Focus Pause|Screen Time+Focus vs BringMeBack

Pause the impulse. Block the distraction. Review what works. Focus Pause gives you two levels of protection for a healthier relationship with your phone. Add a mindful pause before an impulsive open, or actively block distracting apps when you need a firmer boundary. CHOOSE THE RIGHT LEVEL • Pause before opening: use iOS Shortcuts to start a breathing and purpose check when you open a distracting app. • Quick Timer: block selected apps and categories for 15, 30, 60 minutes, or a custom duration up to 24 hours. • Schedules: automatically block distractions during work, study, sleep, or personal time, including all-day and overnight periods. REVIEW AND ADJUST • See whether you stopped or continued after the opening pause. • Review open paths, stop rate, recent sessions, and risky app-purpose combinations. • Review completed, ended-early, and interrupted block sessions. PRIVATE AND FLEXIBLE • Select apps and categories with Apple’s Screen Time controls. • Active timers and schedules work together without removing each other’s protection. • Your focus records stay on your device. The developer does not collect personal data. • Blocks can be ended after confirmation; Focus Pause does not claim to be uninstall-proof or a strict mode. FREE & PREMIUM The free version includes the pause flow for up to 2 apps, Quick Timer, and the first 2 schedules with one active day each. Premium unlocks unlimited protected apps, schedules, active days, custom purposes, breathing options, and deeper review insights. Choose monthly, yearly, or Lifetime Premium. Monthly and yearly plans renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Lifetime Premium is a one-time purchase and does not automatically cancel an existing subscription. Terms of Use: https://focuspause-privacy.pages.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://focuspause-privacy.pages.dev/

Bring Me Back — Mindful Pauses Before You Scroll Bring Me Back can also block distracting apps and adult or custom websites. This uses Apple's Screen Time on your device to filter content you choose — everything stays on your device, and nothing about your browsing is collected or sent anywhere. Ever open Instagram "just for a second" and lose 45 minutes? Slap My Hand places a gentle pause between you and your most distracting apps — giving you a moment to breathe, reflect, and choose intentionally. How It Works Choose the apps you want to pause. Every time you open one, Slap My Hand steps in with a short mindfulness exercise — a breathing session, a grounding exercise, a gratitude prompt, or a simple delay. Complete the pause, then decide: do you still want to scroll? 6 Mindful Pause Types 4-7-8 & Box Breathing — Calm your nervous system before you scroll Grounding Exercise — 5-4-3-2-1 sensory awareness to bring you back to the present Gratitude Journal — Name three things you're grateful for right now Intention Setting — State your purpose before opening the app Mindful Quote — A moment of reflection before you dive in Delay Timer — A simple countdown that creates space between impulse and action Track Your Progress See exactly how much time you spend in each app Activity heatmap shows your usage patterns by hour and day Personalized insights identify your most compulsive habits Watch your mindfulness streak grow day by day Schedule Mindful Breaks Set daily reminders for regular breathing or gratitude sessions — independent of any app. Build a mindfulness habit on your own schedule. Premium Features Pause unlimited apps (free plan includes 3) Access all 6 pause types Full usage analytics and heatmap Scheduled mindful breaks No ads. No data collection. Just a helping hand when you need it most. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pkumar.org/privacy-ios/slapmyhand