Comparison

Pause Habit & Urge Controller vs Rewire

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

Head to head
About

Pause Habit & Urge Controller

Features
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Quit addiction by learning to pause. Addiction doesn’t start with a habit. It starts with an urge. Pause Habit and Urge Controller helps you quit addiction by interrupting urges before they turn into actionβ€”right at the moment they appear. This app is built for people who want to stop reacting automatically and start choosing consciously. No guilt. No shame. Just a pause. How This App Helps You Quit Addiction Most addictions survive because urges move fast. This app slows them down. β€’ Open the app when an urge hits β€’ Pause instead of reacting β€’ Shift attention using a simple distraction β€’ Let the urge pass naturally β€’ Regain control Over time, these pauses weaken addictive patterns and help you break the habit loop. Bubble Pop Mini Game (Urge Interruption Tool) A lightweight bubble-pop mini game helps you redirect attention when urges peak. β€’ Designed to distract without overstimulation β€’ Calms the mind during craving moments β€’ Helps you forget the urge long enough for it to fade This simple action is often enough to prevent relapse in the moment. Insights That Build Awareness Quitting addiction starts with understanding patterns. β€’ See insights about your pause moments β€’ Notice when urges appear most often β€’ Build awareness without judgment No complicated trackingβ€”just clarity. Shareable Achievement Cards Progress matters, even when it’s small. β€’ Celebrate moments you paused instead of giving in β€’ Share achievements privately or publicly β€’ Reinforce positive behavior Every pause is a win. What This App Can Help You Quit β€’ Digital addiction & endless scrolling β€’ Smoking urges β€’ Drinking impulses β€’ Compulsive behaviors β€’ Procrastination & avoidance habits β€’ Impulse-driven actions This app supports habit control and self-discipline. It does not replace medical or professional treatment. Built for Calm, Not Pressure β€’ Minimal design β€’ Fast access during cravings β€’ No aggressive notifications β€’ No shame-based language This is not about fighting yourself. It’s about pausing long enough to choose better. Quit Addiction One Pause at a Time You don’t need to quit everything today. You only need to pause this urge. Pause Habit and Urge ControllerΒ  Pause the urge. Quit addiction. Regain control. TERMS OF USE : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY : https://thegamergage.com/privacy-policy PREMIUM PURCHASE DISCLAIMER The app requires the user to purchase a premium access subscription or lifetime offer, which allows unlimited access too the app. All the features for the app can be accessed by purchasing the premium offer.

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Rewire

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Most apps are built to keep you hooked. REWIRE is built to help you unhook. 30 days. One task per day. A real endpoint β€” not another subscription that keeps billing you. Each day, REWIRE gives you one small action that retrains how your brain responds to boredom and idle moments. No screen-time tracking. No permissions. No account required. Everything stays on your device. THE PROGRAM Week 1 β€” Remove: Break the automatic reach. Replace reflex with intention. Week 2 β€” Replace: Build a substitute for each craving trigger. Week 3 β€” Rebuild: Rediscover low-stimulation activities. Boredom stops feeling unbearable. Week 4 β€” Rewire: Lock in the new baseline. The urge to scroll gets quieter. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT β€’ One task per day β€” under 5 minutes to read β€’ No tracking, no permissions, no data collected β€’ One-time purchase β€” no recurring charges, ever β€’ 30 days, then you're done. A finite challenge with a real endpoint β€’ No account needed β€” everything lives on your device THE SCIENCE Dopamine sensitivity isn't fixed β€” it's trained. Every mindless phone reach reinforces a loop. REWIRE interrupts that loop with small, deliberate actions that rebuild your tolerance for ordinary, unstimulated moments. After 30 days: less compulsive checking. Better focus. A quieter baseline. Start free. Unlock the full 30-day program for a one-time payment.

Screenshots

Pause Habit & Urge Controller4 screens
Rewire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rewire at 16.0 against Pause Habit & Urge Controller's 18.5. 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. Pause Habit & Urge Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Rewire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Pause Habit & Urge Controller versus Rewire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPause Habit & Urge ControllerRewire
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.516.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGamerGage Studioε°‘ε―… ζ±ͺ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pause Habit & Urge Controller

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$24.99
1 purchases

Rewire

One-time1
  • Full Program$14.99

Questions

Is Pause Habit & Urge Controller free?
Pause Habit & Urge Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rewire free?
Rewire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pause Habit & Urge Controller or Rewire have ads?
Neither Pause Habit & Urge Controller nor Rewire shows ads.

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