Aura CO2 vs Mindful Pause
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aura CO2
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Knowing the CO2 concentration you’ll be aware of your home/office’s need for air renewal. This application will also let you know the temperature, humidity and pressure as well as outdoor air quality information, to easily act and improve your ventilation.
Mindful Pause
This app offers personalized mindfulness breaks to help you de-stress and reconnect throughout your day. It provides guided exercises, reflective prompts, and tailored quotes to foster presence and calm, fitting easily into busy schedules.
- Personalized mindfulness quotes
- Short guided exercises
- Gentle reflection prompts
- Effortless design for busy lives
- Personalized feedback (Premium)
- Deeper practices (Premium)
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Mindful Pause Take a mindful break. As simple as that. Step out of the stress loop with gentle, personalized pauses. Mindful Pause helps you breathe, reflect, and reconnect — right in the middle of your day. No pressure. No noise. Just presence. What you’ll experience - Personalized quotes that speak to you Receive daily mindfulness quotes tailored to your current mood and mindset. They’re short, beautiful, and often exactly what you needed to hear. - Short, guided exercises to reset your mind Simple and effective pauses you can take anytime — no prior experience needed. Just a few mindful breaths can change your entire moment. - Gentle reflections after every pause Get thoughtful prompts to help you reflect and integrate your pause. With Premium, these reflections are personalized to your current journey. - Effortless by design Tap. Breathe. That’s it. Mindful Pause is built to fit seamlessly into busy lives. You don’t need 20 minutes. You just need a moment. Go deeper with Premium Unlock the full experience with Mindful Pause Premium: - Personalized feedback after each session - Deeper practices aligned with your themes - Growing library of mindful content - Insightful explanations for quotes & exercises — just for you What our users say: "I take a pause between meetings and feel re-centered every time." "Minimal, beautiful, powerful." Who is Mindful Pause for? For anyone who feels overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in autopilot. For those who crave more presence in their day — but don’t know where to begin. For those who want calm to feel… simple. Take your moment. Anywhere, anytime. Mindful Pause brings the power of mindfulness into the palm of your hand — with no pressure, and no expectations. Just real presence, when you need it most. Download now. Breathe. Begin again. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aura CO2 at none against Mindful Pause's 2. Aura CO2 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). Mindful Pause's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price and ads 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. Mindful Pause sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Aura CO2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aura CO2 ships an update every 3 months, Mindful Pause every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on December 20, 2025 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aura CO2 | Mindful Pause |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (73 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 73 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ELICHENS | mindcom.io |
Bugs and requests
Aura CO2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Mindful Pause
Reported bugs
2 issues- Some exercises feel a bit short
- A few bugs, but nothing major
Requested features
1 request- More voice options in the reflections
In-app purchases
Aura CO2
No in-app purchases
Mindful Pause
- Mindful Pause Monthly$3.991 Month
- Mindful Pause Yearly$44.991 Year
