A physical screen timer
Patent pending
Less screen.
More time.
A frosted screen dial that seals over your screen and releases only when your time is up. No app. No subscription. No settings.
1–60
minutes per session
Weekly
charge, that is all
iPhone 12–17
compatible
The evolution of the phone
A better way forward.
Phones have changed everything except our relationship with them. ( pause ) is the next step.
Landline
Clear calls. Always at home.
1876–1990s
Flip phone
Freedom to go. Built for calls and texts.
1990s–2000s
Early smartphone
More than a phone. More distraction, too.
2000s–2010s
Modern smartphone
Everything, everywhere. And always on.
2010s–Now
( pause )
A physical way to take your time back.
The next chapter
Technology should serve your life.
Not take it over.
Not take it over.
( pause )
How it works
See how ( pause ) works
Step 01Twist the dial
- Choose your session, from one to sixty minutes.
- Save modes for work, sleep, or family time.
Step 02The screen seals
- The magnetic cover blurs your apps the moment it goes on.
- Nothing gets through until your time is up.
Step 03It unlocks on its own
- When the timer ends, your phone returns.
- Emergency calls stay available the entire time.
Features
All the features you need to focus
Easy customization
Block Instagram but keep Maps. Silence Slack but keep Spotify. Set what stays and what goes, then save it as a mode.
Block appsAllow apps
NameWork
Apps selected5 / 50
Websites0 / 50
Work mode
Weekdays · 9:00 to 17:00
MTWTFSS
Avg session this week
47 min
Up 10% from last week
45min
Twist the dial to start
Strict mode
Emergency calls
Family mode
The origin
I built the thing I couldn't find.
( pause ) started as my own problem to solve. I wanted my attention back, and no app was ever going to give it to me. Here is how it came to be.
The problem was me
I was losing hours to my phone, and my focus went with them.
I tried everything
Every app, blocker, and habit hack out there. Nothing ever stuck.
So I built my own
A solution focused on simplicity and real behavior change.
The wake-up call
I did not need another app. I needed a reminder in the real world.
The pivot to ( pause )
A physical device that quietly takes the choice off the table.
Reviews
Quiet nights. Present days.
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I used to scroll until two in the morning. Now the dial goes on and my bedroom is just a bedroom again.
Maya R. · early tester
“
One twist and dinner is actually dinner. My partner noticed before I did.
Daniel K. · early tester
“
It is the first thing that ever worked for me, because there is nothing to override.
Priya S. · early tester
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My bedroom finally feels like rest. The phone sleeps in another room now, and so do I.
Jordan T. · early tester
“
I get an hour of real reading back every night. It sounds small. It is not.
Elena V. · early tester
“
My kids see me look up more. That is the whole thing, really.
Marcus L. · early tester
Pre-order
One device. Bought once.
(pause)® Screen Timer
$59$99
Pre-order now. Ships this September.
One timer
For one phone
$59.00
Two timers10% OFF
For a partner or a second room
$118.00
$106.20
Two different models are fine — pick one for each phone.
Three timers10% OFF
For the whole household
$177.00
$159.30
Mix and match freely — one model per phone.
Total
$59.00
81% of this batch reserved
Almost gone
The next batch won't arrive until December 2026.
Free shipping
30-day returns
1-year warranty
No subscription
Pay once and use it for years.
Charges weekly
A magnetic port tops it up in minutes.
Emergency calls stay open
Reaching help is never blocked.
The details
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Adjustable timer
Sessions from one to sixty minutes, in single-minute steps.
Magnetic seal
Snaps flat over the screen and holds until time is up.
Weekly charge
A magnetic port tops it up in minutes, about once a week.
No app required
Nothing to install and nothing to keep updated.
No subscription
Pay once. It is yours to keep for years.
Emergency calls
Reaching help stays available through every session.
Frosted cover
Blurs your apps softly for the length of the session.
Fits iPhone 12 to 16e
Designed around the modern iPhone lineup.
Quiet by design
Warm materials, no blinking lights, no sound.
Why
( pause ) works better
A physical solution that outperforms every other option.
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No apps or subscriptions
100% hardware. No apps or fees.
Physically blocks your screen
Locks the screen for the time you choose.
Works every time
No loopholes. No overrides.
Configure in seconds
Press, twist, and go. No setup.
Calls still accessible
Stay reachable. Only apps are locked.
Portable, always with you
Small, light, and easy to carry.
Built to last
Durable metal, made for daily use.
Everyday moments
Where ( pause ) helps most
It fits into the moments that quietly steal your time, and helps you take them back.
Questions
Good to know
Which iPhones does it work with?
It fits iPhone 12 through the latest models, including the 16e. The magnetic cover is sized around the modern iPhone lineup.
How does the screen unlock?
Automatically, the moment your timer reaches zero. There is nothing to tap and no way to end it early on impulse.
What if I need to make a call?
Emergency calls stay available the entire time. Only your apps are paused, so reaching help is never blocked.
Do I need an app or account?
No. ( pause ) is fully hardware. There is no app to install, no account to create, and no subscription to manage.
How often do I charge it?
About once a week over the magnetic port. A full charge takes only a few minutes.
What if I change my mind?
Every order includes free shipping and a 30-day return window, so you can try it with nothing to lose.
