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BreakFree

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Why we love it

Not sure if you’re addicted to your smartphone? BreakFree will tell you. This app cleverly monitors your phone use and calculates your addiction score, letting you know how compulsively you’re texting or posting in real time.

BreakFree helps you take your life back by:

  • Sending well-timed reminders to put down the phone and get back to real life
  • Letting you choose specific times to disable certain gadget features, such as the internet or texts
  • Providing up-to-date usage statistics to help you become more aware of when you’re getting stuck in your phone

Price
Free

Devices
Android, iOS

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Pause
by Polidea Lab

Price
Free

Devices
iOS, Android