BreathGate vs Time Wallet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
BreathGate
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BreathGate is a calm pause before you open distracting apps ā a soft breath between impulse and scroll. BreathGate Premium is a paid subscription. All features described below require a BreathGate Premium subscription (weekly or annual) or the one-time Premium Lifetime purchase. A free trial is available for eligible new subscribers. Not a hard app blocker. Not a multi-minute meditation session. Just enough friction to notice why you reached for your phone. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps that pull you in (Instagram, TikTok, news ā your list). 2. When you open one, BreathGate meets you with a quiet breath or cool-down. 3. Optionally tag your intent: Boredom, FOMO, Work, or Habit. 4. Open the app ā or walk away. Both choices are yours. Both are logged. KEY FEATURES (included with BreathGate Premium ā purchase required) ⢠Soft pause before scrolling ā a breath gate, not a lock ⢠Intent chips in one tap (no journaling required) ⢠Walk-away vs open logging so success feels clear ⢠Weekly impulse report with your top triggers ⢠Cool-down option if breath is not your style ⢠Private by default ā on-device, no account required ⢠Calm UI: short sentences, no shame, no leaderboards WHY BREATHGATE Most screen time apps either hard-block your day or pile on streaks and scores. BreathGate does one job well: give you a moment to decide. Tagging Boredom, FOMO, Work, or Habit turns each impulse into insight. Your weekly impulse report shows pauses, walk-aways, and which triggers show up most ā so you learn patterns, not punishments. PERFECT FOR ⢠Anyone who opens social media on autopilot ⢠People who want digital wellbeing without a digital prison ⢠Users who tried hard blockers and felt trapped ⢠Anyone who wants mindful phone habits with less guilt WHAT BREATHGATE IS NOT ⢠Not a parental-control suite ⢠Not medical treatment for addiction ⢠Not a hard all-day app lock with no way through ⢠Not a long guided meditation app PRIVACY Your pauses, intents, and impulse report stay on your device. No account required to start. You stay in control of Screen Time permissions. Start with a few apps. Take one breath. See how often you walk away. Download BreathGate ā a breath between impulse and scroll. SUBSCRIPTION BreathGate requires a paid subscription to use. BreathGate Premium is offered as a weekly or annual auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time Premium Lifetime purchase. Eligible new subscribers can start with a free trial; after the trial the subscription renews automatically at the listed price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions are billed and managed by Apple. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://breathgate.avunia.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://breathgate.avunia.com/privacy
Time Wallet
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Time Wallet keeps your distractions closed until you decide to take a break. Choose the app that pulls you in too easily. Time Wallet protects it by default using Apple Screen Time tools. When you want access, start a 5, 15 or 30 minute break. During the break, your protected selection is available. When the time ends, Time Wallet locks it again automatically. FREE ⢠Protect one individual app ⢠Take unlimited 5, 15 or 30 minute breaks ⢠End a break early when you are done ⢠Automatic re-protection after every break ⢠Essential weekly statistics ⢠No account required TIME WALLET PRO ⢠Protect multiple apps ⢠Protect categories and websites when supported by Screen Time ⢠Choose custom break durations ⢠Add an optional daily limit ⢠Add optional cooldown between breaks ⢠Use Strict Mode for stronger rules ⢠See advanced history and statistics Time Wallet is designed for conscious access, not more time inside the app. A day with no break can still be a useful day if your protection stayed in place. The app does not read the content of protected apps, messages, photos or websites. App selection is handled through Apple's Screen Time frameworks. Purchases and subscriptions are handled by Apple. PRO SUBSCRIPTION ⢠Monthly or annual subscription with automatic renewal ⢠Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed ⢠The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period ⢠You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://timewallet.theo-ruffin.com/confidentialite/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Time Wallet at 16.0 against BreathGate's 18. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BreathGate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Time Wallet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BreathGate | Time Wallet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serhan Cetin | Theo Ruffin |
In-app purchases
BreathGate
- BreathGate Premium Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- BreathGate Premium Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- BreathGate Premium Lifetime$39.99
Time Wallet
- Time Wallet Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
- Time Wallet Pro Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Time Wallet Pro Founder$79.99









