About
We built this app because we needed it ourselves. Here's why.
Our Mission
At BreakAway, we're passionate about helping people reclaim their focus and productivity in a world engineered to steal it. Every major social media company employs thousands of people whose only job is to keep you scrolling longer. That's the machine we're fighting.
Our journey began when we noticed how difficult it had become to stay focused — the endless notifications, the dopamine loops, the feeling of hours evaporating into a phone screen. Standard blockers offered temporary silence, but they didn't build lasting habits. We needed something that replaced the urge to scroll with something better.
BreakAway is that something. It doesn't just block — it shows you what to do instead. Block Instagram, see your task list. Every blocked session is a chance to move something forward.
Small team. Big mission. We believe technology should enhance our lives, not distract from what matters most.
Anton is the technical lead behind BreakAway. With a background in mobile development and a passion for mental health, he designed the core functionality that makes the app effective. When he's not coding, he's into meditation and rock climbing — activities that require the same focus he's helping others achieve.
Simone moved from Italy to NYC to pursue a master's in Data Science. His AI research background drives BreakAway's intelligent features. Outside of work he's into psychology, photography, running, and good books — always looking for new ways to understand human behavior.
