
Free
About
Every time you mindlessly open Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, Pause steps in. Instead of blocking you, it gives you a breathing exercise - a moment to decide if you really want to scroll.
HOW IT WORKS
Pause uses iOS Shortcuts to detect when you open a distracting app. It launches a guided breathing session before you can scroll. After breathing, you choose: resist the urge or open the app. No judgment - just awareness.
GUIDED BREATHING
Choose from 10 breathing techniques including Box Breathing, 4-7-8, Hubermann Sigh, and Vagus Nerve Activation. Each session pairs calming nature visuals with ambient audio - ocean waves, campfire, rainfall, and more.
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
See how many times you resisted, how much time you reclaimed, and which apps trigger you most. Per-app insights reveal your habits.
RANK UP
Earn ranks from Iron Focus to Challenger as you resist. Compete on the global leaderboard monthly and all-time.
SET UP IN 2 MINUTES
A visual wizard guides you through creating a Shortcuts automation for each app. No jailbreak needed.
KEY FEATURES
Automatic intervention when you open distracting apps
10 breathing techniques with customizable duration
6 nature video wallpapers with ambient audio
Resist or Relapse - you always have the choice
Per-app distraction tracking and insights
Global leaderboard with monthly rankings
Gamified rank progression with 40 levels
Works with Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter/X, Reddit, Snapchat, and more
No ads. No data selling. Your focus is the product.
Built by The Focus Revolution.
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What's New in Pause
2.3
June 4, 2026
Major Change in Onboarding and Positioning








