BreakBuddy: Focus & Block Apps
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App blocker with buddy mode. Don't 'one more scroll' yourself into a coma.
- Downloads
- 68+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- May 28
- 2026 · v1.3.13
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About BreakBuddy: Focus & Block Apps
Tired of "just one more scroll" turning into an hour? BreakBuddy is the app blocker that helps you take real breaks from your phone — solo, or with a friend who'll actually call you out.
Pick the apps that wreck your focus, set a timer, and BreakBuddy blocks them until time's up. Run a solo pact, or pair up with a friend in Buddy Mode — if you break your pact, your buddy will know about it. Built-in accountability beats willpower every time.
WHY BREAKBUDDY
• App Blocker that actually works — block any app on your phone for as long as you want.
• 3 Hearts per pact — tap through to a blocked app and you lose one. Lose all three and the pact breaks. Finish with all three and your streak lives.
• Buddy Pacts — start a pact with a friend. If they cave, you'll know. If you cave, they'll know. Nothing keeps you honest like that.
• Daily Quests — earn XP and build streaks for every focused minute. Personalized to your real usage patterns.
• Focus History — track every pact, every streak, every minute you've reclaimed from the scroll.
PERFECT FOR
• Studying for exams without Instagram hijacking your night
• Deep work sessions where TikTok is the enemy
• Cutting screen time before bed
• Holding a study buddy or roommate accountable
• Anyone tired of their phone running their life
Built for anyone who's tired of "just five more minutes" turning into an hour. Your screen time report will thank you.
Whether you call it an app blocker, screen time control, focus app, digital detox tool, or just "the thing that finally stops me opening Instagram" — BreakBuddy is for the moments when willpower alone isn't enough. Block apps, stay focused, beat phone addiction, build streaks, reclaim your time. Solo or with a buddy. Your call.
BreakBuddy uses Android's Accessibility Service to detect when you open a blocked app during an active pact, so it can show a reminder overlay encouraging you to stay on track. The Accessibility Service is only active during a pact and does not collect, store, or share any personal data.
Pick the apps that wreck your focus, set a timer, and BreakBuddy blocks them until time's up. Run a solo pact, or pair up with a friend in Buddy Mode — if you break your pact, your buddy will know about it. Built-in accountability beats willpower every time.
WHY BREAKBUDDY
• App Blocker that actually works — block any app on your phone for as long as you want.
• 3 Hearts per pact — tap through to a blocked app and you lose one. Lose all three and the pact breaks. Finish with all three and your streak lives.
• Buddy Pacts — start a pact with a friend. If they cave, you'll know. If you cave, they'll know. Nothing keeps you honest like that.
• Daily Quests — earn XP and build streaks for every focused minute. Personalized to your real usage patterns.
• Focus History — track every pact, every streak, every minute you've reclaimed from the scroll.
PERFECT FOR
• Studying for exams without Instagram hijacking your night
• Deep work sessions where TikTok is the enemy
• Cutting screen time before bed
• Holding a study buddy or roommate accountable
• Anyone tired of their phone running their life
Built for anyone who's tired of "just five more minutes" turning into an hour. Your screen time report will thank you.
Whether you call it an app blocker, screen time control, focus app, digital detox tool, or just "the thing that finally stops me opening Instagram" — BreakBuddy is for the moments when willpower alone isn't enough. Block apps, stay focused, beat phone addiction, build streaks, reclaim your time. Solo or with a buddy. Your call.
BreakBuddy uses Android's Accessibility Service to detect when you open a blocked app during an active pact, so it can show a reminder overlay encouraging you to stay on track. The Accessibility Service is only active during a pact and does not collect, store, or share any personal data.
What’s new
Version 1.3.13 · Updated May 28, 2026
Redesigned New Pact screen with clearer fields and a live end-time preview See how much XP a solo pact will earn before you start Usage Patterns now available to everyone More reliable buddy pact notifications Smoother first-time setup Stability fixes for creating pacts and quest crediting
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| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BreakBuddy: Focus & Block Apps | – | Free | 50+ | May 28, 2026 | |
| Avocation Goal & Habit Tracker | 4.2 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Apr 15, 2023 | Compare |
| Freedom: App & Website Blocker | 4.5 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Sep 21, 2026 | Compare |
| MindBuddy: Mood Journal & CBT | 4.2 / 5 | Free | 50,000+ | Feb 18, 2026 | Compare |
| 2Do - To do List & Reminders | 4.1 / 5 | Free | 100,000+ | Sep 16, 2026 | Compare |