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Calliday vs SmartBreak
Both stand on screen time management apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial ExtensionMac
Calliday focuses on automatic Mac activity tracking with project organization, reporting, and several AI connections. Its local storage model and exclusion controls may appeal to users who want activity history kept on their devices.
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SmartBreak combines adaptive reminders with enforced breaks, stress indication, and office controls. Check the 15-day limit, paid licensing, and privacy terms before choosing it.
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| Calliday | SmartBreak | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Mac | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $39, paid once | SmartBreak 2 (Single user license): $14.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | calliday.app | inchwest.com |
| On screen time management apps | #29 of 36 | #33 of 36 |
Calliday: what it does well
- Automatic second-by-second activity tracking
- Project rules can organize past activity
- Reports export invoices and spreadsheets
- Local storage without telemetry
- Seven-day Pro trial without account
What to know first
- Requires macOS 14 or newer
- No free plan
- Starter covers one Mac
- Pro costs $89 lifetime
SmartBreak: what it does well
- Adaptive breaks respond to work amount
- Display locking can enforce pauses
- Stress bar shows stress level
- Works in virtual machines and remote desktops
- Office mode can hide breaks or turn off monitor
What to know first
- No free plan
- 15-day demo requires purchase afterward
- Privacy policy allows marketing-partner information sharing
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