Comparison

Pause Digital Detox vs Tether

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

Head to head
About

Pause Digital Detox

Features
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Pause helps you step away from the apps that pull your attention. Instead of fighting your phone, Pause creates a moment of intention. Start a timed break, create friction between impulse and action, and build awareness around your digital habits. Interrupt the scroll and choose when you engage. FEATURES • Start intentional breaks in seconds • Choose how long you want to pause • Add friction before exiting early • Track pause sessions and patterns • Identify the apps that trigger distraction • Simple, calm interface designed for focus Pause isn't about productivity. It's about awareness. Not by accident. On purpose.

About

Tether

This app helps you build emotional well-being by setting daily boundaries. It provides inspiring quotes, allows you to log your boundaries, and tracks your consistency to boost confidence. Access a library of quotes and helpful scripts for difficult situations.

Highlights
  • Daily boundary quotes
  • Boundary logging with categories
  • Streak tracking for consistency
  • Library of 200+ quotes
  • Scripts for 25+ real situations
  • Private journal for logged boundaries
Features
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Tether is your daily companion for setting boundaries and building emotional well-being. Every day, Tether delivers a carefully curated quote to inspire and remind you that your boundaries matter. Log the boundaries you set, track your consistency, and watch your confidence grow over time. FEATURES - Daily boundary quotes — a new empowering quote every day - Boundary logging — record the boundaries you set with categories - Streak tracking — celebrate your consistency day by day - Quote library — browse 200+ quotes by category - Boundary scripts — word-for-word scripts for 25+ real situations - Journal — a private record of every boundary you've logged TETHER+ Unlock the full Tether experience with Tether+: - Full quote library — 200+ quotes across 7 categories - Unlimited boundary logging - Full journal history - Home screen widget - Monthly reflection summary TETHER SCRIPTS Know exactly what to say. Tether Scripts gives you word-for-word scripts for the situations where setting a boundary feels hardest — at work, with family, in relationships, and more. Your data stays on your device. Tether does not collect or share your personal information. Set boundaries. Stay grounded. Your data stays on your device. Tether does not collect or share your personal information. Set boundaries. Stay grounded. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kimmiltonsw.github.io/tether-privacy/

Screenshots

Pause Digital Detox4 screens
Tether4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pause Digital Detox at none against Tether's 3. Pause Digital Detox also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). 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. Tether sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pause Digital Detox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pause Digital Detox versus Tether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPause Digital DetoxTether
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMilic KovacevicKimberley milton

In-app purchases

None

Pause Digital Detox

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tether

Subscriptions2
  • Tether+$4.991 Month
  • Tether+$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tether Scripts$4.99

Questions

Is Pause Digital Detox free?
Pause Digital Detox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tether free?
Tether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pause Digital Detox or Tether have ads?
Neither Pause Digital Detox nor Tether shows ads.

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