# PauseBox vs CrewSchedule Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PauseBox at none against CrewSchedule Pro's 1. PauseBox also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 2). CrewSchedule Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CrewSchedule Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. PauseBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PauseBox against 5.0 for CrewSchedule Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PauseBox has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PauseBox ships an update every 3 months, CrewSchedule Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PauseBox | CrewSchedule Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pausebox/id6745524690/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crewschedule-pro/id6809043203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 90 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Britt Espinosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812701009) | [Apex Hospitality Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809043205) |

## What reviewers say

### PauseBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pausebox/id6745524690)

This app helps you block digital distractions by creating a physical barrier. Select apps to block, create custom groups with schedules, and then tap your phone on a physical device to initiate a focus session. It encourages intentional separation to break habit loops.

**Highlights:** Select apps to block, Create custom Pause Groups, Schedule focus sessions, Use physical device for blocking, Remote blocking option, Intentional separation from phone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CrewSchedule Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crewschedule-pro/id6809043203)

Manage your flight schedule, track pay, and maintain a digital logbook. Features include open time browsing, legality checks, and a family calendar for sharing your availability. Built for Envoy Air pilots and flight attendants.

**Highlights:** Import and view monthly award schedules, Calculate pay, flight time, and per diem, Browse and pick up open time pairings, Check rest and duty limits (FAR 117), Automated pilot logbook with FAA data, Shareable family calendar subscription, Reserve tools and weather briefing map

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CrewSchedule Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PauseBox free?

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

### Is CrewSchedule Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PauseBox or CrewSchedule Pro?

CrewSchedule Pro is rated higher. PauseBox averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while CrewSchedule Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PauseBox or CrewSchedule Pro have ads?

Neither PauseBox nor CrewSchedule Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PauseBox or CrewSchedule Pro?

PauseBox ships an update every 3 months, and CrewSchedule Pro every 2 days. Most recently, PauseBox was updated on September 19, 2026 and CrewSchedule Pro on September 20, 2026.

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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.*