“My nightly scroll went from 90 minutes to under 15. First thing that’s ever stuck.”
Introducing The World's First Screen Timer
Cut Your Screen Time – No Apps, No Subscriptions
Press it on. Twist the dial to set your time. That's it. You're now free from the feed, the notifications and the endless scroll.
Pre-Order Pause
Introducing The World's First Screen Timer
Cut Your Screen Time – No Apps, No Subscriptions
Press it on. Twist the dial to set your time. That's it. You're now free from the feed, the notifications and the endless scroll.
Pre-Order Pause
How It Works
1. Set The Time
Press Pause Screen Timer onto your screen and twist the dial from 1-60 minutes. Your session begins.
2. Your Screen Is Paused
Scrolling isn’t possible for the time you set. Calls and texts can still be sent and received.
3. Session Complete
When the timer ends, Pause releases. You can use your phone again.
Where Pause Helps Most
Late Nights
You want to sleep, but you keep scrolling – and suddenly it's 3 AM.
Mid-Work Escape
The second a task gets difficult or boring, you reach for your phone to escape.
Mindless Checking
You check your phone on autopilot, then lose more time than you meant to.
Morning Scroll
You check your phone before you're even fully awake – and suddenly your first hour is gone.
Hey, I'm Ben!
Founder of
( pause ).
I had a screen time problem.
So I built something to fix it.
But not without a lot of failed attempts first.
I’ve been obsessed with technology since I was a kid.
Computers. Gadgets. Software.
But somewhere along the way, the thing I loved started controlling me.
Any moment of boredom, my hand would reach for my phone.
No decision. It just happened.
Unlock. Scroll. Close. Repeat.
It was a f**king headache.
I Tried Everything
I had one goal: get my screen time under control.
Without giving up my phone entirely.
Screen Time limits. Opal. BePresent. Brick.
I tried them all. None worked.
I'd hit "Ignore Limit" at midnight. Delete the apps within a week. Override the tap block "just to check” a notification.
Every solution required me to fight myself when I had no willpower left. And I kept losing.
Building My Own Screen Time App
I thought I could build something better.
Simpler. Smarter. Impossible to bypass.
I spent months on it.
I launched it. Used it. Deleted it.
Because no matter how good the app was, it lived inside the problem: my phone.
The very thing engineered to keep me hooked.
The Wake-Up Call
Then I found brain imaging studies showing what our phones are doing to us:
Chronic phone use.
Constant stimulation.
Elevated cortisol.
Destroyed sleep.
Then we wonder why we feel foggy. Unmotivated. Stuck.
We're all fighting the same losing battle. Against algorithms designed by 10,000 engineers at Meta, Google, and TikTok.
Apps can't fix what apps created. They will always fail.
I needed something that wasn't software.
Something physical.
The Pivot
This physical solution needed to be sleek, portable, and attach without adhesive.
Block scrolling but allow calls. Feel intentional, not punishing.
Something you'd actually want to use.
So I built it.
Introducing Pause Screen Timer
After a year and a half of trial and error. We created something that had never been done before: the world's first physical anti-distraction phone accessory.
Enter MagSeal™ – our patent-pending electromagnetic technology.
Attaches to your screen. No adhesive. No damage.
Once sealed, it's sealed. No override.
The best part? Every session is a win.
It was built to be a part of your daily ritual. So you can use it any time of day, whenever you want some freedom.
The Physical Solution To A Digital Problem
No Apps or Subscriptions
Ever.
Pause For 1-60 Minutes
Just twist the dial to set your time.
Calls Still Accessible
Your phone still works (minus the distractions)
Zero Willpower Required
No Scrolling Until Time Is Up
EVERY SESSION IS A WIN
Press it to your screen. Twist the timer. Done. You just won. No app to delete. No limit to ignore. No negotiating with yourself at midnight. Five minutes or fifty, you can't fail.
YOUR PHONE STILL WORKS
Pause Screen Timer blocks the scroll, not the phone. Calls come through. Siri still works. You're not cut off from life. You're just free from the feed.
GET BACK IN CONTROL
Your phone's been in control. Pause Screen Timer puts you back in charge. The sleep you've been missing. The focus you forgot you had. The presence that was always there – just buried under the noise
SATISFYING TO USE
A textured dial that gives a satisfying click when you twist. Weighted. Tactile. Built to be part of your ritual – something you reach for because it works.
(pause)® Screen Timer
Sale price
$59.00
Regular price
$99.00
No Apps/ Subscriptions
Pause For 1-60 Minutes
Calls Accessible
Zero Willpower Required
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What’s Included
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- 🔲 Pause Screen Timer
- 🔌 Magnetic Charging Cable
- 👜 Premium Carrying Case
- 🛡️ 1 Year Warranty
iPhone Compatibility & Fit
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- ✓ Available for all iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, 15, 16, and 17 models (Standard, Plus, Pro, Pro Max, Mini)
- ✓ Built to work with all phone cases
- ✓ Precision-engineered for edge-to-edge fit directly on your iPhone screen
Shipping & Returns
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When will my order ship?
IF NOT ON PRE-ORDER, orders ship within 24 hours from our warehouse in Southern California. Delivery typically takes 3–5 business days within the US.
IF NOT ON PRE-ORDER, orders ship within 24 hours from our warehouse in Southern California. Delivery typically takes 3–5 business days within the US.
Currently shipping to US addresses only.
1 Year Warranty + 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee
We stand behind Pause. If you're not satisfied, we'll make it right.
We stand behind Pause. If you're not satisfied, we'll make it right.
Questions? Contact us at
help@pauseyourphone.com
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FAQ's
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Does it work with my phone?
Pause Screen Timer works with iPhone 12 and newer (all models: standard, Plus, Pro, Pro Max, mini). It fits all cases. Android support coming 2026.
4. What if it doesn't work for me?
60-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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
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