Comparison

JustWait vs Spinbrek

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

Spinbrek

Regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting applications. Schedule automatic blocking for work or study, or initiate manual sessions. Earn rewards for focused time and watch your productivity improve.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Customizable schedules
  • Manual blocking sessions
  • Earn stars for focus
  • Flexible controls
  • Simple setup
Features
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Spinbrek is the only screen time control app blocker that ACTUALLY helps. It's aesthetic enough for your desk setup and strict enough to keep you off your phone. When the urge to scroll hits, spin the wheel instead. Not a fan of pastel colors? There's a dark mode as well! SPIN INSTEAD OF SCROLL When you try to open a blocked app, Spinbrek gives you a moment to pause. Spin the wheel and land on something better to do: stretch, read, tidy up, or anything on your own list. If you have ADHD or deal with decision paralysis, you know the feeling: you put the phone down, then freeze because you can't pick what to do instead. The wheel makes that choice for you. One spin, one clear next step, no overthinking. Small wins add up, and breaking the scroll habit one spin at a time can change your whole day. YOUR WHEEL, YOUR RULES - Add your own tasks or use a ready-made to-do list - Paste a whole list at once - Strict Mode limits your spins so you commit to your pick FLEXIBLE CONTROLS - Block specific apps or all apps at once - Custom schedules for any time of day - Lock an App: limit how many times a day you can unlock it - Daily time limits per app - Pomodoro Mode - Take short breaks without losing your session - Track your focus session right from your Lock Screen with Live Activities PRIVATE BY DESIGN Spinbrek uses Apple's Screen Time framework to block apps. Your app usage stays on your device, and no account or sign-up is needed. TAKE BACK YOUR TIME No complicated setup. Block the scroll, spin the wheel, and do something that actually matters. Start your 7-day free trial today! ---------------- Terms of Service: https://eaglenguyen.github.io/pausenow-legal/terms_of_service Privacy Policy: https://eaglenguyen.github.io/pausenow-legal/privacy_policy

Screenshots

JustWait4 screens
Spinbrek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JustWait at every 2 days against Spinbrek's every 5 days. Spinbrek's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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 Spinbrek sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JustWait ships an update every 2 days, Spinbrek every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JustWait versus Spinbrek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustWaitSpinbrek
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoway Mobile OUEagle Nguyen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

JustWait

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

Spinbrek

Subscriptions2
  • pause now Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • pause now Pro — Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • pause now Premium — Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is JustWait free?
JustWait is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spinbrek free?
Spinbrek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JustWait or Spinbrek have ads?
Neither JustWait nor Spinbrek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JustWait or Spinbrek?
JustWait ships an update every 2 days, and Spinbrek every 5 days. Most recently, JustWait was updated on October 6, 2026 and Spinbrek on October 25, 2026.

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