Comparison

A Simple Pause vs Becoming Whole

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

Head to head
About

A Simple Pause

Engage in short, guided spiritual practices for about five minutes to connect with God. Explore scripture, imagery, and silence to deepen your faith and relationship with the divine.

Highlights
  • Six guided spiritual practices
  • Lectio Divina scripture study
  • Imaginative prayer
  • Visio Divina image reflection
  • Audio Divina with sacred listening
  • Simple silence meditation
Features
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Enjoy one of 6 different practices as you pause to spend around 5 minutes with God in the midst of your day. Lectio Divina - Listen for God’s message as you hear a small portion of scripture with room to ponder. Imagine - Enter prayerfully into a scene from the scriptures to broaden your experience and relationship with God. Visio Divina - Enjoy your gift of sight as you invite God to speak to your heart as you gaze at an image. Simply Scripture - Restfully listen to the gentle reading of selections of scripture. Audio Divina - Sacred listening with God using your gift of hearing. Music and other beautiful sounds. Simple Silence - Ahhh…Close your eyes and rest in silence with God for 5 minutes and we’ll keep track of the time.

About

Becoming Whole

This app offers a structured approach to personal development, focusing on emotional health, relationships, and purpose. It provides daily videos, weekly prompts, and monthly challenges to foster sustainable growth rooted in spiritual wisdom.

Highlights
  • Daily 'One Thing' videos
  • Weekly reflection prompts
  • Monthly habit challenges
  • Live teaching and Q&A
  • Community support
  • Resource library
Features
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Becoming Whole is a transformational growth community for people who are ready to break old patterns and build a life that truly aligns with who they were created to be. Whether you feel stuck in unhealthy relationship cycles, overwhelmed by burnout, or tired of temporary fixes, this is your invitation to pursue real, lasting change — without the pressure of perfection. This app is your companion for intentional, sustainable personal development, rooted in spiritual wisdom and designed around what we call the three “slices” of life: + You – your personal and emotional health + Relationships – how you connect and love others + Performance – your purpose and contribution to the world All of this rests on a deeper spiritual foundation — the values that ground and guide your life, even when it gets hard. Instead of trying to grow in all areas at once, Becoming Whole guides you through one Monthly Theme at a time. Each month focuses on a specific slice, helping you take small, meaningful steps forward with support and structure. Inside the app, you’ll find: + Daily “One Thing” videos – Short, practical wisdom from Dr. Henry Cloud + Weekly prompts – Reflection and action steps to keep you moving forward + Monthly challenges – Build habits that stick, one small step at a time + Live Teaching & Q&A – Go deeper and get your questions answered directly by Dr. Cloud + Community support – Connect with others who are walking the same path + A rich library of resources – Guides, worksheets, and tools to apply what you're learning Whether you're energized and ready to dive in, or exhausted and just looking for a fresh start — you're in the right place. Becoming Whole is about progress, not perfection, and helping you grow at a pace that’s sustainable and real. Join today to start your next chapter — one step at a time, together.

Screenshots

A Simple Pause4 screens
Becoming Whole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: A Simple Pause at 5.0 against Becoming Whole's 4.7. A Simple Pause also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Becoming Whole's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (75 vs 20). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A Simple Pause holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 75 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Simple Pause ships an update monthly, Becoming Whole weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
A Simple Pause versus Becoming Whole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Simple PauseBecoming Whole
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings) — better4.7 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2075 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB131 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSpiritual Formation Society of ArizonaMighty Networks

Customer experience

A Simple Pause

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Becoming Whole

All ratings75 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

A Simple Pause

No in-app purchases

None

Becoming Whole

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A Simple Pause free?
A Simple Pause is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Becoming Whole free?
Becoming Whole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, A Simple Pause or Becoming Whole?
A Simple Pause is rated higher. A Simple Pause averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Becoming Whole averages 4.7 from 75 ratings.
Do A Simple Pause or Becoming Whole have ads?
Neither A Simple Pause nor Becoming Whole shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A Simple Pause or Becoming Whole?
A Simple Pause ships an update monthly, and Becoming Whole weekly. Most recently, A Simple Pause was updated on September 23, 2026 and Becoming Whole on October 15, 2026.

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