Breakly - Screen Time Limit
Under reviewBreakly is an iOS app that fights doomscrolling: it schedules mini and long breaks that lock you out of distracting apps.
Built by Good Orbit Labs and Wenyao · Productivity · Health & Fitness · Freemium
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Breakly is an iOS app that fights doomscrolling: it schedules mini and long breaks that lock you out of distracting apps.
About
Breakly is an iOS app that fights doomscrolling by scheduling short and long breaks that lock you out of distracting apps. It is built for people who want to cut down on mindless scrolling and take back their attention. You set up mini breaks and long breaks, and when a break starts, the apps you chose to block stay locked until it ends. The free core version covers the essentials of scheduled breaks. A subscription adds an app whitelist, custom intervals, scheduled auto-start and Strict Mode for firmer enforcement. Breakly is made by Good Orbit Labs and is available on the App Store, with a free trial for the subscription.
Key Features
- Schedule mini and long breaks that lock distracting apps
- App whitelist, custom intervals and scheduled auto-start
- Strict Mode for firmer enforcement (subscription)
Use Cases
- Stopping late-night doomscrolling on iPhone by scheduling a bedtime break that locks Instagram, X, and other distracting apps
- Blocking TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit during work hours when frequent phone pickups keep breaking focus
- Enforcing an uninterruptible Strict Mode break so a self-set screen time rule cannot be overridden when willpower runs out
Who it is for
- iPhone users who keep scrolling past their bedtime and want a screen time limit they cannot easily override.
- People whose daytime focus keeps breaking from frequent phone checking and who want forced short breaks.
- Users who find standard Screen Time reminders too easy to ignore and want an enforced iPhone app blocker.
Pricing
Free core version; subscription with free trial for premium features
FAQ
Why does Breakly need Screen Time permission? +
Breakly uses iOS Screen Time controls to block distracting apps during a scheduled break. Without that permission, it would only be another reminder app instead of a forced-break app.
Can I really not turn off Strict Mode once a break starts? +
That's the core difference. In Strict Mode, the break rule stays in place while the break is active. The break can't be interrupted, so your tired self doesn't get a last-minute escape hatch.
Can I allow some apps during breaks? +
Yes. Use the whitelist to keep essential apps available, so the rule stays practical instead of becoming unusable.
How does Emergency Skip work? +
Emergency Skip exists for real exceptions. You get one chance per day to end the break immediately when something truly urgent comes up. It is not meant to be a casual loophole for one more scroll.
Is Breakly only for nights? +
Night scrolling is the sharpest story because it hurts the most. The same iPhone mechanism also helps when daytime scrolling keeps interrupting your focus.
Is Breakly available on Android? +
Not right now. Breakly currently focuses on iPhone because its core experience depends on iOS Screen Time controls and strict app blocking.
How do I limit screen time on iPhone before bed? +
Choose the apps that pull you into bedtime scrolling, schedule a forced break before your usual weak spot, keep essential apps on the whitelist, and let Strict Mode hold the break once it starts.
How do I block apps on iPhone at night? +
Use Breakly with iOS Screen Time permission, select distracting apps like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, X, or browser workarounds, and schedule a night break that locks them during the active window.
What is the best app blocker for iPhone? +
The best iPhone app blocker depends on what fails for you. If soft reminders are easy to ignore, use a blocker with scheduled breaks, essential-app whitelisting, and a Strict Mode that keeps the rule active.
Does Breakly collect my data? +
Breakly needs permission to enforce app blocking, not to profile your private life. Keep the privacy explanation concrete in the App Store and inside the product.
Alternatives
BreakTimer.comFor knowledge workers: BreakTimer combines customizable Pomodoro timers with task tracking and flowtime mode so you stay focused without burnout.
SparkyFor digital wellness seekers: Sparky gamifies healthy habits so you earn screen time instead of fighting app addiction and build lasting routines.
MunenFor iPhone users: Munen learns your screen time patterns daily and adjusts friction the next morning so you stay focused without punishment.
DeepLockFor smartphone users: DeepLock automatically blocks distracting apps like Instagram and YouTube when your limit is reached, enforcing hard boundaries without reminders or willpower.Ask AI about Breakly - Screen Time Limit