Pause

Contains adsIn-app purchases
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Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Pause helps you reclaim your attention from addictive apps by replacing mindless scrolling with mindful breathing.

🧘 HOW IT WORKS
When you open a distracting app like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, Pause gently intercepts with a calming breathing exercise. Take a moment to pause, breathe, and decide if you really need that app right now.

✨ KEY FEATURES

• Smart App Blocking — Choose which apps trigger breathing reminders
• Customizable Breathing Exercises — Box breathing, 4-7-8, and more
• Focus Sessions — Block distractions for dedicated work time
• Daily Focus Score — Track your progress and build streaks
• Beautiful Widgets — Quick access to blocking and breathing from your home screen
• Sleep Sounds — Wind down with relaxing ambient audio
• Warm Screen Filter — Reduce eye strain with adjustable screen warmth

šŸ“Š BUILD BETTER HABITS
Pause doesn't just block apps — it helps you understand your usage patterns and build sustainable digital wellness habits. Watch your focus score improve as you develop mindful phone use.

šŸ”’ PRIVACY FIRST
All your data stays on your device. No accounts required. No tracking. No ads.

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ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE DISCLOSURE

This app uses Android's Accessibility Service to detect when you open apps you've chosen to block.

What we access:
• Only the name of the currently open app

What we do NOT access:
• Messages, conversations, or notifications
• Passwords or typed text
• Screen content or personal data
• Audio or any recording

How this data is used:
• Processed locally on your device to trigger focus reminders
• Never transmitted to servers or shared with third parties

This permission is essential for the app-blocking feature to work. You can disable it anytime in your device's Accessibility Settings.

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Take the first step toward a calmer, more focused life. Download Pause today.
Updated on
Mar 18, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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No data collected
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Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

What’s new

Minor bug fix