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Press and Set Your Time
Press Pause onto your screen and twist the dial from 1-60 minutes.
Spend Less Time On Your Phone With The First Physical Screen Timer Spend Less Time On Your Phone With The First Physical Screen Timer
The app-free way to stop scrolling while keeping calls, texts, and Siri available.
The app-free way to stop scrolling
while keeping calls, texts,
and Siri available.
No app. No subscription. Calls, texts, and Siri still work.
Get Pause
Get Pause
Picking up your phone shouldn't turn into a half hour of scrolling.
Pause puts you back in control over automatic pickups. No overrides or workarounds, just uninterrupted time until you’re ready to reconnect.
Get PauseHow Pause Works
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Your Screen Is Paused
The blurred cover stays sealed to your screen, allowing texts and calls while blocking distractions.
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Session Complete
When the timer ends, Pause vibrates and releases. Lift off the cover to use your screen again.
The Story Behind Pause
I had a screen time problem.
So I made a pause button
for my phone.
I tried Screen Time limits. Downloaded every app. Bought a Brick. Each new solution made me feel the same initial relief: “Finally! This will fix it.”
But whenever I wanted to get back on my phone to scroll: I’d ignore the limit, delete the app, or override the tap block. And I’d be right back where I started.
It was a f**king headache.
I was using apps and fighting software with more software. That made no sense, right? I knew I had to build something physical.
But I also knew I didn’t want to get rid of my phone completely. I like having my phone on me. I just wanted a way to say: “for the next 30 minutes, I don’t want this thing distracting me.”
I still wanted to be reachable. I wanted calls and texts. I wanted Siri, music, and the useful parts of my phone. I just didn’t want to pick it up for one thing and look up 20 minutes later.
I thought, what if you could put something on your phone to choose how long you wanted to be away from your screen… and then stop thinking about it? Not forever. Just for the parts of your day when you’d rather be doing something else.
After 18 months, $200,000 in development, multiple overseas trips and endless prototypes – we made Pause: the world’s first physical screen timer.
There’s no apps, no subscriptions, no workarounds.
There’s nothing else like it in the world, and we’re so proud of it.
It’s helped me more with my screen time than anything else. I’m so excited for you to try it.
Ben,
Founder of Pause
Founder of Pause
What Makes Us Different
Every other option lives inside the problem: your phone.
Pause is the first screen-time solution that lives outside your screen, creating a physical boundary between you and your phone.
OTHER BLOCKERS
Apple Screen Time
Tap one button to “Ignore Limit”. Back to scrolling.
Opal (Apps)
Endless configurations and subscription fees. Easy to delete.
Brick (Tap Blockers)
Tap to unlock anytime you want to scroll again.
LightPhone (Dumb-Phones)
Requires you to throw away your iPhone and all the best modern features.
Shift (Software)
Needs a computer. Pricey.
True physical barrier
No apps, subscription, or data collection
Calls, texts, and Siri still available
Blurs and dims your screen to make it less attractive
Releases automatically when timer ends
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Get More From Every Moment
Make time for the things your phone interrupts
Product Highlights
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How Pause Works
- Place Pause over your iPhone screen.
- Turn the dial to choose 1–60 minutes.
- Patent-pending MagSeal™ holds the cover in place until your time is up, then releases automatically with a gentle vibration.
No app or subscription required.
Calls, Texts & Essential Access
Pause blurs your apps and dims your screen to prevent scrolling. The cover is thin enough to let you answer calls by touch.
While Pause is attached, you can:
- See your screen. Texts and notifications remain visible, but dimmed and slightly blurred.
- Tap through the cover. Answer incoming calls and view notifications without unlocking your phone.
- Use Siri. Make calls, send texts, control music, and more.
Product Details
Fit
Choose the Pause version made for your iPhone model for a precise fit over your screen.
Charging
Recharge with the included magnetic charging cable.
Included with your purchase
- Pause Screen Timer
- Magnetic charging cable
- Premium carrying case
- One-year warranty
Real early feedback
What early users are saying
“I used to judge people who needed a gadget to stay off their phone. I'm a software engineer and I know exactly how these apps hook you, so I figured I was above it. But as my family and friends pointed out I wasn't and this has been the only thing that actually worked.”
Tom H.
verified beta tester
“Every focus app I ever tried made me feel like I was failing at something. I'd hide them, restart them, quietly give up. Pause is the first thing that not only works but that I proudly leave out in the open. I actually look forward to using it everyday.”
Daniel R.
verified beta tester
“My partner and I now pause at dinner every night together. This went from not even sure if we were going to use it into the best purchase of the year for our relationship!”
Elena V.
verified beta tester
“I set it for 45 minutes and actually finished a deep-work block without reaching for my phone once.”
James P.
verified beta tester
“The twist-and-lock is weirdly satisfying. It turned ‘stop scrolling’ into a habit I look forward to.”
Priya N.
verified beta tester
“Calls still come through, so I never felt cut off. Zero anxiety about missing something important.”
Marcus L.
verified beta tester
“Three weeks in and I’m falling asleep faster. My mornings feel like mine again.”
Sarah K.
verified beta tester
“My nightly scroll went from 90 minutes to under 15. First thing that’s ever stuck.”
Maya T.
verified beta tester
FAQ’s
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What about emergencies?
Your phone still works. Calls come through normally - you can answer by swiping through the screen. And you can make outbound calls by using Siri. Pause Screen Timer only blocks scrolling and app usage.
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Why not just use an app?
Apps live inside the problem — your phone. You can delete them, ignore limits, or find workarounds. Pause Screen Timer is physical. Once it's set, it's set. No negotiating with yourself at midnight.
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Does it work with my phone?
Pause Screen Timer works with iPhone 12 and newer (all models: standard, Plus, Pro, Pro Max). It fits all cases. Android support coming 2027.
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What if it doesn’t work for me?
30-day money-back guarantee. If Pause Screen Timer doesn't help you use your phone less, return it for a full refund. We also include a lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects.
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How long does the battery last?
One week of typical use (3-4 sessions per day, 60 minutes each). Charges in under an hour with the included magnetic cable.
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How do I use it?
Press Pause Screen Timer onto your screen. Twist the dial to set your time (1-60 minutes). That's it. Your screen locks instantly. When the timer ends, Pause Screen Timer releases automatically.
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Why not just put my phone in another room?
You could. But then you miss calls, can't check the time, and often just go get it "for one second." Pause Screen Timer lets you keep your phone with you — you're just locked out of the scroll. Calls still work. It's about removing temptation, not removing access.
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Will it damage my phone?
No. Pause Screen Timer uses a gentle suction mechanism designed for phone screens. It's been tested extensively and won't leave marks, scratches, or residue.
Press. Twist.
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