Comparison

unhookd vs breakfree

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

Head to head
About

unhookd

This app helps you break phone habit by blocking distracting apps by default. You intentionally choose when to access them through scheduled slots or quick peeks, promoting focus and mindful usage.

Highlights
  • Default-locked apps
  • Scheduled access slots
  • Mindful 'peek' feature
  • Healthy friction prompts
  • Usage insights and score
  • Focus on intentional use
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Your phone is designed to hook you. Notifications. Autoplay. Infinite scroll. unhookd is the antidote: the first app that blocks your distracting apps by default, 24/7. No willpower. No time limits you'll override. Just apps that stay blocked until you decide otherwise. —————————————————————— DEFAULT-LOCKED APPS The moment you install unhookd, your chosen apps are blocked. Around the clock. SLOTS Schedule recurring windows for when apps become accessible e.g. YouTube on Weekdays from 6-7pm PEEKS Need quick access outside a Slot? Set a duration (max 20m), pick a reason, get in, and get locked out when the time's up. INSIGHTS & SCORE See when, why, and how often you peek. Build real awareness of your digital habits. —————————————————————— All other screen-time apps: Apps available all day → you decide when to block unhookd: Apps blocked by default, 24/7 → you decide when to access That shift changes everything. Use unhookd to: → Stop opening Instagram or TikTok "just to check" → Protect deep work, study time, or creative flow → Be more present with the people who matter → Actually follow the rules you set for yourself "I've been using unhookd for a couple weeks now, and it has been amazing! I only use it for social media, and it has taken my daily average from 3.5 hours down to only 20 minutes a day! Works wonders for me, thank you." - JP Boyd Stop scrolling on autopilot. Block distractions by default. Use your phone with intention. —————————————————————— Terms of Use: https://www.unhookd.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.unhookd.app/privacy-policy

About

breakfree

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting apps and feeds. It allows you to stay connected through messages without endless scrolling, build focus streaks, and even engage in group focus sessions with friends. A virtual pet grows with your consistency, making habit building more visible and rewarding.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and feeds
  • Access messages in a feed-free interface
  • Schedule focus sessions
  • Track focus streaks and progress
  • Group focus sessions with friends
  • Focus Pet companion for habit building
Features
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In today’s world, our relationships live on our phones. Messages, plans, and moments of connection all happen inside apps built to keep us scrolling. To stay connected, we’re forced to fight algorithms designed to steal our attention. BreakFree exists to change that. Block the noise. Remove distracting feeds and short-form content when you need to focus. Start a session instantly or schedule focus time ahead. Keep the connection. Access your messages in a clean, feed-free interface. Stay reachable through social media without getting pulled back into endless scrolling. Build momentum. Every focused session turns into streaks, momentum, and time saved. Progress you can see adds up faster than you think. Lock in together. Focus with friends, stay accountable, and create an environment that pushes everyone forward. Friendly competition. Shared wins. Turn focus into something social through group sessions and leaderboards. Focus Pet A small companion that grows with your consistency, because good habits feel better when they’re visible. BreakFree helps you stay present with the people that matter, without being consumed by the feed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://breakfree.app/privacy

Screenshots

unhookd4 screens
breakfree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: unhookd at 100% against breakfree's 70%. unhookd also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). breakfree's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (114 vs 18). 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. unhookd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and breakfree sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

unhookd holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: breakfree has 114 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of unhookd's written reviews are positive against 70% of breakfree's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

unhookd ships an update every 3 weeks, breakfree weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
unhookd versus breakfree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterunhookdbreakfree
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18 ratings) — better4.5 (114 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better70.3% of reviews
Number of ratings18114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB153 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperunhookdRoshan Kattil

Customer experience

unhookd

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

breakfree

All ratings114 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral16.2%
Negative13.5%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

unhookd

Subscriptions7
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • unhookd Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • unhookd Pro$49.99
  • unhookd Pro$129.99
  • unhookd Pro$149.99
2 purchases

breakfree

Subscriptions2
  • Breakfree Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Ad Free7 Days trial$37.991 Year

Questions

Is unhookd free?
unhookd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is breakfree free?
breakfree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, unhookd or breakfree?
unhookd is rated higher. unhookd averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while breakfree averages 4.5 from 114 ratings.
Do unhookd or breakfree have ads?
Both unhookd and breakfree show ads.
Which is updated more often, unhookd or breakfree?
unhookd ships an update every 3 weeks, and breakfree weekly. Most recently, unhookd was updated on September 22, 2026 and breakfree on September 17, 2026.

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