Breaktime vs Konvo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Konvo
This app provides a streamlined way to access Instagram direct messages without the distractions of the main app. It offers features to block the full Instagram app and manage message notifications, allowing users to focus solely on their conversations.
- Direct access to Instagram inbox
- No feed, Reels, or Explore
- Supports DMs, group chats, and requests
- Optional Instagram app blocking
- Message notification alerts
- Secure Instagram sign-in
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Konvo is Instagram with only the messages. A paid Konvo subscription is required to access Instagram DMs through the app. Available plans, prices, billing periods, and any eligible free trial are shown before you confirm an Apple in-app purchase. Sign in with your Instagram account and Konvo opens straight to your inbox. The feed, Reels, and Explore never load. Your chats are exactly as you left them, and everything you send and receive shows up in Instagram like normal, because it is Instagram, just only the part you actually need. WHAT KONVO DOES - Opens directly to your Instagram inbox, every time - No feed, no Reels, no Explore, anywhere in the app - Your DMs, group chats, message requests, and story replies all work - You sign in on instagram.com inside the app. Konvo never sees or stores your password BLOCK THE REAL INSTAGRAM, IF YOU WANT Connect Konvo to Screen Time and the Instagram app itself gets blocked behind a shield. Your messages stay one tap away in Konvo. You get two five-minute passes a day to unlock Instagram for the things that need the real app: posting a story, a picture, or calling someone. When the pass ends, Instagram locks itself again. The block is optional and you can turn it off whenever you want. OPTIONAL MESSAGE NOTIFICATIONS AND PRIVACY Get alerts for new Instagram DMs while Konvo is closed. If you enable this feature, Konvo stores an encrypted Instagram sign-in session on its server to check for new messages. Message content is processed temporarily in memory and is not saved. You can disconnect in Message notifications settings. Konvo collects basic usage analytics to improve the app. Konvo requires an Instagram account. Konvo is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Instagram or Meta. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Message notifications are rolling out in a limited pilot for new users, subject to available places. Already connected accounts keep access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Breaktime at freemium against Konvo's subscription. Breaktime also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 60%). Konvo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Breaktime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Konvo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Breaktime ships an update every 5 days, Konvo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Breaktime | Konvo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (69 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better | 60.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nathan Chan | Yi Hyun Park |
Customer experience
Breaktime
Konvo
In-app purchases
Breaktime
- 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
- Premium Promo$24.99
Konvo
- Konvo Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Konvo Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Konvo Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
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- Konvo Pro Yearly - Special offer$19.991 Year
- Konvo Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year









