A Simple Pause vs Becoming Whole
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Six guided spiritual practices
- Lectio Divina scripture study
- Imaginative prayer
- Visio Divina image reflection
- Audio Divina with sacred listening
- Simple silence meditation
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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.
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.
- Daily 'One Thing' videos
- Weekly reflection prompts
- Monthly habit challenges
- Live teaching and Q&A
- Community support
- Resource library
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
A Simple Pause ships an update monthly, Becoming Whole weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A Simple Pause | Becoming Whole |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (20 ratings) — better | 4.7 (75 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 75 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona | Mighty Networks |
Customer experience
A Simple Pause
Becoming Whole
In-app purchases
A Simple Pause
No in-app purchases
Becoming Whole
No in-app purchases
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