# Breakr vs FocusDown

The clearest difference is monetization model: FocusDown at freemium against Breakr's subscription. FocusDown also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Breakr sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and FocusDown sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Breakr against 4.8 for FocusDown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 179 and 70 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Breakr's written reviews are positive against 69% of FocusDown's.

Breakr ships an update every 2 weeks, FocusDown every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breakr | FocusDown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakr-screen-time-game/id6745206100/reviews) | **[4.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusdown-flip-to-focus-timer/id6755708778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **179** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 134 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Pena](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591472230) | [Raidersoul LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855760831) |

## What reviewers say

### Breakr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakr-screen-time-game/id6745206100)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Breakrr (Full Access) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Breakrr Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Breakrr Monthly Discount | $4.99 | per month |
| Breakr (Full Access) | $12.99 | per month |
| Breakrr (Full Access) | $14.99 | per month |
| Breakr (Full Access) | $14.99 | per month |
| Breakrr Yearly Discount | $14.99 | per year |
| Full Access (Lowest Price) | $19.99 | per year |
| Full Access (Lowest Price) | $19.99 | per year |
| Breakr (Full Access) | $24.99 | per month |
| Breakrr (Full Access) | $29.99 | per year |
| Breakrr (Full Access) | $29.99 | per year |
| Breakr (Full Access) | $49.99 | per year |
| Breakr (Full Access) | $69.99 | per year |
| Breakr (Full Access) | $99.99 | per year |
| Breakr (Full Access) | $129.99 | per year |


### FocusDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusdown-flip-to-focus-timer/id6755708778)

This app helps you reduce phone usage and improve focus by simply flipping your phone face down. It gamifies your focus sessions with a mascot, leaderboards, and progress tracking to build lasting habits.

**Highlights:** Flip phone to start focus, Focus mascot companion, Leaderboards and friend challenges, Session tracking and analytics, Ambient soundscapes, Pomodoro and custom timers, Focus tags for organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusDown Pro - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| FocusDown Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| FocusDown Pro - Special Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| FocusDown Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breakr free?

Breakr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FocusDown free?

FocusDown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Breakr or FocusDown?

FocusDown is rated higher. Breakr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while FocusDown averages 4.8 from 70 ratings.

### Do Breakr or FocusDown have ads?

Both Breakr and FocusDown show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Breakr or FocusDown?

Breakr ships an update every 2 weeks, and FocusDown every 3 weeks. Most recently, Breakr was updated on October 13, 2026 and FocusDown on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*