FocusMe vs SmartBreak
FocusMe
focusme.comSmartBreak
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| Figure | FocusMe | SmartBreak |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Screen Time Management Apps | 8.4 (#6) | 7.5 (#24) |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says optional usage data may include block lists, rules, browsing history, and app usage, and identifies analytics tracking through the desktop application and browser extensions. | InchWest's privacy policy says it may share information with third-party partners for marketing or promotional purposes and will not sell it. |
| Purpose | FocusMe blocks distracting websites and apps, sets time limits, and locks focus plans to help users stay focused. | SmartBreak monitors computer use and prompts users to take breaks to help prevent eye strain and mental stress. |
| Support | FocusMe says it usually replies to contact form messages within 24 hours and processes subscription cancellations and refund requests within 24 hours. | The user guide directs customers with registration problems to [email protected]. |
Plans
FocusMe
- Lifetime$249, paid once
- MonthlyPrice not published
- YearlyPrice not published
SmartBreak
- SmartBreak 1.x license upgrade$4.99, paid once
- SmartBreak 2 (Single user license)$14.99, paid once
In their own words
FocusMe
FocusMe blocks websites and apps to help users manage distractions across desktop and mobile devices. Blocking can target websites, apps, keywords, or categories across more than 15 browsers, or use Whitelist Mode to allow only selected items. Focus plans can set daily or hourly budgets, limit launches, enforce breaks, and schedule sessions; sessions can also be locked. Protection options include password protection, random challenges, Enforced Mode, and accountability partners. Its AI Coach analyzes progress and offers insights and actions. The Android and iOS apps are free to download and include blocking, schedules, and time limits. Premium syncs plans between Windows, Mac, and iPhone; Android sync is in development. Chrome and Firefox extensions offer enhanced URL detection and faster blocking, and an Edge extension is listed. FocusMe has a free plan and a 14-day trial, with paid plans from $9.95/mo; its lifetime option costs $249, paid once. A license covers up to five Windows or macOS computers and two mobile devices.
SmartBreak
SmartBreak has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.