Comparison

JustPause vs Tether

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

Head to head
About

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 โ€ข Instagram โ€ข 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: โ€ข Single app unlock โ€ข Multiple app unlock โ€ข Timed access sessions UNLOCK METHODS Breathing Unlock durations: 1 min โ€ข 3 min โ€ข 5 min โ€ข 7 min Exercise Unlock durations: 15 min โ€ข 30 min โ€ข 1 hour โ€ข 2 hours Exercises: โ€ข Push-ups โ€ข 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: โ€ข Restricted app time โ€ข Unlock activity โ€ข Daily and weekly usage โ€ข Progress over time WORKS ON โ€ข iPhone โ€ข 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/

About

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 โ€ข Visual time blocks โ€” your whole day at a glance, not a bottomless list โ€ข Drag to reschedule โ€” move things around without friction or guilt โ€ข Energy tracking โ€” learn which tasks drain you and which recharge you โ€ข Apple Calendar sync โ€” meetings and tasks on one timeline GET UNSTUCK โ€ข Turn overwhelming tasks into tiny, doable steps โ€ข Add tasks just by speaking, in your own words โ€ข Get gentle schedule suggestions when you don't know where to start (Optional โ€” only when you need extra help.) FOCUS BETTER โ€ข A full-screen focus timer with calming background sound โ€ข A gentle nudge when you've lost track of time โ€ข A lock-screen Live Activity so you always know what's next โ€ข 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

Screenshots

JustPause4 screens
Tether4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
JustPause versus Tether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustPauseTether
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better18
Further details โ€” not scored
Size57 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErmek TanikulovSanket Ray

In-app purchases

3 purchases

JustPause

Subscriptions2
  • JustPause Weekly$1.997 Days
  • JustPause Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • JustPause Lifetime$99.99
6 purchases

Tether

Subscriptions4
  • Tether Plus$2.991 Month
  • Tether Premium$7.991 Month
  • Tether Plus$29.991 Year
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  • Tether Premium$44.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tether Plus$49.99
  • Tether Premium$124.99

Questions

Is JustPause free?
JustPause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tether free?
Tether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JustPause or Tether have ads?
Neither JustPause nor Tether shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JustPause or Tether?
JustPause ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tether every 4 days. Most recently, JustPause was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tether on October 18, 2026.

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