JustPause vs Tether
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
JustPause
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Block distracting apps. Complete a quick check. Track real usage. JustPause helps you control distracting apps without deleting them. Choose apps to restrict, complete a short breathing or exercise check, unlock access for a selected time, and track your usage over time. HOW IT WORKS Choose distracting apps: TikTok โข Instagram โข YouTube Open a restricted app โ Complete breathing or exercise โ Choose unlock duration โ Use the app โ Track results BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Control the apps that consume most of your time. Apply restrictions to social media, entertainment apps, games, and other distracting apps using Screen Time technologies. Supported scenarios: โข Single app unlock โข Multiple app unlock โข Timed access sessions UNLOCK METHODS Breathing Unlock durations: 1 min โข 3 min โข 5 min โข 7 min Exercise Unlock durations: 15 min โข 30 min โข 1 hour โข 2 hours Exercises: โข Push-ups โข Squats Exercise counting runs locally on-device. No videos are stored. SMART USAGE TIMER Unlock time decreases only while restricted apps are actively used. Example: 15 min unlocked Instagram used for 3 min Remaining access: 12 min Time does not decrease while restricted apps stay closed. Only actual app usage counts. CONTROLLED REMOVAL To remove an app from your restricted list, complete 30 push-ups or squats. Only one restricted app can be removed per day. TRACK RESULTS Monitor: โข Restricted app time โข Unlock activity โข Daily and weekly usage โข Progress over time WORKS ON โข iPhone โข iPad Core restrictions work locally on your device. PREMIUM Premium includes subscription and lifetime access options. Billing is handled by Apple App Store. QUESTIONS? Email: justpause.contact@gmail.com Terms: https://justpause.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-35cef6714d8980caaf91e60cafc7967d Privacy: https://justpause.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-317ef6714d898092a508d247fa78b1a9 EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Tether
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Feel overwhelmed by everything you need to do? Tether is a visual planner built for ADHD and easily overwhelmed minds. Instead of endless to-do lists, you see your day as simple blocks of time โ and make progress one step at a time. SEE YOUR DAY โข Visual time blocks โ your whole day at a glance, not a bottomless list โข Drag to reschedule โ move things around without friction or guilt โข Energy tracking โ learn which tasks drain you and which recharge you โข Apple Calendar sync โ meetings and tasks on one timeline GET UNSTUCK โข Turn overwhelming tasks into tiny, doable steps โข Add tasks just by speaking, in your own words โข Get gentle schedule suggestions when you don't know where to start (Optional โ only when you need extra help.) FOCUS BETTER โข A full-screen focus timer with calming background sound โข A gentle nudge when you've lost track of time โข A lock-screen Live Activity so you always know what's next โข 7 themes to make it feel like yours Every task has an energy level, from draining to recharging. Tether shows your weekly and monthly balance so you understand why some days feel impossible โ and plan the hard things for when you actually have energy. TETHER PREMIUM Unlock voice capture, task breakdown, schedule suggestions, themes, advanced energy insights, and calendar sync. Choose monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Download Tether free. Start where you are. Build momentum one block at a time. Tether offers monthly and yearly subscriptions, plus a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://tether-web-cyan.vercel.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://tether-web-cyan.vercel.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tether at every 4 days against JustPause's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. JustPause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Tether sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
JustPause ships an update every 3 weeks, Tether every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JustPause | Tether |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 โ better | 18 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ermek Tanikulov | Sanket Ray |
In-app purchases
JustPause
- JustPause Weekly$1.997 Days
- JustPause Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- JustPause Lifetime$99.99
Tether
- Tether Plus$2.991 Month
- Tether Premium$7.991 Month
- Tether Plus$29.991 Year
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- Tether Premium$44.991 Year
- Tether Plus$49.99
- Tether Premium$124.99









