# Cape: App to Pause Excess — Take Control of Screen Time

> App blocker for managing screen time and reducing digital distractions. (iPhone/iPad app by Air Matters Network Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Air Matters Network Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/477700083)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 15,349 App Store ratings · 419 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 113 MB
- Languages: Korean, Dutch, German (Germany), Russian, Vietnamese, Swedish, European Spanish, Arabic, American English, Ukrainian and 9 more
- Released: 2022-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615/reviews.md

## What is Cape?

If you find yourself spending too much time on social media, short-form videos, or games, Cape can help you stay focused by pausing excess app usage and restoring access at the right time.

By adding gentle pauses and clear boundaries, Cape helps reduce distraction, curb impulsive app openings, and support healthier digital habits -— especially for people who struggle with attention or ADHD-related challenges.

What you can do with Cape:

- Set daily screen time limits: Apps pause automatically when you reach your limit.
- Take a Break: Cape pauses apps after extended usage and resumes them automatically once your break ends.
- Customize the Pause Screen with a personal message, countdown, and usage summary, shown when you open paused apps to help you stay mindful.
- Use On-demand Access and Delayed Resume to reduce impulsive app openings.
- Automate with Allow Zones & Block Zones, schedules, and Shortcuts to control access automatically.
- Stay informed with notifications and reports.

With Cape, pausing excess screen time becomes automatic, intentional, and easy.

Contact developer team: root@getcape.app

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://getcape.app/privacy.html

## Key features

- Set daily screen time limits
- Schedule app breaks
- Customize pause screen
- On-demand access control
- Automate access with zones and schedules
- Receive notifications and reports

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cape Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cape Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Cape?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fantastic and no subscription
- 🔒 Great for increasing security
- 👍 One-time purchase for pro version
- 👍 Completely hides apps for free
- 🔒 Provides good privacy and security
- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 🚀 Delivers its promise

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and lag
- 🐛 App freezes on password screen
- 🐛 Widgets not working after update
- 🐛 Apps not disappearing properly
- 🐛 Restoring shortcut doesn't work
- 🐛 Hiding apps doesn't always work
- 🐛 Unreliable in hiding apps

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes on password screen
- Widgets not working after update
- Restoring shortcut doesn't work
- Apps not disappearing properly
- Hiding apps doesn't always work
- Cloak app not working on iPad Pro
- Apps reappearing in recently added
- Cloak app getting stuck on startup

**Most requested features**

- More functional incognito note app
- Unlimited app groups
- Free incognito passcode option
- Ability to hide battery statistics
- Option to hide the Cloak app itself
- Wider cloaking options (full screen)
- Danger zone to auto-hide all apps
- Option to change Cloak app name/icon
- Ability to restore apps to original folders

## Recent user reviews (10 of 419)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615/reviews.md

### 5/5 — iOS17

*2026-08-15, version 4.0.3*

选择列表总是崩溃

### 1/5 — Parou de Funcionar!

*2026-08-09*

Absurdo, paguei uma fortuna e o app agora não funciona mais?!!! Quero meu dinheiro de volta!

**Developer response:** Lamentamos que o Cape não esteja mais funcionando para você. Entre em contato conosco em Cape → Ajustes → Solução de Problemas e Feedback → Contatar a Equipe de Desenvolvedores para que possamos investigar. Para solicitar um reembolso da App Store, entre em contato diretamente com a Apple.

### 1/5 — Stoped working

*2026-08-08, version 4.0.3*

From last week app is blocking the apps even in my security zone. To use apps I need to deactivate app in settings. It was good but now it is useless.

### 4/5 — The new update is not good

*2026-08-07, version 4.0.3*

The new update keeps locking my apps unnecessarily I use PRO version but ever since I updated it’s been going on and off I prefer the older version and I wish I never updated it

### 5/5 — 10/10 app but..

*2026-08-04, version 4.0.3*

This a great app I love you can hide your apps from anyone and yourself! But at least make the incognito password free. Other than that app is great download it

### 5/5 — Yarin

*2026-07-27, version 4.0.3*

Yarinhusen

### 1/5 — Buggy and Annoying

*2026-07-24, version 4.0.3*

Beautiful app but sadly it is frustratingly very inconsistent.

Rather than limiting use of apps as I've clearly set right, it keeps restricting them, such as YouTube.
All I have for YouTube is a 1h30m On Demand option.

### 2/5 — A ideia é boa, mas tem bugs

*2026-07-18*

O app por diversas vezes remove os aplicativos da sua tela inicial. Não obedece as regras. Quando vc retorna a uma zona segura, os apps ainda não retornam à visualização. Vc precisa ir lá no cape e retornar a visualização. Não está eficaz.

**Developer response:** Obrigado pelo feedback. As mudanças da Zona Segura dependem dos eventos de localização do iOS, que podem atrasar. Verifique se o Cape tem permissão de localização Sempre e Restrições de Tempo de Uso ativadas; depois entre em contato em Cape → Settings → Troubleshooting & Feedback → Contact Developer Team para podermos ajudar com sua configuração.

### 2/5 — Instável

*2026-07-16*

Muito instável. Configurações para. De funcionar sem motivo. Explicações das funcionalidades deixam a desejar.

**Developer response:** Obrigado pelo feedback. Sentimos que o Cape esteja instável para você. Entre em contato pelo Cape → Settings → Troubleshooting & Feedback → Contact Developer Team e anexe o diagnóstico para que possamos investigar.

### 1/5 — Bug grave

*2026-07-09*

Sou usuário da versão Pro e fiquei extremamente insatisfeito após a atualização. O aplicativo simplesmente deixou de exibir os apps que estavam ocultos, e agora eles também não aparecem mais no iPhone, nem dentro do próprio Cape.

Isso é gravíssimo, porque a principal função do app é justamente gerenciar com segurança a ocultação e restauração dos aplicativos. Quando uma atualização faz desaparecer a lista dos apps ocultos e impede o usuário de recuperá-los de forma clara, há uma falha séria de confiabilidade.

Além disso, mesmo quando o aplicativo consegue desocultar algum app, ele não retorna para a pasta ou posição original onde estava organizado. O app acaba aparecendo em outro lugar da tela, bagunçando completamente a organização da Tela de Início. Isso torna a experiência ainda pior, especialmente para quem mantém os aplicativos separados por pastas e categorias.

Paguei pela versão Pro esperando estabilidade, segurança e organização, mas agora estou sem acesso visual aos aplicativos ocultados e sem uma solução simples dentro do app para reverter o problema. O aplicativo precisa urgentemente corrigir esse bug e oferecer uma opção clara para restaurar todos os apps ocultos, preservando também a posição original dos aplicativos na tela.

No momento, não recomendo o uso, especialmente para quem pretende ocultar aplicativos importantes, como bancos, mensageiros ou apps de trabalho.

**Developer response:** Desculpe pelo transtorno. O Cape ainda deve conseguir restaurar apps ocultos; entre em contato conosco em Cape → Settings → Troubleshooting & Feedback → Contact Developer Team e anexe o diagnostico para que possamos investigar. Sobre as posicoes na Tela de Inicio, o iOS pode remover pastas ou paginas quando todos os apps dentro delas sao ocultados, entao manter um app visivel em cada pasta pode ajudar a preservar a organizacao.

## Frequently asked questions about Cape

### What does Cape do?

Cape is an app designed to help you manage your screen time and reduce distractions. It allows you to pause excessive app usage, set daily limits, and schedule breaks to encourage healthier digital habits. The app aims to curb impulsive app openings and support focus, particularly for users who struggle with attention.

### How can I set app limits with Cape?

You can set daily screen time limits for specific apps within Cape. Once you reach your designated limit for an app, it will automatically pause. This feature helps you stay within your desired usage times and prevents overspending time on distracting applications.

### Is Cape free to use?

The application offers a free version with in-app purchases. This means you can download and use basic features without charge, but certain advanced functionalities or customization options may require a purchase.

### Who is Cape designed for?

Cape is particularly beneficial for individuals who find themselves spending too much time on social media, games, or short-form videos. It is especially helpful for those who struggle with attention or face challenges related to ADHD, providing tools to regain control over their digital habits.

### Can I customize the pause screen?

Yes, Cape allows you to customize the pause screen. When an app is paused, you can display a personal message, a countdown timer, and a summary of your usage. This feature is designed to help you stay mindful of your digital habits and reinforce your commitment to reducing distractions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.3 — 2026-05-15

- Customize the Pause Screen with your own title and message.
- Improved usage tracking to prevent false spikes and keep reports more accurate.
- Fixed an issue where deleting a group could leave apps paused.
- Additional bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 4.0.2 — 2026-03-25

- The Timer button is back, so you can temporarily enable the app and have it turn off automatically after the set time.
- New toggles in Appearance let you hide the app icon and usage report.
- Cape Pro purchases can now be retained after switching App Store accounts (after updating, please restore purchases once with the original purchasing account before switching).
- Fixed various issues and improved the overall experience.

### 4.0.1 — 2026-02-13

- Minor bugfixes.

# Recent updates:
- Pause more than apps: You can now pause entire app categories and web domains, not just individual apps.
- Better pause control: On-demand Access and Delayed Resume options help you stay focused and reduce impulsive app access.
- Customizable Pause Screen: Add a personal message and a countdown to a goal or deadline, shown when you open a paused app to help you stay focused.
- Notifications: Get daily limit warnings, break reminders, zone and schedule alerts, and screen time progress.
- Usage Report: Review detailed app usage, with a timeline of pause and resume actions.
- Appearance preferences: Customize Cape with your preferred color palette and light or dark mode.
- Refreshed design: A redesigned interface throughout, with support for Liquid Glass.
- Bugfixes and performance improvements.

### 4.0.0 — 2026-02-11

- Pause more than apps: You can now pause entire app categories and web domains, not just individual apps.
- Better pause control: On-demand Access and Delayed Resume options help you stay focused and reduce impulsive app access.
- Customizable Pause Screen: Add a personal message and a countdown to a goal or deadline, shown when you open a paused app to help you stay focused.
- Notifications: Get daily limit warnings, break reminders, zone and schedule alerts, and screen time progress.
- Usage Report: Review detailed app usage, with a timeline of pause and resume actions.
- Appearance preferences: Customize Cape with your preferred color palette and light or dark mode.
- Refreshed design: A redesigned interface throughout, with support for Liquid Glass.
- Bugfixes and performance improvements.

### 3.3.6 — 2025-03-08

- Stability improvements & bug fixes.

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