Pause: Panic & Anxiety Relief
Calm Breathing & CBT Journal
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Panic attack right now? One tap starts a calm voice that breathes with you. No forms, no setup, just relief when you need it most.
Having a panic attack right now? Tap the Panic Button, and a calm voice will breathe with you until it passes. No forms, no setup, no waiting.
Pause Care is built for the moments that feel overwhelming: panic attacks, anxiety spikes, and racing thoughts. Find calm in the moment, then learn what helps you most, so the next hard moment feels a little easier.
ONE TAP WHEN YOU NEED IT
- Panic Button: starts a guided Panic Guide session instantly, with no questions first
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Control Center and Live Activities keep a breathing session one tap away
- Haptic cues and live subtitles let you follow along with your eyes closed or the sound off
GUIDED BREATHING & GROUNDING
- 4 voice-guided techniques: 4-7-8, Box Breathing, Deep Breathing, and Panic Guide
- Choose a male or female guide voice, with optional calming music
- A breathing orb that gently expands and contracts with every breath
- 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding: an interactive exercise that brings you back to the present through your senses
COMFORT FROM THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE
- Voice Memories: record short messages from family and friends and play them back when you need them most
- Stored only on your device and never uploaded
UNTANGLE ANXIOUS THOUGHTS
- Guided CBT-style journal: step-by-step thought reframing in warm, everyday language
- Quick Journal with gentle prompts and voice-to-text
- Rate your mood before and after every entry
LEARN WHAT CALMS YOU
- A quick check-in after every session
- Personal insights that show which techniques help you most
- Calm score, mood trends, streaks and milestones to build a daily habit
- Gentle daily reminders at a time you choose
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
- Voice memories stay on your device
- Journal voice input is never recorded; only the text is kept
- Journal cloud sync is optional, and you can delete your data anytime
PAUSE CARE PREMIUM
Unlock the full Pause Care experience with a subscription:
- Yearly: $59.99/year with a 3-day free trial
- Monthly: $7.99/month
Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm your purchase, or when your free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Prices may vary by region.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
Pause Care is a wellness app for relaxation and stress support. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, contact your local emergency services. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
Privacy Policy: https://pause-care.com/privacy-policy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
We've redesigned Pause Care with a calmer new look and introduced Pip, your new breathing buddy who breathes in time with the voice guide. Plus an improved Home Screen widget, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
The developer, Malay Pandit, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Malay Pandit
- Size
- 160.3 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Infrequent
Horror/Fear Themes
Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Pause Pro $59.99
- Pause Pro $7.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Malay Pandit