Comparison

Stillscreen vs TapPause

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

Head to head
About

Stillscreen

Features
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Stillscreen is a quiet app for moments when your nervous system feels overloaded. It's not a meditation app. It doesn't ask you to fix anything. It doesn't track streaks or demand daily habits. It simply gives you a calm place to pause. When to use Stillscreen: - When your thoughts start racing - When your body feels activated or tense - When you don't know what else to do - When you need something simple, right now No preparation. No learning curve. How it works: - Open the app - Tap Reset - Take 90 seconds That's it. After the cycle, you can gently check in with how you feel - without judgment or scoring. What makes Stillscreen different: - Not a meditation app - no guided sessions or long practices - Regulation-first - designed for acute moments, not habits - No pressure - no streaks, reminders, or guilt - Minimal by design - calm visuals, soft audio, nothing extra Stillscreen is meant to get out of the way. Who it's for: - People dealing with everyday anxiety or stress - Anyone who feels overwhelmed by traditional wellness apps - Those who want something quiet, simple, and respectful You don't need to feel a certain way for it to work. Privacy: Stillscreen does not require an account and does not track you across apps. Your experience stays private. Stillscreen - 90 seconds to reset.

About

TapPause

Features
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No pressure. No tracking. No goals. TapPause is a calm break app for moments of stress, mental overload, and screen fatigue. With a single tap, you can step away from notifications, scrolling, and constant input for a few quiet minutes — helping your mind slow down and reset. Designed for people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or mentally exhausted, TapPause creates a small space to breathe without pressure, routines, or productivity goals. Features: • One-tap timer for short mental breaks • Adjustable break duration (1–30 min) • Calm, distraction-free design • Optional sound and haptic feedback • In-app language support • Offline & privacy-first (no ads, no tracking) TapPause is not a habit tracker or productivity system. It is simply a quieter moment between everything else. Privacy Policy: https://louisbuilds.me/tappause/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://louisbuilds.me/tappause/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Stillscreen4 screens
TapPause4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stillscreen at none against TapPause's 1. TapPause's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TapPause sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stillscreen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Stillscreen versus TapPause: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStillscreenTapPause
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCallisto Holdings LLC聪 陈

In-app purchases

None

Stillscreen

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TapPause

One-time1
  • Unlock Custom Durations$2.99

Questions

Is Stillscreen free?
Stillscreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TapPause free?
TapPause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stillscreen or TapPause have ads?
Neither Stillscreen nor TapPause shows ads.

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