels. • ADHD-Friendly Break Alerts: Distinct completion chimes and ambient soundscapes to support smooth transitions. • One-Tap Focus: Start or pause your focus sessions instantly. LOCK SCREEN & LIVE ACTIVITIES • Track your remaining time, active task, and tag directly on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. • Check your progress at a glance without unlocking your phone and risking distraction. INSIGHTFUL STATISTICS & TRENDS • Visual charts breaking down your focus time daily, weekly, and monthly. • See exactly how much time you dedicate to each FocusTag and project. • Compare planned targets against actual focus time to build long-term consistency. PRIVACY FIRST FocusTag operates entirely on your device using Apple's native Screen Time API. We do not collect, track, or share your app usage, browsing activity, or personal data. IDEAL FOR: • Individuals with ADHD seeking visual structure and frictionless routines • Students managing multiple subjects and study schedules • Remote workers, developers, and writers requiring uninterrupted deep work • Anyone looking to reduce screen time and build mindful digital habits Take control of your focus and achieve your daily targets with FocusTag. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FocusTag at Free against Breaks's $0.99. Breaks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
FocusTag is free to download; Breaks costs $0.99 up front. FocusTag sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Breaks asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Breaks | FocusTag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zachary Waugh | Nghia Nguyen Phu |
In-app purchases
Breaks
No in-app purchases
FocusTag
- Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$69.99









