10 Best Apps for Breakups in 2024

We can all use a little support in the days and weeks following a breakup. This is especially true if the breakup was far from amicable.

KeepNoContact: Breakup Support is the ideal companion. It gently guides you through heartbreak while firmly establishing boundaries. If staying no-contact with your ex is helpful for you, it helps to have a constant reminder to hold firm to your convictions. KeepNoContact is a stable, quiet retreat amid post-breakup emotional turmoil.  

Yes, KeepNoContact can help people overcome the temptation to return to a toxic ex. But it can also guide you through the initial weeks following a breakup, weeks you’d normally spend hemming and hawing over your decision. That’s where the daily mood log and behavioral analysis comes in handy. KeepNoContact gives users the space to record their mood changes, log their decisions, set achievable goals, and write clear reasons why breaking up was for the best. 

Most importantly, the app is organized as an achievement system, so there’s always a reason to celebrate with KeepNoContact. You can get one month of premium access for $9.99. 

Best for: Keeping you from contacting a toxic ex. 

Break-up Boss was founded by ex-Cosmo relationship expert Zoё Foster Blake. With a lighthearted but sincere tone, Break-up Boss coaches you through the early days of a breakup. Apart from the expertise the app brings to the table, it’s simply a fun spin on a familiar concept: overcoming heartbreak by reestablishing one’s own self-worth. 

Sure, the app provides lectures that teach the user how to be more confident, but it does so with a uniquely enthusiastic and humorous voice. It’s like having an extremely knowledgeable big sister in your pocket. 

For $5.99, Break-up Boss gives users access to the Feel Wheel, daily pep talks, and inspirational quotes. You can even craft fake texts to your ex so you get the impulse out of your system without actually contacting them. 

Sometimes, all you want to do is cry following a breakup. But Break-up Boss helps you laugh through the pain.  

Best for: Humorous tools for overcoming breakups.

From the moment you breakup with your S.O. to your first date with a new beau, Breakup Buddy is there for you. The app is a comprehensive tool for anyone overcoming heartbreak. 

The stand-out feature is the AI-generated chat you can vent to at any time. If additional life problems are contributing to your heartbreak, you can share them with Breakup Buddy. The app’s therapy-based exercises teach users helpful psychological terms and healing techniques. 

Healing from breakups isn’t a linear journey, so it helps having Breakup Buddy to fall back on. This app is truly comprehensive in that it offers different exercises for every person. Not all of us are into venting to an AI-generated therapist, so the app has plenty of other features to try instead, such as daily check-ins. You can subscribe to Breakup Buddy for $18/month. 

Best for: Long-term breakup recovery. 

Meditation and mindfulness are the cornerstones of Headspace, and these skills can help you through most of life’s obstacles, from breakups to work stress to personal losses. Headspace gives you a lift when life gets too heavy. Its expansive team of mental health professionals, mindfulness coaches, and meditation experts makes for a well-rounded approach to breakup recovery. 

Headspace’s legitimacy is its strength. The quality of the guided meditations, sleep stories, and mindfulness exercises puts the app’s high annual plan price ($69.99) into perspective. You can pay $12.99/month for access to all of the app’s features, or you can download the app for free and use the free features. There are even student and family plans for those who need them. 

We all react to breakups differently, and Headspace meets you wherever your emotions lie. The app is definitely geared toward those with an interest in meditation and mindfulness. It’s best for those of us who find comfort in a quiet room and a clear head. 

Best for: All-encompassing mental health care. 

With 15 years of scientific research behind it, Happify is a highly curated collection of activities that help you learn more about yourself, your breakup, and your path forward. “Small slices of time can make big-time changes,” Happify’s website claims. We agree, especially since Happify’s vast selection of games and quizzes help users establish healthier habits. 

Sometimes, breakups happen because you or your partner struggled to grow in the relationship. If this resonates with you, consider this: Recognizing your stagnancy could help you break the cycle and finally move forward. This is exactly what Happify is trying to do. 

According to Happify’s app store profile, it can help users overcome common obstacles that come up during a breakup, from negative thoughts and low confidence to high stress levels. You can apply the skills you learn from Happify to other aspects of your life, not just breakups. You only have to pay a monthly fee of $14.99.

Best for: Learning how to form healthier habits. 

MindDoc is a product of the Schön Klinik, a Bavarian psychosomatic medicine group. The app is even considered to be a Class I medical device under European Union Medical Device Regulation. This app is the real deal when it comes to managing and even preventing mental illness. 

In the height of breakup chaos, mindfulness and positive thinking may not be enough to ease the pain. MindDoc isn’t a replacement for professional help, but it’s certainly an invaluable tool. You explain your problems, and the app will ask questions that are the most helpful for your recovery. And since the app was developed by real mental health professionals, you can trust that the 70-plus exercises the app offers can really help you work through your post-breakup feelings. 

Monthly access to MindDoc is $4.49, MindDoc Plus (1 year) is $47.99, and there are numerous other plan options available. The therapeutic exercises are unguided, meaning there isn’t actually a real person helping you through the process. You’re like a baby bird leaving the nest: You have to hold yourself accountable to see real positive change. 

Best for: Developed by a real mental health clinic. 

Going through the divorce process with children involved is an entirely different ballgame. OurFamilyWizard can be a useful tool when used in conjunction with family therapy. The co-parenting app was created to help newly divorced parents keep children in a happy, healthy routine, even amid the upheaval of separation.

OurFamilyWizard is all about keeping conflict to a minimum. Parents can communicate solely through the app, which acts as a controlled middleman. It keeps schedule changes, expenses, and events organized so you and your ex can stay on the same page from separate homes. 

We’re all for any app that lightens the load for parents, especially in a contentious divorce scenario. OurFamilyWizard can make a difficult time just a little bit easier. You can subscribe to the app’s one of three plans for $12.50, $18, or $24.99/month, with more features available the more you pay. 

Best for: Keeping divorced parents amicable and functional. 

Kindroid uses sophisticated AI technology to create as lifelike a companion as possible. If you want a level-headed sounding board, Kindroid is your robot. You can bring your favorite fantasy character to life, or design a motherly mentor to comfort you in times of need. 

If you’re in a post-break up funk but have trouble opening up to your friends, Kindroid can be your shoulder to cry on. Not many apps combine AI with human creativity, so Kindroid is a breath of fresh air. Instead of shutting down after a breakup, put your emotions and creativity into your Kindroid character. 

Think outside the box. Why not make a Kindroid character someone you dislike? It’s therapeutic to vent your frustrations to an AI character. That way, you can have a level head around the real person… your ex, for example. You can engage in unlimited messaging, group chats, and even voice calls with your characters. Subscriptions begin at $13.99/month. 

Best for: Creating an AI companion who is attuned to your emotional needs. 

In the wake of a breakup, the world can feel startlingly cruel in a way it didn’t before. Someone who was once a stable presence in your life suddenly disappears, and it can take some time for you to accept your new reality. Therapists and psychiatrists available through Talkspace help individuals, teens, and couples work through complicated emotions and step confidently into the new chapters of their lives. 

Talkspace’s strength is its accessibility. It’s part of the network of many insurance plans, and you can meet virtually with a therapist from the comfort of your own home. Talkspace providers are fully licensed and specialize in everything from relationships to loneliness to anger management. 

It’s worth reaching out to your employer to see if they cover Talkspace for free. If you pay out of pocket, Talkspace therapy plans start out at $69/week. 

Best for: Talkspace is accessible and convenient, especially if you have an in-network insurance plan. 

When you and your partner break up, you lose more than each other. You may also lose financial help, friends that stay loyal to your ex, and the hope you’ll ever have a functional relationship. When all is said and done, your social life and confidence can take a major hit because of the breakup. Meeno can soothe these post-breakup fears.  

Meeno offers personalized advice about your relationships, social life, and your greatest fears. If you need to confront your partner about something, Meeno can help you prepare what you’re going to say. It can offer pros and cons when you need to make an important decision — like whether you should dump your boyfriend, for example. And when you’re at your most vulnerable, Meeno can offer up words of wisdom and encouragement that are specific to your situation. 

An AI bot that doles out textbook relationship advice isn’t groundbreaking. What makes Meeno special is how it takes the time to probe every aspect of your situation before giving you advice. In the process, you learn more about your own emotional needs. The best part? As of writing, Meeno is free. 

Best for: Thought-out AI-generated advice about decisions and confrontations.