Comparison

JustWait vs ScreenBrake

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

Head to head
About

JustWait

Features
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You pick up your phone 150 times a day. Most of the time, you don't even know why. JustWait places a single, intentional pause between you and your apps. Not a blocker. Not a lecture. Just one mindful moment that helps you decide: do I really want this right now? And here's the thing — that pause can be anything you want it to be. — CHOOSE YOUR GOAL JustWait isn't one-size-fits-all. When you start, you tell us what you're here for, and the entire experience adapts: · Stop Doomscrolling — Add friction to break the scroll-and-forget cycle. Breathing exercises, reflection prompts, and wait timers help you pause before you fall down the feed. · Learn & Grow — Turn every phone unlock into a micro-lesson. Quick math puzzles, trivia questions, and AI-powered quizzes make idle moments productive. · Stay Focused — Protect your deep work. Cognitive challenges and reflection prompts make you think twice before you get distracted. · Digital Detox — Seriously reduce your screen time. Longer wait timers, physical actions (rotate your phone, shake to unlock), and voice oaths create real friction. · Be More Mindful — Turn your phone into a mindfulness tool. Guided breathing, wisdom quotes, and voice affirmations bring you back to the present moment. — 20+ INTERVENTION STYLES Every pause is different. Choose from: · Breathing — Cyclical sigh, box breathing, 4-7-8, diaphragmatic, and more · Physical — Rotate your phone, tap patterns, shake to unlock · Brain challenges — Math puzzles, trivia, typing challenges, AI quizzes · Reflection — Motivational quotes, self-reflection prompts, wisdom · Personal — Record your own voice oath, affirmations, or custom readings Mix and match. Change anytime. Your pause plan evolves with you. — HOW IT WORKS 1. Tell us your goal (takes 30 seconds) 2. We build a personalized pause plan for you 3. Choose which apps trigger a pause 4. Every time you open those apps, your pause appears first 5. Complete the pause, then decide if you still want to continue That's it. Only one setup and you will use everything. No guilt trips. Just one moment of awareness. — BUILT FOR YOUR LIFE · Works with Siri Shortcuts — automate your pauses and integrate with your routines · Adjustable friction — quick 3-second pauses or deep 30-second sessions · Multiple intervention styles in one plan — mix breathing with puzzles with reflection · Change your goal anytime — switch between modes as your needs change — THE SMALL PRINT (THE GOOD KIND) JustWait is free to try for 3 days. After that, continue with a subscription to keep all interventions, personalized plans, and future updates. We don't sell your data. We don't show ads. We built this because we needed it ourselves. One pause at a time. — SUBSCRIPTION INFO JustWait Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription with two options: · Monthly Plan — includes a 7-day free trial
· Yearly Plan — includes a 14-day free trial · Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase
· Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
· Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
· You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase
· Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1la77X9np4eiMjhjk42iAoDf80EGt8aWjJLqZQ9JlLr4/edit?usp=sharing
Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1la77X9np4eiMjhjk42iAoDf80EGt8aWjJLqZQ9JlLr4/edit?usp=sharing

About

ScreenBrake

Features
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ScreenBrake makes distracting apps less automatic. Add a short pause before opening selected apps, breathe, check your intention, and choose whether to continue. Use it for social media, video apps, games, shopping, news, bedtime scrolling, morning checking, or any app-opening habit that has become too automatic. Your attention pet makes the pause feel warm instead of harsh. Catch an impulse, delay a scroll, or continue intentionally, and your companion reacts as your habits improve. ScreenBrake is private and user-controlled. It does not read what you see inside other apps, secretly intercept app launches, or promise guaranteed results. It helps you place one clear moment between the impulse and the feed. Brake before the scroll. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

JustWait4 screens
ScreenBrake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JustWait at every 2 days against ScreenBrake's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. JustWait sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ScreenBrake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JustWait ships an update every 2 days, ScreenBrake every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
JustWait versus ScreenBrake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustWaitScreenBrake
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoway Mobile OUManuel Sampedro Perez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

JustWait

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

ScreenBrake

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$8.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$16.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is JustWait free?
JustWait is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenBrake free?
ScreenBrake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JustWait or ScreenBrake have ads?
Neither JustWait nor ScreenBrake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JustWait or ScreenBrake?
JustWait ships an update every 2 days, and ScreenBrake every 2 weeks. Most recently, JustWait was updated on September 19, 2026 and ScreenBrake on September 18, 2026.

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