ColorBreak for iOS

System-wide intelligent grayscale for your iPhone and iPad. Automatically adapts to your apps, schedule, and location.

iOS 15.0 or later • iPhone & iPad • Free with Premium Option

Everything You Need

Powerful features that adapt to your life

One-Tap Control

Toggle grayscale system-wide with a single tap from your home screen widget or Control Center. Simple, fast, and always accessible.

  • Home screen widget for instant access
  • Control Center integration
  • Siri voice commands support
  • Apple Watch companion app

App-Specific Exceptions

Create a list of apps that should always display in color. Perfect for photo editing, maps, video calls, and other color-dependent applications.

  • Unlimited app exceptions
  • Automatic app detection
  • Quick add from app switcher
  • Suggested apps based on usage

Smart Scheduling

Automatically enable grayscale during specific hours. Set work hours for maximum focus or evening mode to improve sleep quality.

  • Multiple daily schedules
  • Different schedules for weekdays/weekends
  • Sunrise/sunset based timing
  • Holiday and event exceptions

Location-Based Rules

Automatically switch to color at specific locations like grocery stores, malls, or restaurants where color is essential.

  • Unlimited location rules
  • Customizable radius per location
  • Privacy-focused (locations stored locally)
  • Smart suggestions based on frequent visits
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Timed Color Breaks

Need color for a specific task? Enable a temporary color break that automatically reverts to grayscale after your chosen duration.

  • Durations from 5 minutes to 24 hours
  • Quick presets (15min, 30min, 1hr, 2hr)
  • Notification when break is ending
  • Extension option before expiry

Usage Analytics

Track your screen time reduction, color break patterns, and see how grayscale is improving your digital wellbeing.

  • Daily and weekly screen time graphs
  • Grayscale vs color time breakdown
  • Most used apps in each mode
  • Export data for personal analysis

Getting Started

1

Download from App Store

Search for "ColorBreak" or tap the download button. The app is free with optional premium features.

2

Grant Permissions

ColorBreak needs Display Accommodations access to control grayscale. We'll guide you through the simple setup process.

3

Configure Your Preferences

Set up your app exceptions, schedules, and locations. Or start with our recommended settings for beginners.

4

Start Using Grayscale

Toggle grayscale on and experience the difference. Your device will automatically adapt based on your rules.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Free

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Forever

  • One-tap grayscale toggle
  • 3 app exceptions
  • 1 schedule
  • Timed color breaks
  • Basic usage stats
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Lifetime

$29.99

One-time payment

  • All Premium features
  • Pay once, use forever
  • All future updates included
  • Best value for long-term users
  • Family Sharing enabled
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System Requirements

iOS 15.0+

Compatible with iOS 15.0 and later versions

iPhone & iPad

Universal app for all iPhone and iPad models

Apple Watch

Optional companion app for watchOS 8.0+

Ready to Break Free?

Download ColorBreak today and reclaim your time and attention.