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Amazing Marvin vs BreakTime
Both stand on time management apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose Amazing Marvin if you want a highly configurable task planner with multiple workflows, broad platform support, and task planning features. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or need to keep adding and completing tasks after a trial without subscribing.
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BreakTime combines reminders, screen dimming, activity-aware rescheduling, and optional enforced pauses. It is available on macOS and iOS, with the Mac edition sold as a paid utility.
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| Amazing Marvin | BreakTime | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Marvin Pro Monthly: $8 a month | BreakTime for Mac: $4.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Amazing Marvin | Not published |
| Website | amazingmarvin.com | breaktimeapp.com |
| On time management apps | #15 of 35 | #19 of 35 |
Amazing Marvin: what it does well
- Offers more than 300 customization options.
- Supports four planning workflows, including GTD.
- Includes recurring tasks, focus sessions, and time blocking.
- Imports from Todoist, TickTick, Asana, ClickUp, and Google Calendar.
- Available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- After the 14-day trial, tasks cannot be added or completed without subscribing.
- Marvin Pro costs $8 per month.
BreakTime: what it does well
- Runs from the dock, menu bar, or background
- Provides a 10-second break warning
- Enforce mode blocks work during breaks
- Activity detection can reschedule breaks
- Supports AppleScript scripting
What to know first
- Mac version requires macOS 10.7 or later
- No free plan
- Privacy details are not provided by developer
- Mac version costs $4.99, paid once
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