Proudly annoying doomscroll break app for iOS and Android
Stage
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Startup
Founded
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Based in
CA
CZ
Pricing model
Free
Freemium
Pricing
Free for the desktop app. Barside Plus: US$20 a month or US$200 a year. Paid Spaces: creators set their own pricing through Stripe, with Barside taking 8% (5% for Plus subscribers).
Free: $0 forever with unlimited break rules, unlimited apps and websites to restrict, unlimited accountability partners, unlimited custom shield designs, custom time limits and durations, lock rules with unlock timer, and time-of-day scheduling. Pro: $4.99/year, $1.99/month, or $22.99 lifetime, whic
Key features
Notes with rich formatting including headings, checklists, tables, code and links
Integrated drawing and diagramming with Excalidraw editor
Screen recording that saves directly into notes
Video transcription with timestamps
AI-powered search across all notes and content
Built-in password manager with auto-fill
Video meetings for up to 6 people
Cloud backup with up to 90 days of history for Plus subscribers
Team Spaces with chat, polls and shared notes
AI agents that run on schedule with approval workflow
Annoying break reminders that pop up based on screen time usage
Works with any app including Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit, and YouTube
Location-based break rules for different places
Accountability partners to track screen time goals with friends
Unlimited break rules and unlimited apps to restrict
Custom shield designs and color themes
Time-of-day scheduling for different break times
Lock rules with unlock timer
Stay-in-app locking with timer that runs only while app is open
Day-of-week scheduling for different rules by day
What makes it different
Completely free for core features with local-first architecture requiring no account
Replaces 10+ subscription apps in one unified desktop application
AI agents with approval workflow for safe automation
Integrated screen recording and transcription without external tools
Supports multiple operating systems with native desktop integration
Annoying unskippable breaks that actually work
Works with any app you want to restrict
Free tier with unlimited break rules and accountability partners
Location-based rules so you can scroll on your commute
Continuously improved by its maker who uses it daily
Barside
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