BreakBuddy vs FocusScreen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BreakBuddy
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Work the shift. Weโll mind the breaks. BreakBuddy helps you plan your working day, remember every break and see exactly what comes next. Set your shift hours, add comfort or meal breaks, then follow your progress at a glance. PLAN YOUR SHIFT โข Set your start and finish times โข Add fixed-time breaks or position them by percentage of your shift โข Separate comfort and meal breaks โข Mark unpaid breaks so they are excluded from working time โข View your day as a timeline or compact list STAY ON TRACK โข Receive alerts when breaks start and finish โข Choose an optional warning before your break ends โข Follow live countdowns throughout your shift โข Choose built-in alert sounds or import your own โข See time remaining or percentage progress READY WHEN YOU ARE โข Save complete shifts with their hours, breaks and weekdays โข Quickly reuse your regular schedules โข Support for overnight shifts โข Automatically clear completed shifts when you choose ACROSS YOUR DEVICES โข Keep schedules in sync with iCloud โข Follow your shift using Home Screen widgets โข See Live Activities on the iPhone Lock Screen and Dynamic Island โข Keep BreakBuddy close by in the Mac menu bar โข Receive iPhone alerts when working from your Mac BREAKBUDDY PRO One break is always free. BreakBuddy Pro unlocks multiple breaks and AI scheduling, which creates an evenly spaced plan around your chosen shift and break lengths. Whether you work regular hours, changing rotas or overnight shifts, BreakBuddy makes it easier to protect your break time. BreakBuddy Pro is an optional auto-renewing App Store subscription, charged to your Apple ID, and renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings or your Apple ID subscription settings. Use of the app implies you agree to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and our terms: https://aiwebltd.co.uk/apps/breakbuddy/
FocusScreen
Organize your daily tasks directly on your iPhone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Complete items with a single tap without opening the app, and customize the display to match your wallpaper. Offers various task types, AI summaries, and smart reminders for efficient planning.
- Lock Screen and Dynamic Island task display
- One-tap task completion
- Habit tracking and reminders
- AI task summarization
- Customizable interface styles
- Private Space for sensitive tasks
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FocusScreen puts today's tasks on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. See what's next at a glance and check it off with a tap โ no need to open the app. LIVE ACTIVITIES ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN โข Grouped tasks stay on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with clear progress โข Complete tasks right from the Lock Screen; the app stays in sync โข Adjust item count, font size, color and opacity to suit any wallpaper THREE KINDS OF TASKS, ONE LIST โข To-dos with due dates, priorities and repeat rules โข Daily check-ins that reset every midnight for building habits โข Reminders that alert you right on time PLAN SMARTER โข AI Summary turns your list into one sentence about what matters today โข Smart reminders notify you ahead of scheduled time DESIGNED FOR IPHONE DUO Check things off on the outer display when closed. Open it and the list becomes two columns; when partly folded, content stays clear of the fold, and every posture change transitions smoothly. PRIVACY AND PERSONALITY โข Private Space protected by Face ID, never shown on the Lock Screen โข Home Screen widgets, plus quick task entry with Siri โข Labs: 11 interface styles to choose from FocusScreen Pro unlocks multiple Lock Screen groups, more visible items, Private Space, smart reminders, AI Summary and every interface style. Subscriptions renew automatically for the selected period and can be cancelled anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/5daf2aaa-018e-4125-ab59-34e22297c747
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BreakBuddy at every 5 days against FocusScreen's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. BreakBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FocusScreen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BreakBuddy ships an update every 5 days, FocusScreen every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BreakBuddy | FocusScreen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 33.3% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AI WEB LTD | ็ ่ |
In-app purchases
BreakBuddy
- BreakBuddy Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- BreakBuddy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
FocusScreen
- FocusScreen Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- FocusScreen Pro Yearly$12.991 Year









