Comparison

Pause vs Live 30A

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pause

This app provides short, guided sessions to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with your faith amidst a busy life. It offers various session lengths and guided programs to foster inner peace and spiritual connection.

Highlights
  • Short guided prayer sessions
  • Customizable session lengths (1-10 mins)
  • Daily rhythm reminders
  • Guided soul check-ins
  • Multi-day guided programs
  • Focus on spiritual connection
Features
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Life moves fast. Your soul doesn’t. The Pause App offers a simple way to step out of the noise, release what you’re carrying, and reconnect with God in the middle of your busy day. Built around short, guided pauses, the app helps you slow down, breathe, and return to a grounded place of peace and presence. Whether you have one minute or ten, these gentle moments create space for your soul to recover. Inspired by the practice shared in Get Your Life Back, Resilient, and Experience Jesus. Really., the Pause App began as a tool our team used every day—and has become a daily rhythm for people around the world. What you can do with the Pause App • Take short “Pauses” to reset your mind and heart - Choose from 1-, 3-, 5-, or 10-minute sessions designed to help you let go, recenter, and reconnect with God. • Build simple daily rhythms - Set reminders that fit your life—morning, evening, or anytime you need a breath. • Check in with your soul - A quick, guided way to name where you are and receive a gentle next step. • Go deeper with guided programs - Explore multi-day journeys like 30 Days to Resilient and Experience Jesus. Really.—designed to strengthen your inner life and help you walk with God in a grounded, honest way. Why people love the Pause The Pause App is simple on purpose. No pressure. No performance. Just small, honest moments to breathe again, reconnect with God, and recover the life of your soul. If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, distracted, or simply hungry for a deeper connection with God in the flow of real life, the Pause is a gentle place to begin.

About

Live 30A

Features
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The Live 30A app is your personal guide to buying and selling along Florida's Scenic 30A, from Watersound Beach to Dune Allen and every beach town in between. Local Knowledge - Tap into a boutique team that knows each community on 30A, from the heart of Seaside to the quiet dunes of Grayton Beach. We share the kind of insight that only comes from living here. Curated Listings - Browse a handpicked feed of coastal homes, condos, and beach retreats. Save your favorites and tell us what speaks to you so we can fine-tune your search. Direct Connection - Message our team anytime to ask questions, request a showing, or talk through a property. Your next move is always a tap away. Smart Search - Use detailed filters and instant alerts to catch new listings the moment they hit the market, whether you're after beachfront, golf, or downtown living. Start living the 30A life. Explore the coast, find your place by the sea, and make it home with Live 30A.

Screenshots

Pause4 screens
Live 30A4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Live 30A at none against Pause's shown. Pause's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pause versus Live 30A: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPauseLive 30A
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB218 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRansomed Heart MinistriesJonathan Lyons

Bugs and requests

Pause

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App freezing or not opening on certain devices
  • Inability to progress through 30-day program when encountering technical issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to control volume of background music
  • Option to continue background music after meditation ends
  • Offline access to download individual pauses

Live 30A

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pause

No in-app purchases

None

Live 30A

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pause free?
Pause is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live 30A free?
Live 30A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pause or Live 30A have ads?
Pause shows ads; Live 30A does not.

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