Comparison

NEXT vs Pause

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

Head to head
About

NEXT

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NEXT-BIM is a professional augmented reality solution designed to visualize BIM models on-site or off-site with unmatched precision and no drift. NEXT-BIM Explorer is the augmented reality application designed for construction, engineering, and project management professionals. View your 3D models at a 1:1 scale on site, check work in progress, quickly identify discrepancies, and make decisions faster, directly in the field. Thanks to automatic and continous alignement and offline operation, NEXT-BIM Explorer can be used anywhere—even in areas without a network connection. The model becomes a real control, audit, and monitoring tool, accessible to everyone, even without technical skills. Compatible with iPad Pro. Main Features: Automatic and continuous alignment of 3D models to the physical environment Smooth navigation in both AR and VR modes, even with complex models Support for large 3D files (several GBs – IFC Compatible BIM Files ( IFC, Navisworks Plugin…) Offline usage for disconnected job sites Annotations, photos, measures and reports exportable in BCF, PDF or Excel Multilingual interface and intuitive user experience By offering an immersive mixed reality experience and a drift-free AR engine, NEXT-BIM empowers field teams with better decision-making, improved coordination, and reduced execution errors.

About

Pause

This app helps you achieve deep focus by blocking all distracting applications for a set period. Once a timer starts, the block is unbreakable, allowing you to concentrate on work, study, or personal goals without interruption. It also tracks your productive hours to help you monitor progress.

Highlights
  • Blocks all distracting apps
  • Unbreakable timer block
  • Maximizes focus
  • Tracks productive hours
  • Helps regain control of time
Features
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Finally, a radical anti-distraction app! Tired of endless scrolling on Instagram or being constantly interrupted by notifications? Pause blocks all distractions on your phone for a set timer (e.g. 60 min), helping you focus on what truly matters—completely distraction-free! The trick? You can’t bypass the block! Whether you’re working, studying, reading, sleeping, or just breaking free from the scroll, regain control of your time. Pause helps you disconnect and refocus on what really counts. Why choose Pause? - Block distractions: Start a timer, and Pause locks all apps (except essentials like calls and texts) to maximize your focus. - Achieve your goals: Once the timer starts, there's no way to bypass the block. A true bubble of calm to keep you on track. - Track your progress: Monitor your productive hours and see how much you’ve accomplished. Staying focused has never been this easy. Whether you’re a student, freelancer, or entrepreneur, Pause helps you take control of your time and reach your goals. Download Pause now and experience radical disconnection. Give yourself a Pause, you deserve it. Terms: https://philippeauriach.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-fe35c1b94653484f9bdbb126ed728188 Privacy: https://philippeauriach.notion.site/Privacy-policy-3ea001499d4e49c6865eb51dc58a90cb

Screenshots

NEXT4 screens
Pause4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NEXT at none against Pause's 3. Pause's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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. Pause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. NEXT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NEXT ships an update every 2 months, Pause every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NEXT versus Pause: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNEXTPause
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEXT-BIMexostack

In-app purchases

None

NEXT

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pause

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Pro yearly launch$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Launch offer$3.99

Questions

Is NEXT free?
NEXT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pause free?
Pause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NEXT or Pause have ads?
Neither NEXT nor Pause shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NEXT or Pause?
NEXT ships an update every 2 months, and Pause every 8 days. Most recently, NEXT was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pause on October 24, 2026.

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