Atempause
Mindful pauses for Your Day
About
This app provides randomized breathing exercises throughout your day to help you stay present. It uses unpredictable intervals to maximize attention and offers a simple, silent experience with a gong sound. The goal is to foster mindfulness without requiring a fixed schedule or data collection.
What's New in Atempause
5.2.2
October 24, 2026
Some smaller optimizations
Developer apps
FAQ
What is Atempause?
Atempause sends you random breathing pauses throughout your day. These are short moments of silence with a gong sound to bring you back to the present moment. It's designed to be a practice aid for mindfulness.
How does Atempause work?
You define a personal time range, for example, between 20 and 60 minutes. Atempause then sends conscious, random reminders for breathing pauses within that range. Each pause involves your screen fading to black, a gong sound, silence, and then a return to normal.
Why does Atempause use random intervals?
Behavioral research shows that variable intervals create the most sustained attention. Random reminders remain effective because they arrive unexpectedly, gently bringing you back to the present without becoming predictable.
Does Atempause collect my data?
No, Atempause is designed to be private. It collects no data, shows no ads, and has no in-app purchases. The app is completely free and honest, aiming to be no longer needed by the user eventually.
What devices is Atempause available on?
Atempause works on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch (stand-alone), Mac, and Windows. This cross-platform availability ensures your mindfulness practice can remain consistent across your devices.
Does Atempause have ads?
No, Atempause is ad-free. The app explicitly states it shows no ads and is completely free to use.
Can I use Atempause on my Apple Watch?
Yes, the watchOS companion app works independently or paired with your iPhone. You can receive haptic cues, track progress, and adjust settings directly from the watch face using WidgetKit complications.
What is the age rating for Atempause?
Atempause has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults, with no mature content.
