# Efficient Pause vs FASTER

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FASTER at 6 against Efficient Pause's 1. FASTER also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Efficient Pause against 5.0 for FASTER. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FASTER has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Efficient Pause | FASTER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efficient-pause/id6757892743/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faster-must-do-today/id6760319864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 0 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Efficient Saul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868546443) | [Must Do Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/589406668) |

## What reviewers say

### Efficient Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efficient-pause/id6757892743)

This app introduces a brief moment of reflection before opening potentially distracting applications. It prompts users to state their reason for opening an app, fostering conscious decision-making and breaking unconscious habits without imposing restrictions.

**Highlights:** Moment of awareness before opening apps, Select apps for intentional access, Choose a reason before opening, Local data logging, View app access totals, Export data as CSV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FASTER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faster-must-do-today/id6760319864)

This app helps you focus on what truly matters by selecting a limited number of essential tasks for the day. It includes a focus timer to eliminate distractions and a system for capturing future to-dos without overwhelming you.

**Highlights:** Daily task prioritization, Maximum 10 tasks per day, Focus countdown timer, Track estimated vs. actual time, Future to-do capture, No accounts or servers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Efficient Pause free?

Efficient Pause is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FASTER free?

FASTER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Efficient Pause or FASTER?

Efficient Pause and FASTER are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Efficient Pause or FASTER have ads?

Neither Efficient Pause nor FASTER shows ads.

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