Tech Editor
Ellis Vasquez
Ellis tests every app we recommend on a real iPhone and a real breakup. Software engineer turned writer, now interested in the small intervention design choices that decide whether you text or don't.
B.S. Computer Science, UC San Diego. Previously at The Wirecutter.
Articles by Ellis Vasquez

The Best No-Contact Tracker Apps in 2026
The best no-contact tracker apps in 2026, ranked for sticking to the no-contact rule after a breakup. Comparison table, real talk, and honest picks.

The Best Breakup Recovery Apps (That Actually Help You Heal)
The best breakup recovery apps in 2026, ranked: no-contact trackers, journals, AI companions, and meditation. Tested for actual healing, not just streaks.

Chaz vs Mend: Which Breakup App Should You Actually Use?
Honest comparison of Chaz and Mend: the AI no-contact tracker vs the audio breakup coach. Which one fits your breakup, and when to use each.

Do You Need a No-Contact App, Or Will the Notes App Work?
You can absolutely track no-contact in the Notes app. Here's where the Notes-app approach breaks down and where you actually want something built for it.

Free No-Contact Tracker Apps That Don't Suck
Yes, you can track no contact for free. Here are the apps that actually deliver value without a $9.99/month paywall waiting on day three.

The Best Apps to Stop You From Texting Your Ex
The best apps to keep your thumb off the send button: blockers, no-contact trackers, AI companions, and one weird Notes-app hack that actually works.