# Emery vs Efficient Pause

The clearest difference is rating: Efficient Pause at 5.0 against Emery's 4.2. Efficient Pause also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Emery's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Emery sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Efficient Pause asks for nothing beyond the download.

Efficient Pause holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Emery has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Emery's written reviews are positive against 100% of Efficient Pause's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emery | Efficient Pause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emery-daily-planner/id6451206591/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efficient-pause/id6757892743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Staffpass Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697148625) | [Efficient Saul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868546443) |

## What reviewers say

### Emery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emery-daily-planner/id6451206591)

This app helps you prioritize your daily tasks by categorizing them into 'Must Do,' 'High Impact,' and 'Extras.' It also integrates time blocking and calendar syncing to help you manage your schedule effectively and make real progress.

**Highlights:** Task prioritization (Must Do, High Impact, Extras), Time blocking and scheduling, Calendar sync (Google, Outlook), Meeting prioritization, Notes and project organization, Private meeting notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Quarterly | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |


### Efficient Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efficient-pause/id6757892743)

This app introduces a brief moment of reflection before opening potentially distracting applications. It prompts users to state their reason for opening an app, fostering conscious decision-making and breaking unconscious habits without imposing restrictions.

**Highlights:** Moment of awareness before opening apps, Select apps for intentional access, Choose a reason before opening, Local data logging, View app access totals, Export data as CSV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emery free?

Emery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Efficient Pause free?

Efficient Pause is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Emery or Efficient Pause?

Efficient Pause is rated higher. Emery averages 4.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Efficient Pause averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Emery or Efficient Pause have ads?

Neither Emery nor Efficient Pause shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*