Short answer: The best no contact apps do two things well: they count your days without contact, and they help you in the exact moment you want to text your ex. Breakup AI, NoContact (No Contact Tracker & Move On), After Us, and Unpair are strong picks in 2026, each with a different focus. If you only need a day counter, a free habit tracker or your phone’s calendar works fine.
Last updated: October 2026
There are now dozens of “no contact tracker” apps in the App Store and Google Play, many launched in the last year or two. Most look similar in screenshots: a big number, a streak, a soft gradient. The differences show up at 1am, when you’re holding your phone and about to type “hey.”
We looked at what each app actually offers, based on their store listings and websites as of October 2026. Breakup AI is our own app, so we’ve included it, and we’ve tried to be fair to everyone else. Features change often, so check the current listing before you subscribe.
What to look for in a no contact app
- A clear day counter. Days since last contact, ideally with milestones. Seeing “Day 12” is surprisingly motivating.
- Help in the moment. An SOS or “temptation” mode for when you’re about to text. This is the feature that actually prevents slips.
- A kind approach to slips. If the app wipes everything to zero with no context, a single mistake can feel like total failure.
- Somewhere to put the words. Journaling, unsent messages, or a chat, so the feelings have an outlet that isn’t your ex.
- Widgets and reminders that show up when you need them, like late evenings.
- Clear pricing and privacy. Most of these apps are free to download with a paid subscription for the main features. Read what’s included in the trial and what data is collected.
Best no contact apps compared
| App | Best for | Day counter | In-the-moment help | Journaling / chat | Other notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakup AI: No Contact Coach | Talking it through when the urge hits | Yes, with milestones | SOS button: breathing, then talk to the AI coach | AI chat and AI voice call | Widgets, keeps best streak after a slip |
| NoContact (No Contact Tracker & Move On) | A structured plan plus community | Yes, with milestones | Temptation mode | Journaling, AI chat | Community, advice library, affirmations |
| After Us | Mood tracking and guided courses | Yes | Not a headline feature | Guided journaling, AI journal chat | Daily mood log, recovery courses |
| Unpair | A simple, private tracker with an SOS | Yes, milestones to day 180 | SOS: breathing, your reasons, unsent messages | Mood journal, vent notes | iCloud sync, lifetime purchase option |
| Mended | Affirmations | Yes | Not a headline feature | Mood tracker | Large affirmation library by topic |
| HealDays | A minimal, habit-style approach | Yes | Mindfulness prompts | Light | Focus on checking and texting habits |
| I Am Sober | A free general habit tracker | Yes | Daily pledge | Daily notes | Large community, not breakup-specific |
1. Breakup AI: No Contact Coach
Breakup AI is built around one moment: when you’re about to text your ex. Its SOS button starts a short calming flow (a one-minute breathing exercise), then lets you write to an AI coach instead of your ex. You can keep chatting, or start an AI voice call if typing feels like too much.
- Counter: days since last contact, with milestones at 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, 30, 60, and 90 days.
- Slips: if you break no contact, it keeps your best streak and helps you reflect on what led to it, rather than just wiping the slate.
- Extras: short AI prompts and exercises, home and lock screen widgets, reminders around high-risk times like late evenings.
- Platforms: iOS and Android.
- Pricing: paid subscription with a free trial.
Good fit if: you want something to talk to at 2am that won’t judge you or get tired of hearing about your ex. Less ideal if: you want a peer community, which Breakup AI doesn’t have. And like every app here, it isn’t therapy or a replacement for a therapist.
2. NoContact (No Contact Tracker & Move On)
Published by Growth Lab, this is one of the more established apps in the category. It gives you a personalised no contact plan with a timeline, progress tracking with milestones, and a “temptation mode” for when you want to reach out.
- Journaling and an AI chat feature (the listing calls it an “AI therapist”).
- A community of other people going through breakups.
- A library of breakup advice, plus daily affirmations and reminders.
- Free to download, with Pro and Premium subscriptions for some features.
Good fit if: you like structure and the idea of talking to other people going through the same thing.
3. After Us
After Us, from Amarok Technologies, pairs a no contact streak with daily mood logging, so you can spot patterns (Sunday nights, payday, after seeing friends). It also has guided journaling prompts, an AI journal chat, breakup recovery courses, and articles.
Good fit if: you’re a reflective person who wants to understand your patterns, not just count days. Some reviewers note that the free trial is short, so check the terms first.
4. Unpair
Unpair is a smaller, focused tracker. You check in daily to keep your streak, and there are ten milestones running all the way to day 180, with a “graduation” at the end. Its SOS mode combines a breathing exercise, the personal reasons you wrote for going no contact, and a private space to write unsent messages.
- Private mood journal with a calendar view and charts.
- Vent notes, customisable reminders, and iCloud sync.
- Paid access via a weekly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase.
Good fit if: you want a clean, private tool and like the idea of an SOS that reminds you of your own reasons. It’s newer, with few ratings so far.
5. Mended
Mended (No Contact & Breakup) focuses on affirmations: thousands of them, organised by topic, such as overthinking or feeling replaceable. It adds daily reminders, a mood tracker, and a no contact streak counter.
Good fit if: what helps you most is reading a steadying sentence when your thoughts spiral.
6. HealDays
HealDays takes a minimal, habit-breaking approach. It tracks your streak and frames no contact as breaking habits like checking, texting, and chasing, with mindfulness prompts to create a pause between impulse and action. It’s new and has very few ratings so far.
Good fit if: you think of your urge to text as a habit loop and want something simple.
7. I Am Sober (or any general habit tracker)
I Am Sober is a sobriety tracker, not a breakup app, but its core is free and it does what a basic no contact tracker does: a day count, milestones, and a morning pledge with an evening review. It also has a large community, although it’s focused on addiction recovery.
Good fit if: you want something free, proven, and simple, and you don’t need breakup-specific content. A calendar reminder or a free “days since” widget can work too.
Want to text your ex right now instead of comparing apps? Open the SOS button in Breakup AI before you type anything. It walks you through the next few minutes and counts your no-contact days.
How to choose: match the app to your weak spot
| If your hardest moment is… | Look for | Apps that lean this way |
|---|---|---|
| Late at night, wanting to text | An SOS or temptation mode, plus something to talk to | Breakup AI, NoContact, Unpair |
| Spiralling thoughts during the day | Affirmations, journaling prompts | Mended, After Us |
| Feeling alone in it | Community features | NoContact, I Am Sober |
| Not understanding your patterns | Mood tracking over time | After Us, Unpair, Mended |
| Just remembering to stay on track | A counter and a widget | Any of them, or a free tracker |
A few honest cautions
- An app won’t do no contact for you. It’s a support, not a lock. The work is still muting, not checking, and riding out the urge. Our guide on how to stop texting your ex covers the habits underneath.
- Check subscription terms. Most of these apps use weekly or annual subscriptions after a short trial. Set a reminder before the trial ends if you’re not sure.
- AI chat isn’t therapy. AI tools can be genuinely useful at 2am, but they don’t replace a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis in the US, call or text 988. Our article on whether an AI therapist is safe for a breakup goes into the limits.
- Privacy matters. You’ll be writing about intimate things. Read each app’s privacy details in the store listing before you pour your heart out.
Try this tonight: set up any tracker in 5 minutes
- Pick one app from the table, or open your phone’s calendar.
- Set day one as the day after your last contact, by any channel.
- Add the counter as a widget on your home or lock screen, so you see it before you see their name.
- Write your reason for no contact somewhere inside the app (most have a notes or reasons field). That’s what you’ll read when the urge hits.
If you’re still deciding between broader breakup apps, not just trackers, our roundup of the best breakup apps in 2026 covers journaling, meditation, and coaching apps too, and our comparison of Breakup AI vs simple no contact trackers explains when a plain counter is enough.
FAQ
What is the best app for no contact?
It depends on what you struggle with. For in-the-moment urges, apps with an SOS or temptation mode, such as Breakup AI, NoContact, and Unpair, are strong choices. For reflection, After Us and Mended lean on mood tracking and affirmations. If you only need a counter, a free habit tracker works.
Is there a free no contact tracker?
Most breakup-specific trackers are free to download but put their main features behind a subscription. General habit trackers such as I Am Sober have a free core with a day count and milestones, and a calendar or free “days since” widget also works.
Do no contact apps actually help?
They can. A visible day count, reminders at high-risk times, and a tool to use when you want to text add friction between the urge and the action. They work best alongside muting your ex, telling a friend, and having a plan for hard evenings.
What should a no contact app have?
At minimum, a clear day counter and a widget. The most useful extras are an SOS or temptation mode for the moment you want to text, somewhere to write what you’d say, and a forgiving way of handling slips.
Is an AI breakup app the same as therapy?
No. AI breakup apps can offer calm, round-the-clock support and practical exercises, but they are not therapy and don’t replace a qualified therapist. If you’re in crisis in the US, call or text 988.
