Stop Doomscrolling vs Doombreak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stop Doomscrolling
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Don't block apps. Request them. Your social apps — Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, YouTube — are locked by default. To open one, you have to ask. And you only get 15 minutes. No willpower required. No streaks to maintain. No dopamine reset rituals. Just intention. Your social media apps stay locked by default. When you actually need them — to check a DM, post something, or browse with purpose — open a 15-minute window. When time's up, they lock again automatically. No willpower required. No complicated schedules. Just a simple daily quota of intentional sessions. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps you want to block 2. They stay locked around the clock 3. Tap "Open Window" for 15 minutes of access 4. Apps lock again automatically when time's up FREE • 2 windows per day • All core blocking features • Stats and streak tracking PRO • 10 windows per day • $4.99/month or $39.99/year DMOnly uses Apple's Screen Time technology to enforce blocks at the system level — it works even if you close the app or restart your phone. Your data stays on your device. No account required. No data collected. https://dmonly.app/privacy.html https://dmonly.app/terms.html
Doombreak
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Doombreak helps you stop doomscrolling — block distracting apps for as long as you choose, and use Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok without the feeds that pull you in. Completely free. Pick any apps you want gone for a while — social, video, news, whatever hooks you. Stay in a timed focus session until it ends, or run Until schedule ends so the block lasts the rest of your focus window. Turn on Auto-start so when your focus window begins, Doombreak starts blocking for you. Glance at Shield on your Lock Screen for a live countdown, and tap once to request a mindful unlock when you truly need an app. Go further with filtered mode: Instagram keeps DMs and profiles, YouTube keeps Search and Subscriptions (no Shorts or Home), and TikTok keeps Search and Following (no For You) — all inside Doombreak while the native apps stay blocked. Save app groups for different moments of the day. Set a focus schedule so starting is automatic. Need one app for a real reason? Take a mindful unlock — pause with intent, get a short window, then lock again. WHY YOU’LL LIKE IT • App blocker for any apps you choose — not a fixed list • Stop doomscrolling with focus sessions that keep you on track • Until schedule ends — block for the rest of your focus window • Auto-start — when your focus window begins, blocking starts for you • Shield widget — Lock Screen countdown and one-tap mindful unlock • Instagram without Reels, Explore, or the home feed • YouTube without Shorts or the Home feed — Search and Subscriptions stay • TikTok without For You — Search and Following stay • Block TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other scroll traps • Saved app groups for work, evening, and more • Focus schedule with Auto-start or a start banner in your window • Duration presets from 15 minutes to 4 hours, plus until the window ends • Mindful unlock with a pause and timed window • Focus streaks and time-protected progress that stay honest • Beast Mode for harder sessions • A calm active session with a countdown you can trust • Light, dark, and system themes • Private on your device — no account required Download Doombreak. Stop the scroll. Keep your evening.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doombreak at none against Stop Doomscrolling's 2. Stop Doomscrolling's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Stop Doomscrolling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Doombreak asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stop Doomscrolling ships an update weekly, Doombreak every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stop Doomscrolling | Doombreak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 承宇 万 | Joey Tawadrous |
In-app purchases
Stop Doomscrolling
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
Doombreak
No in-app purchases
Questions
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