Comparison

Screenless vs Breaktime

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

Head to head
About

Screenless

This app helps you regain control of your digital habits by blocking distracting applications and setting usage limits. It offers features like app time limits, opening restrictions, and scheduled blocking to foster focus and productivity.

Highlights
  • App usage time limits
  • App opening restrictions
  • Mindful app opening delays
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • Instant app blocking sessions
  • Screen time streak challenges
  • Deep focus mode
Features
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Reclaim Your Time. Reconnect with Life. Go Screenless. Tired of endless scrolling and feeling chained to your phone? Dumb Phone: Screenless empowers you to take back control of your digital habits and rediscover a life beyond the screen. This isn't about ditching your smartphone entirely – it's about making it a tool, not a master. We help you break free from digital distractions, fostering focus, productivity, and genuine connections in the real world. Imagine more time for hobbies, loved ones, and simply being present. How Screenless: Screen Time & Focus Transforms Your Digital Life: - App-Limit: Set healthy boundaries. Automatically block apps after a set usage time (e.g., limit social media to just 15 minutes a day!). - App-Locks: Break compulsive habits. Restrict how many times you can open an app (e.g., only open that distracting game 5 times a day). - Intervention: Create mindful pauses. Add a delay (e.g., 50 seconds) before you can open an app, giving you a moment to reconsider and choose wisely. - Schedules: Plan your focus. Block specific apps automatically during work, study, or family time – ensuring uninterrupted focus when it matters most. - Sessions: Go spontaneous screenless. Instantly block distracting apps for a custom period, perfect for quick focus bursts or real-world moments. - Screen Time Challenge: Build a winning streak! Stay below your chosen daily screen time goal and watch your streak grow, motivating you to maintain healthier habits. - Deep Focus Mode: Stay committed. Activate Deep Focus to prevent pausing or canceling any ongoing app blockers. When you need to concentrate, we've got your back. Dumb Phone: Screenless is more than just a blocker; it's your personal guide to digital well-being. Start your journey to a more intentional, focused, and fulfilling life today. Download now and embrace the power of being Screenless! CONTACT & SUPPORT Got questions or feedback? Email us at: support@screenlessapp.com LEGAL By using this app, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://www.screenlessapp.com/privacy-policy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Breaktime

This app helps you regain control over your screen time by blocking distracting applications. It requires you to set a duration for app usage and start a timed break before accessing blocked apps, ensuring accountability and promoting digital wellbeing.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps 24/7
  • Timed breaks for app access
  • Customizable delay for reconsideration
  • Strict Mode with no bypasses
  • Travel Mode for automatic unblocking
  • Scheduled recurring blocking
  • Daily limit goals and streaks
Features
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How it works: - Block apps permanently or set a schedule - Friction before EVERY unlock with 14+ different modes - Set a time limit on how long you'll unlock for - When your time's up your apps are automatically reblocked Other features designed for focus: - 14+ friction modes to help you reconsider: pushups, eye contact, tap to unlock, typing a quote or a breathing cycle and more. - Strict Mode, where no breaks or bypasses are allowed. - Travel Mode, automatically unblock apps when you're away from home. - Scheduling: Setup automatic recurring blocking. - Set a daily limit goal and stay motivated with streaks. - Advanced customisations to suit your focus needs. - No collection of your phone usage or personal data. - Minimal UI designed as simple as possible to be less stimulating and distracting. - Lightning-fast setup. You’re ready to go in 30 seconds. In a world where apps do everything they can now to keep you scrolling, Breaktime is designed to give you back control. It takes a different approach, believing that being intentional with your downtime and deciding how long you want to spend on an app beforehand is essential to digital wellbeing. It’s built for the people who value their focus, productivity, and time away from your phone. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://breaktimeapp.github.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Screenless4 screens
Breaktime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Breaktime at 76% against Screenless's 50%. Breaktime also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (69 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Screenless sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Breaktime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Breaktime holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breaktime has 69 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Screenless's written reviews are positive against 76% of Breaktime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screenless ships an update every 2 weeks, Breaktime every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Screenless versus Breaktime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenlessBreaktime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)4.6 (69 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews76.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings369 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximillian StabeNathan Chan

Customer experience

Screenless

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Breaktime

All ratings69 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Screenless

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan (Family)$7.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Annual Plan (Family)7 Days trial$56.991 Year
One-time3
  • Screenless Two WeeksFree
  • Screenless Forever$17.99
  • Screenless Forever (Family)$39.99
7 purchases

Breaktime

Subscriptions6
  • Breaktime Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Breaktime Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Breaktime Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Breaktime Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Breaktime Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Breaktime Premium - Annually7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Promo$24.99

Questions

Is Screenless free?
Screenless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Breaktime free?
Breaktime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screenless or Breaktime?
Breaktime is rated higher. Screenless averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Breaktime averages 4.6 from 69 ratings.
Do Screenless or Breaktime have ads?
Neither Screenless nor Breaktime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screenless or Breaktime?
Screenless ships an update every 2 weeks, and Breaktime every 5 days. Most recently, Screenless was updated on October 3, 2026 and Breaktime on October 15, 2026.

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