# Pause: Doom Scrolling Blocker — user reviews

> 9 indexed App Store user reviews of Pause by Carlos Velasquez, rated 5.00/5 from 9 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-doom-scrolling-blocker/id6781665628/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-doom-scrolling-blocker/id6781665628.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 9 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0

## Is Pause safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Pause.

## Is Pause legit?

Pause: Doom Scrolling Blocker appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Pause is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Most critical reviews (9 lowest-rated)

### 5/5 — Exactly what I needed to break my doomscrolling habit

*2026-09-19*

I used to open my phone constantly without even thinking about it. I would try to check one quick message and end up trapped in a 30 minute scroll. Pause actually changed my daily habits. Instead of just completely blocking my apps, which I always figured out how to bypass anyway, it throws up a quick puzzle like a word jumble or a maze. That tiny 10 second delay is all my brain needs to realize I do not actually want to be on social media right now. My screen time is down by over two hours a day since I started the free trial. It truly forces you to scroll on purpose. Highly recommend this if you want your attention back.

### 5/5 — Screen Time Controls that REALLY Work

*2026-09-19*

I’ve been using Pause for about a month, and it’s been great in helping me manage my screen time. And the puzzles are fun and challenging, exactly what I need to really know whether I need to scroll or I was just bored.

### 5/5 — It really works! Screen time down by 30%

*2026-08-29*

HIGHLY RECOMMEND
I was hesitant to try it, but have been honestly surprised at how effective it has been at stopping doomscrolling. I’m not a huge fan of puzzles and for me that has become the barrier or boundary I needed go walk away, and with the recent customization features, like unpause timing, scheduling and reporting, I’m enjoying it even more!

### 5/5 — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

*2026-08-24*

Pause has been a game changer for managing my screen time and social media habits. It creates just enough friction to make me stop and think before mindlessly opening an app, without feeling restrictive or annoying.

I’ve become much more intentional about when and why I use my phone, and I’ve definitely noticed myself spending less time endlessly scrolling. It’s simple, effective, and does exactly what it’s supposed to do.

If you’re trying to reduce screen time without completely giving up the apps you enjoy, I highly recommend Pause. One of those small apps that can genuinely make a big difference in your daily routine.

### 5/5 — Has really helped me stop using social media apps

*2026-08-05*

I had been using a similar app for 2 years but I’ve really enjoyed using it the past month. Solving a puzzle helps me calm my hyper brain. Will continue using!!!

### 5/5 — delivers what it promises

*2026-07-29*

if I go a period without it, for whatever reason, I miss the puzzles, the cognitive stimulation and the barriers it places b/n my fingers’ impulses and the doomscrolling apps! 10/10 recommend

### 5/5 — An awesome twist on Screen Control

*2026-07-18*

Pause has genuinely changed how I use my phone. Instead of just blocking apps outright, it makes you play a quick game before you can get into Instagram or TikTok — and that tiny bit of friction is enough to make you stop and ask ‘do I actually want to scroll right now?’ Half the time I just close my phone instead of bothering with the game. It’s such a smart, creative twist on the usual screen-time tools that just nag you with reminders. Highly recommend if you’re trying to be more intentional with your phone time

### 5/5 — Take control over mindlessly scrolling!

*2026-07-10*

I often found myself mindlessly scrolling on social media for hours. I’d even catch myself just going up the stairs and opening instagram — couldn’t even walk without scrolling.. I hated it! 
Pause has been the perfect barrier my brain needed to break that habit. The games are engaging and challenging enough to interrupt the autopilot scrolling and shift me from mindlessly consuming content to actively thinking and deciding whether I want to open an app. 
I’ve tried other apps to help with the social media scrolling habit, but this one is my favorite by far!

### 5/5 — It works

*2026-07-08*

I didn’t think it was going to work, cause “I can manage my time correctly, just need discipline”… but after giving it a try, it really surprised me. My screen time has significantly reduced but most importantly the urge to scroll and open social media apps has significantly reduced. Glad I gave it a shot!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-11-05.*