No. 33of 36 ·Screen Time Management Apps

SmartBreak

Name: SmartBreak
Price: 4.99 USD

Windows · Mac

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One barScore 5.0

Free tierNo free tier
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

SmartBreak is ranked #33 of 36 in screen time management apps on Freedom251. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

SmartBreak plans and pricing

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SmartBreak 1.x license upgrade $4.99 once The page does not state a billing interval. Upgrade for an existing SmartBreak 1.x license inchwest.com · 5 Oct 2026

SmartBreak 2 (Single user license) $14.99 once The page does not state a billing interval. For use on all computers operated exclusively by one user · Site license available by contacting InchWest inchwest.com · 5 Oct 2026

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Free plan: No
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS

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The record

Purpose: SmartBreak monitors computer use and prompts users to take breaks to help prevent eye strain and mental stress.
Adaptive breaks: Break timing is based on the amount of work the user does rather than fixed intervals.
Enforced breaks: SmartBreak can lock the display to enforce breaks.
Stress indicator: The app includes an on-screen stress bar to monitor stress level.
Child lock: A child-lock feature is intended to prevent children from disabling SmartBreak.
Office use: The app can turn off the monitor or hide the break window for office use.
Remote environments: SmartBreak says it works inside virtual machines and on remote desktops.
Supported systems: The download page lists Windows 11, 10, and 8.1 compatibility; the store describes the license as universal for Windows and Mac.
Trial: The user guide says the demo works for 15 days and users must purchase the program to continue using it.
Payment: The user guide lists Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, cash, and money order among accepted payment methods.
Registration: The guide says the serial number is emailed after purchase and registration is checked against InchWest servers.
Support: The user guide directs customers with registration problems to [email protected].
Privacy: InchWest's privacy policy says it may share information with third-party partners for marketing or promotional purposes and will not sell it.

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Best Screen Time Management Apps in 2026#33 of 36

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Sources

inchwest.com/smartbreak/· checked 5 Oct 2026
inchwest.com/smartbreak/user-guide.pdf· checked 5 Oct 2026
inchwest.com/privacy.php· checked 5 Oct 2026
inchwest.com/smartbreak/order.php· checked 5 Oct 2026