Pause vs Offscroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pause
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Your attention is your life. Pause helps you protect it. Your attention is your life. Pause helps you protect it. Distraction is not just stealing a few minutes from your day. It is breaking your focus, draining your energy, and making it harder to follow through on the things that actually matter. Pause is built for people who want more control over their time, their habits, and their future. Whether you are studying, building a business, working on a project, or simply trying to spend less time scrolling, Pause helps you block the noise and stay locked in. Reclaim your focus. Build what matters. WITH PAUSE, YOU CAN: β’ Block distracting apps during focus sessions Remove the temptation before it steals your momentum. Pause helps you stay focused when it matters most. β’ Create structured deep work sessions Choose how long you want to focus, start a session, and give your mind the space to fully settle into the task. β’ Plan your week with intention Turn your goals into clear focus blocks and build a routine that actually moves your life forward. β’ Track your progress See how much time you have protected, build stronger streaks, and watch your focus improve over time. β’ Take on Detox Challenges Challenge yourself to spend less time distracted and more time in control. Build consistency, reset your habits, and prove to yourself that you can break the loop. β’ Use Hardcore Mode when you need zero excuses Keep distracting apps blocked until you choose to unlock them. For the moments when you know discipline alone is not enough. β’ Stay accountable with friends and focus together Join shared sessions, challenge each other, and make progress feel social instead of lonely. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE SERIOUS ABOUT THEIR TIME Pause is not just another focus timer. It is a system designed to help you: β’ stop reacting to every notification β’ spend less time stuck in scroll loops β’ work with more clarity β’ build stronger discipline β’ make real progress on the things you keep saying matter Because the problem is not that you do not care. The problem is that your attention is being pulled in a hundred directions every day. Pause gives you a way to take it back. Most people scroll. You build. Start protecting your focus today and create the time, clarity, and discipline needed to build what matters. Download Pause and reclaim your attention. Privacy Policy: https://thepauseapp.io/PrivacyPolicy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Offscroll
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Offscroll helps you break compulsive phone habits by inserting a gentle moment of intention before you open distracting apps. Instead of mindlessly scrolling, you pause, reflect, and choose how you spend your time β so your phone works for you, not against you. How it works - Mindful unlock interventions: choose Reason, Affirmation, Breathe, or Pause mode to add a short, intentional step before any blocked app opens. - App & website blocking with custom unlock durations so you can tailor friction without fully giving up access. - Personalized onboarding that measures your scrolling time, highlights what youβre losing, and helps you set a realistic goal. - Dashboard & weekly stats tracking usage, unlock attempts, and trends so you can see progress over time. - Streaks and simple rewards to reinforce consistent, purposeful behavior. Built on Apple Screen Time (Family Controls) for reliable blocking. Private and on-device β no data leaves your phone. Requires Screen Time enabled in Settings. Designed for students, knowledge workers, and creatives who want to reclaim focus without quitting their phone. Install Offscroll to turn autopilot into intention. Offscroll Premium β Subscription Offscroll Premium is an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks unlimited app & website protection, category blocking, repeating focus schedules, and every unlock challenge. Choose a monthly or yearly plan, each with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yD_4L_XJ4CSqtIQZDPKgdk-9yymxGxaZCzPP9RrO4nE/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pause at 15.0 against Offscroll's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Pause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Offscroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pause ships an update weekly, Offscroll every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pause | Offscroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ELIAS KVAMME | Aliaksei Kernazhytski |
In-app purchases
Pause
- Easy Peasy Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Easy Peasy Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Detox Challenge$2.99
Offscroll
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year









