Set your own timings
The four rhythms in Free are fixed. Pro lets you pick the work interval, the rest length and how many rounds you run.
Try it free. Then Pro.
Two free sessions to see how it feels. Pro keeps the timer running and adds custom timings and reports. Forever is Pro, paid once.
Free
Two full sessions, every rhythm, both prompt styles.
$0
No card needed. Two sessions to try it.
Download free- 20-20-20, Pomodoro, Ikigai Flow, Marathon
- Full screen or notification prompts
- Pauses when you step away
- Holds while you are in a meeting
- macOS and Windows
- Your break history stays on your computer
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Pro
Custom timings and break reports.
$49.99a year
About 19¢ a working day. Cancel any time.
Coming soonNot on sale yet. Have a code? Redeem it on your account page or in the app.
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Set your own work interval, rest length and rounds
- Reports for the day, week and month
- Use it on all your computers
- Updates for as long as you subscribe
- 15-day refund
Pay once
Forever
Pro with a one‑time payment.
$249.99once
Five years of Pro costs the same. Cheaper after that.
Coming soonNot on sale yet. Have a code? Redeem it on your account page or in the app.
- Everything in Pro, plus:
- One payment. Nothing renews
- All future updates included
- Use it on all your computers
- Keeps working even if we shut down
- 15-day refund
Prices in US dollars. Pro and Forever are not on sale yet; until they are, a code from us turns Pro on. Each plan covers all the computers you personally use. Downloads need a free account: Google, Apple or email, no card.
What you get with each plan
Free has the full reminder. Pro and Forever add custom timings and reports.
| Feature | Free$0 | Pro$49.99 a year | Forever$249.99 once |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four break rhythms | Included | Included | Included |
| Full screen or notification prompts | Included | Included | Included |
| Pauses when you step away, holds in meetings | Included | Included | Included |
| Runs entirely on your computer | Included | Included | Included |
| Custom intervals, rest lengths and rounds | — | Included | Included |
| Reports for the day, week and month | — | Included | Included |
| Updates | Current version only | While subscribed | All future versions |
| Renewal | Nothing | Yearly, cancel any time | Nothing |
| If we shut down | Keeps working | Works until the year ends | Keeps working |
| Refund | Not applicable | 15 days | 15 days |
If you cancel Pro, the app goes back to Free and keeps running.
What Pro adds
Two things: custom timings and reports.
Reports
How many breaks you took, by day, week and month. Reports are saved on your computer only, so they do not sync between machines.
All your computers
One payment covers your laptop and your desktop. There is no seat limit.
What the evidence says
These studies tested the behaviour of taking breaks. None of them tested BetterBreaks.
Contact Lens and Anterior Eye · 2023
Breaks eased symptoms, and only while people kept taking them
29 participants · before and after, no control arm
Read the studyPLOS ONE · 2022
Short breaks restore energy. They did not raise output.
2,335 participants · meta-analysis
Read the studyJAMA Network Open · 2024
Alternating posture tracked with no excess mortality risk
481,688 participants · mean 12.85 year follow-up
Read the studyDownload
The Mac and Windows versions have the same features.
Downloads need a free account. Sign in with Google, Apple or email; there is no card.
macOS
macOS 12 or later, Apple silicon and Intel. Runs from the menu bar.
Download for macOSWindows
Windows 10 or later, 64-bit. Runs from the notification area.
Download for WindowsInstalls from the Microsoft Store and keeps itself updated. Signed by Microsoft, so Windows does not warn. Also on the Store page.
Questions
Anything else, email support@betterbreaks.app.
Is the free version limited?
No. All four rhythms, both prompt styles, idle pause and meeting hold are in Free. Pro adds custom timings and reports. If Free is enough for you, keep using it. The app will not nag you to upgrade.
Should I get Pro or Forever?
Pro is a yearly subscription. If you cancel, the app goes back to Free. Forever is a one-time payment that includes all future updates. It costs about the same as five years of Pro, so if you expect to keep using the app for longer than that, Forever is cheaper.
There are free break reminders. Why pay for this one?
You do not have to. The reminder itself is free here as well. Pro is for people who want to set their own timings and see a record of their breaks. Try Free first and see whether you want those.
How do I install it on a Mac?
- Open the
.dmgand drag BetterBreaks to Applications. - Launch it. macOS will ask once whether to allow an app downloaded from the internet.
- Pick a rhythm. The app runs from the menu bar. There is no window to keep open.
How do I install it on Windows?
- Run the
.exeand follow the installer. - Launch it. SmartScreen may ask once; choose More info, then Run anyway.
- Pick a rhythm. The app runs from the notification area, next to the clock.
Windows says it protected my PC. What do I do?
That is SmartScreen, which shows a notice for any new installer it has not seen many times yet. The BetterBreaks installer is safe to run. Click More info, then Run anyway. You will only see it once.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 15 days of purchase. Email support@betterbreaks.app from the address you bought it with and we will refund you. You do not need to give a reason.
Can I use it on my laptop and my desktop?
Yes. One licence covers all the computers you personally use. There is no seat limit.
Do you collect anything?
Only the email you sign in with. The app does not send anything to us. Reports are stored on your computer, which is why they do not appear on your other machines.
What exactly am I buying?
A licence to use BetterBreaks Pro on the computers you personally use. With Pro, the licence lasts for the year you paid for. With Forever, it does not expire, and the app keeps working even if we shut down.
What may I not do with it?
Resell it, bundle it into another product, or share one licence across a company. If you need licences for a team, email us.
Start with two free sessions.
Sign in, download, run a couple of sessions. If it earns its place, Pro is a code away.
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