Mindful screen time

Stop scrolling.
Start living.

Pause gently reminds you to think before you scroll — with a 60-second breathing exercise that creates the space between impulse and action. Break the habit without blocking your apps.

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Works with
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Features

Built to break the cycle, not your routine

No guilt. No blocking. Just a gentle nudge that helps you make a conscious choice about how you really want to spend your time.

Mindful Pause

Pause, Don't Block

We don't force you off your apps. We give you a mindful 60-second breathing exercise that creates space between the impulse and the action, so your next scroll is always a conscious choice.

60smindful pause before every scroll
Smart Plans

Set Your Own Intentions

Create a simple If-Then plan. When the urge to scroll hits, Pause reminds you of your goal and gently redirects you.

Weekly Insights

Discover Your Patterns

Track what feelings drive your urges. Weekly insights reveal your habits so you can build lasting healthy digital routines.

How It Works

Three steps to a calmer
relationship with your phone

No blocking. No shame. Just one mindful moment before every scroll.

Step 01

Pick your apps

Choose which social media apps you want Pause to watch — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. Just tap to add.

30-second setup
Step 02

Set your intention

Write a personal note — what actually matters more than scrolling right now? That becomes your anchor every single time.

Your words, your motivation
Step 03

Let Pause guide you

Every time you open those apps, a gentle 60-second breathing exercise appears. You decide: stay or go — always your choice.

60 seconds to clarity

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

Every plan starts with a full 7-day free trial.

Monthly
$1.99/mo

Billed monthly. Cancel anytime from your account settings.

  • All mindful pause features
  • Smart plans & intentions
  • Weekly insights & patterns
  • All supported apps
  • No ads, ever

7-day free trial · Cancel anytime

Lifetime
$24.99 once

One-time payment. Own Pause forever — no recurring charges.

  • Everything in Annual
  • Pay once, yours forever
  • All future updates free
  • No subscription fees — ever
  • Priority support

Prices shown in USD. Monthly and Annual plans include a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions managed through the App Store & Google Play.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you start your mindful journey.

Ready to feel more in control?

Join thousands of people building a healthier relationship with their phones — one mindful pause at a time. Start your 7-day free trial today.

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