Comparison

MindPause vs Fasting Weekly

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

Head to head
About

MindPause

Features
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MindPause – Take Back Control Before You Scroll Ever opened TikTok or Instagram without thinking? MindPause helps you pause, reflect, and choose intention over impulse. What MindPause does: β€’ Introduces a short breathing pause before distracting apps β€’ Tracks your opens and cancellations to build awareness β€’ Visualizes your usage trends with clean, simple charts β€’ Includes Nomi – your built-in assistant for mindful guidance β€’ Designed to support focus, not restrict behavior Works with any app you choose: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Telegram, and more. Who it’s for: β€’ People who open apps out of habit and want to change that β€’ Anyone trying to reclaim time and attention β€’ Users looking for digital wellness without harsh limits MindPause doesn’t block or punish. It helps you pause, think, and act with intention. Some features in MindPause require a subscription. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase: β€’ Auto-renewable subscription β€’ Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β€’ Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. β€’ Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-MindPause-05-05 β€’ Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-Of-Service-Mind-Pause-05-05

About

Fasting Weekly

Features
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Fasting Weekly helps you stay focused, one week at a time. You fast for your own reasons. This app keeps those reasons front and center. Start a fast and see time move in real time. Watch fasting zones fill as you progress. Every fast contributes to your weekly picture. You always know where you stand. You see β€’ Your current fasting duration β€’ Your weekly plan, like 16:8 β€’ Progress inside each fasting zone β€’ How many times each zone was completed during the week Finish a fast and your week updates instantly. Your progress stays visible and easy to understand. Use reminders to stay engaged and follow through. Review weekly intensity to spot patterns and build consistency over time. Fasting Weekly focuses on structure, clarity, and steady progress. Stay motivated when it matters most. Add a personal motivation to your fast. Write a short note in your own words or add a meaningful photo. See it when you feel like stopping. Reconnect with why you started. Your motivation stays private and editable anytime. Fasting Weekly gives you a simple system to track, reflect, and stay committed week after week. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MindPause4 screens
Fasting Weekly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fasting Weekly at 15.1 against MindPause's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MindPause sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Fasting Weekly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
MindPause versus Fasting Weekly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindPauseFasting Weekly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonstantin RyadchenkoEric Sammer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MindPause

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Plan$4.991 Month
  • Annual Pro Plan3 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Fasting Weekly

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is MindPause free?
MindPause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fasting Weekly free?
Fasting Weekly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MindPause or Fasting Weekly have ads?
Neither MindPause nor Fasting Weekly shows ads.

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