Pause: App Blocker & Focus

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

📊 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.

🔒 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.