Pause vs Stepora
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pause
Find calm in seconds with science-backed breathing techniques and personalized tools for anxiety, panic attacks, and stress. Offers immediate relief with a panic button and tracks your progress over time.
- Panic Button for immediate relief
- 4 guided breathing techniques
- Dual-voice audio guides
- Calming background music
- Mood check-ins
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Personalized experience
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Having a panic attack right now? Tap the Panic Button, and a calm voice will breathe with you until it passes. No forms, no setup, no waiting. Pause Care is built for the moments that feel overwhelming: panic attacks, anxiety spikes, and racing thoughts. Find calm in the moment, then learn what helps you most, so the next hard moment feels a little easier. ONE TAP WHEN YOU NEED IT - Panic Button: starts a guided Panic Guide session instantly, with no questions first - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Control Center and Live Activities keep a breathing session one tap away - Haptic cues and live subtitles let you follow along with your eyes closed or the sound off GUIDED BREATHING & GROUNDING - 4 voice-guided techniques: 4-7-8, Box Breathing, Deep Breathing, and Panic Guide - Choose a male or female guide voice, with optional calming music - A breathing orb that gently expands and contracts with every breath - 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding: an interactive exercise that brings you back to the present through your senses COMFORT FROM THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE - Voice Memories: record short messages from family and friends and play them back when you need them most - Stored only on your device and never uploaded UNTANGLE ANXIOUS THOUGHTS - Guided CBT-style journal: step-by-step thought reframing in warm, everyday language - Quick Journal with gentle prompts and voice-to-text - Rate your mood before and after every entry LEARN WHAT CALMS YOU - A quick check-in after every session - Personal insights that show which techniques help you most - Calm score, mood trends, streaks and milestones to build a daily habit - Gentle daily reminders at a time you choose PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Voice memories stay on your device - Journal voice input is never recorded; only the text is kept - Journal cloud sync is optional, and you can delete your data anytime PAUSE CARE PREMIUM Unlock the full Pause Care experience with a subscription: - Yearly: $59.99/year with a 3-day free trial - Monthly: $7.99/month Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm your purchase, or when your free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Prices may vary by region. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Pause Care is a wellness app for relaxation and stress support. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, contact your local emergency services. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions. Privacy Policy: https://pause-care.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Stepora
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Stepora is a simple and reliable step counter and pedometer designed to help you stay active, track your daily steps, and build healthier habits. With built-in walking tracking, water reminders, and weight tracking, Stepora supports your daily health and fitness goals in one easy-to-use app. Whether you are walking for fitness, tracking daily activity, or improving your routine, Stepora helps you stay consistent and motivated every day. FEATURES Step Counter and Pedometer Track your daily steps accurately using your device’s motion sensors. Stepora works as a reliable step counter and walking tracker to monitor your activity throughout the day. Daily Step Goals Set step goals and track your progress in real time. Stay motivated with clear daily targets and improve your activity level step by step. Weight Tracker and Weight Goals Track your weight and set a goal based on your profile. Stepora provides personalized weight goals using your height, weight, and age to help you move toward a healthier range. BMI Calculator and Insights Check your Body Mass Index (BMI) and understand your current health range. Stepora gives simple BMI insights to help you manage your weight effectively. Water Tracker and Hydration Reminders Track your daily water intake and stay hydrated. Set water goals and receive reminders to drink water regularly throughout the day. Simple Activity Tracking View your steps, hydration, and weight progress in a clean and easy interface. No clutter, just the information you need to stay on track. Battery Friendly Stepora is optimized for low battery usage while continuously tracking your steps and activity. All-in-One Health and Fitness Tracker Stepora combines step tracking, walking tracking, water tracking, weight tracking, and BMI insights in one simple app designed for daily use. Build Healthy Habits Focus on small daily improvements. Walk more, drink enough water, and manage your weight with consistent tracking and personalized goals. Start building healthier habits today. Download Stepora and make every step count. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pause at none against Stepora's shown. Stepora's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Pause sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Stepora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pause ships an update every 3 weeks, Stepora every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pause | Stepora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Malay Pandit | Muhammad Ubaid |
In-app purchases
Pause
- Pause Pro$7.991 Month
- Pause Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Stepora
- Stepora Pro$0.991 Month
- Stepora Pro – 6 Months$3.996 Months









