New breathe feature is bad
You shouldn’t have to lay down to do breathing exercises.
I’ll keep using my other breathing apps that aren’t just a gimmick.
Response from developer
Thanks for your feedback. The ⌜Breathe⌟ exercise we introduced is one way to practice Diaphragmatic breathing or deep breathing. It is not intended to replace other breathing techniques. What you get is the real-time detection and calming feedback accompanying the exercise. Occasionally, the sensing may not be totally accurate, if you restart ⌜Breathe⌟, put the phone on the lower part of your belly, and breathe deeply into your belly, it should work smoothly. We are at the same time investigating the potential sensing issue, will improve it ASAP.
Good, with Some Opportunities for Improvement
Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback🍃. Pause actually does track and save mindful minutes in the Apple Health app. It could be some settings issue in the Health app. You are very welcome to write an email to us at help@pauseable.com, we will be able to help you resolve the issue quickly.
Success
Was great. Now....not so much.
Response from developer
Thanks for your feedback🍃. Yes, Pause has transitioned into a new payment model, but we do so by continuously adding value to both the freemium and premium parts. So the value of your pervious purchase will only increase. For instance, we just released a new function called ⌜Flow Timer⌟ where the core experience is for free. We will also add a setting so you can easily turn off the vibration.
Relaxing, lovely little blobs
Response from developer
Thanks for your feedback 🍁. We are so happy that you love Pause. We will keep improving Pause. If you have any questions or suggestions please write us to help@pauseable.com. We look forward to continously serve you and make you a happy user :)
One of a kind app – comments on the update
Unfortunately, the “Pause Premium” is currently the cost of the original app purchase – but is monthly on a monthly basis. This astronomically increases the price, if one is interested in the advanced metrics, themes, and so on. (Subscriptions do enable developers to devote more time to apps, and not release “new” versions after abandoning the current app listing, as the App Store does not offer upgrade pricing. More on that later.)
Feature Requests: Adding an “advanced” screen in settings, which would allow all of the visual elements to be customized, such as removing certain functionality, if one is not using them. Alternatively, they could be “relocated” (in that “advanced” menu, or in general) so that the “Pause Home Screen” remains as singularly-focused as it once was: just place your finger… :)
My belief is that “metrics” for meditation has some degree of irony: I feel meditation is about the abandonment of intentionality, thought-movement, and willful doing. Not trying to do so, and trying to not do so. It has no “point,” and is the point. “How can I improve at no-thing?” Its relaxing, because it’s, in simpler terms: a break! If you’re reading that, please consider that question; if you find it funny maybe that’s the answer, it’s ironic, and a bit of a riddle.
However, not everyone holds this philosophy: the app authors have told me that some “objective” guidance can help one start on the right track to meditation. If you are interested in the metrics and believe it could help you, and/or like the neat also-included colorful themes, subscribing may help keep the app alive – aiding in funding further development!
Though, I feel the price of $4/month is too steep, as the app 1Password is less than that, for example. In my personal opinion, I believe $10/year is fair for the functionality I derive from it. (But the stress relief Is worth more).
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Note: This is a much more thoughtful and revised review, since I received a comment from the app developers who read and said they will consider my original review. Consider this a more thorough, better one. (And I have upgraded this to five stars after thinking about it more.)
IAP not cool
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I purchased a new sound for my pause app but it’s gone because of the new update installment.
In-app purchase scam
Response from developer
We just released Pause 2.0.1, where your purchased music Mountain has been restored. Please update and check. Enjoy!🍃
Love it
Response from developer
Thanks for you kind feedback 🍃. We are glad that you found Pause helpful. We are adding a subtle haptic feedback to support you while eyes closed. It will be launched in the next several days, look forward to hearing your feedback on that.
