# StarPause vs PonyPause

The clearest difference is update cadence: StarPause at every 5 days against PonyPause's fortnightly. StarPause also leads on chart position (#193 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). PonyPause's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarPause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PonyPause sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StarPause against 5.0 for PonyPause. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

StarPause ships an update every 5 days, PonyPause fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarPause | PonyPause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starpause-stop-scrolling/id6757177033/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponypause-break-reminders/id6766237409/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 228 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Jihe Digital Culture and Creativity Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865089471) | [亚兰 殷](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894749958) |

## What reviewers say

### StarPause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starpause-stop-scrolling/id6757177033)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you regain control over your phone usage by interrupting addictive scrolling sessions. It prompts you to consider your need for an app, allows you to set time limits, and rewards focused sessions with virtual stars. Protect your time and focus with this digital well-being tool.

**Highlights:** Interrupts addictive app usage, Prompts user to reconsider app need, Sets custom time limits, Awards stars for focus sessions, Visualizes progress with a starry sky

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StarPaus Pro - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| StarPaus Pro - 1 Year | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### PonyPause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponypause-break-reminders/id6766237409)

This app encourages healthy screen time habits by reminding users to take breaks. It helps you unwind, focus, and track your daily wellness activities. A virtual companion guides you to look away, stand up, and hydrate.

**Highlights:** Customizable break reminders, Screen time monitoring, Focus and leisure time tracking, Daily habit records, Cross-device iCloud sync, App locking feature

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PonyPal Pro 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| PonyPal Pro 1 year | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarPause free?

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

### Is PonyPause free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StarPause or PonyPause?

StarPause and PonyPause are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do StarPause or PonyPause have ads?

Neither StarPause nor PonyPause shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarPause or PonyPause?

StarPause ships an update every 5 days, and PonyPause fortnightly. Most recently, StarPause was updated on October 22, 2026 and PonyPause on October 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.*