# Pause vs Pause

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pause at none against Pause's 2. Pause also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pause's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pause sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pause asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pause against 5.0 for Pause. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pause | Pause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-doom-scrolling-blocker/id6781665628/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-screen-time-control/id6794457262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Velasquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814581124) | [MADHURI ANNABHEEMOJU](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794457594) |

## What reviewers say

### Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-doom-scrolling-blocker/id6781665628)

This app inserts a brief puzzle before you open selected apps, creating a moment of intentionality to reduce mindless scrolling. It offers various puzzles and a premium version for ad removal and full puzzle access.

**Highlights:** Puzzle before app access, Reduces mindless scrolling, Nine calming puzzle types, Customizable app blocking, Intentional use timer, Premium ad-free option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pause Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pause Premium (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |


### Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-screen-time-control/id6794457262)

This app helps you reduce screen time by creating intentional interruptions before you open distracting applications. It uses personalized messages from your past self and guided mindfulness activities to encourage mindful usage and build healthier phone habits.

**Highlights:** Personalized video accountability messages, AI-assisted guided breathing exercises, Rotating short interventions, Reason prompts before app opening, Block selected distracting apps, Focus timers and task management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pause free?

Pause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pause free?

Pause is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pause or Pause?

Pause and Pause are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Pause or Pause have ads?

Pause shows ads; Pause does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*