# Pause – Mindful Phone Breaks — A breath before the scroll

> A breath before the scroll (iPhone/iPad app by Jeff Littell.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-mindful-phone-breaks/id6784828779 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jeff Littell](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783074946)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-10-31

## What is Pause?

Pause puts a short breath between you and the apps you open on autopilot.

Pick the apps that pull you in, like social media, video or shopping. When you open one, Pause steps in first with a calm breathing screen. A few seconds later you decide: carry on, or close the app and get on with your day. Most of the time, that one breath is enough.

HOW IT WORKS
- Screen Time mode: choose apps with Apple's own app picker. Pause shows a gentle shield when you open one, then runs the breath.
- Shortcuts mode: prefer automations? Add a "Pause Then Open" action to any app instead.
- After a pause, the app stays open for a grace window, so switching back and forth is never a chore.

MAKE THE PAUSE YOURS
- Breathing patterns, from a quick reset to a longer slow breath
- Calm visuals, your own photos and a singing bowl sound
- Optional intention check-in: say why you are opening the app, then see whether you followed through
- Adaptive friction: the more often you reach for an app, the longer the pause

SEE THE CHANGE
- Insights show the moments you reclaimed and the apps you reach for most
- Home and Lock Screen widgets keep your progress in view

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No accounts, no analytics, no ads. Everything stays on your iPhone, and Apple's Screen Time framework never shows Pause what else you do on your phone.

Pause is free, with every feature included.

## Is Pause safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Pause.

## Is Pause legit?

Pause – Mindful Phone Breaks 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.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-10-12

Pause has a new home at notnowcoloring.com/pause, with support and the privacy policy in one place.

Settings now has a short section from the makers of Not Now, with links to the Not Now coloring books and to Wobble Box, our calm toy app for kids.

Pause is still free, with no ads and no analytics.

### 1.1 — 2026-10-09

No release notes.

## More apps by Jeff Littell

- [health4ai](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/health4ai/id6783074944)
- [Wobble Box](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wobble-box/id6790554249)

All apps by Jeff Littell: https://appshunter.io/developer/6783074946

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