Comparison

Breakly vs Blink20

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

Head to head
About

Breakly

This app enforces mandatory screen time breaks by locking your phone, eliminating the need for willpower. It offers customizable break durations and integrates eye-saving techniques.

Highlights
  • Unbreakable breaks with phone locking
  • Strict Mode to block all apps
  • Configurable mini and long breaks
  • Intelligent timer pauses on lock
  • 20-20-20 rule reminders for eye health
Features
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You don’t need a harder lock. You need a break your body can accept. Breakly uses mini breaks and long breaks while you scroll — short enough that your body doesn’t rebel, strong enough that awareness comes back. When the loop breaks, self-control returns. That’s how doomscrolling actually ends — not by turning your phone into a prison. • Mini breaks: snap out before “one more swipe” wins • Long breaks: let the urge fade when you’re stuck deep • Day or night: same rhythm on the couch or in bed • Optional Strict Mode: holds a break if you want a firmer guardrail • Track bedtime and unlocks so progress stays visible Other tools lock the day or delay the open. Breakly works in the moment you’re already scrolling. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Blink20

Features
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Blink20 is your on-device eye health assistant. Built around the doctor-recommended 20-20-20 rule — every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds — Blink20 gently reminds you to give your eyes the breaks they need during long screen sessions. Just start the timer and keep working. When it's time for a break, Blink20 sends you a friendly reminder and guides you through a short, relaxing pause with calming sounds. No account, no sign-up, no data leaving your device — everything runs privately, right on your phone. Key Features: 1- Automatic 20-20-20 break reminders 2- Gentle notifications when it's time to rest your eyes 3- 100% on-device — private, free, and no account needed 4- Calming sounds to help you relax during breaks 5- Customizable timer to match your work rhythm 6- Beautiful dark mode for comfortable evening use 7- Track your progress with daily stats — breaks taken, eye-rest time, and streaks

Screenshots

Breakly4 screens
Blink204 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blink20 at none against Breakly's 2. Breakly's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Breakly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. Blink20 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Breakly versus Blink20: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreaklyBlink20
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood Orbit Labs LLCUritect

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Breakly

Subscriptions2
  • quarterly member3 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • annual member7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Blink20

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Breakly free?
Breakly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blink20 free?
Blink20 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Breakly or Blink20 have ads?
Neither Breakly nor Blink20 shows ads.

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