Pausa: Screen Time & Focus

Mindful Screen Time Habits

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases

iPhone

Build healthier screen habits with calm pauses, thoughtful reflections, and personalized insights. New: Pausa Premium now includes Advanced Insights and historical trends Your phone is designed to keep you scrolling. Pausa helps you build a healthier relationship with your phone by adding a calm pause before distracting apps—so you decide, not the algorithm. Unlike harsh app blockers, Pausa never traps you. There's always an Open Anyway option. Instead of forcing discipline, Pausa helps you build awareness, reduce mindless scrolling, and create healthier screen habits—one intentional choice at a time. A simple pause can make a powerful difference. Research has shown that introducing a brief moment of reflection before opening an app can significantly reduce automatic app openings. Pausa is built around that idea—and the belief that lasting habits should feel calm, supportive, and guilt-free. HOW PAUSA WORKS Whenever you open a distracting app, Pausa appears first. Take a breath, notice your intention, and decide whether you really want to continue. No guilt. No lockouts. No punishment. Just a mindful pause that helps break the autopilot scroll. A CALM PAUSE, NOT A WALL • Add a gentle pause before the apps you choose • Interrupt automatic scrolling with mindful friction • Always choose to continue—it's your phone • Build healthier habits without feeling restricted SCREEN TIME, YOUR WAY • Choose the apps and categories you want to manage • Create personalized pause rules and schedules • Customize your experience to fit your daily routine • Built using Apple's Screen Time technology FOCUS SESSIONS • Stay present during work, study, or personal time • Start intentional focus sessions whenever you need them • End sessions early whenever you choose—no penalties REFLECTION JOURNAL • Capture what you were really looking for before opening an app • Discover patterns behind your scrolling habits • Build greater self-awareness over time • Everything stays private on your device INSIGHTS & PROGRESS • Track your pauses, intentional opens, and time reclaimed • Discover your most distracting apps and hours • View weekly and monthly trends • Celebrate meaningful progress—not perfection HOME SCREEN WIDGETS • See your progress at a glance • Stay motivated with quiet reminders • Build consistency every day GENTLE ACHIEVEMENTS • Unlock calm milestones as your habits improve • Celebrate healthier screen habits • Encouraging by design—never competitive PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account required • No ads • No tracking • Your personal data stays on your device Pausa is for anyone who wants a healthier relationship with their phone—without harsh restrictions, guilt, or parental-control vibes. Take a breath. Pause with intention. Choose what matters. PAUSA PREMIUM Unlock Advanced Insights with Pausa Premium. Premium Includes • Advanced Insights • Weekly & Monthly Trends • Historical Progress • Home Screen Widgets • Future Premium Features Subscription Plans • Monthly – ₹199/month • Yearly – ₹1,299/year (includes a 7-day FREE trial for eligible new subscribers) All core mindfulness features remain free forever. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • The 7-day free trial is available to eligible new subscribers on the Yearly plan only. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account Settings. • Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pausa-d53e9.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pausa-d53e9.web.app/privacy

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• New: Pausa Premium with Advanced Insights and historical trends • Better accessibility and VoiceOver support • Performance improvements and bug fixes

Version 1.6

The developer, PIYUSH SHIYANI, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Usage Data
    • Diagnostics

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Information

Seller
  • PIYUSH SHIYANI
Size
  • 15.9 MB
Category
  • Health & Fitness
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
9+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Pausa Premium Yearly $12.99
  • Pausa Premium Monthly $1.99
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Copyright
  • © Pausa 2026
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