Which NFC tags work? Does AirTag work?
Compatible NTAG213/215/216 and ISO 15693 tags work. We’ve also tested AirTag. You can use a QR key instead.
Your feedcan wait.
Block apps on iPhone. Take control from Apple Watch.
Coming soon to the App Store.
- Free
- No ads
- No data collection
“Just use your phone less.”
Whole teams work on keeping you in your feed. And getting you back as soon as you leave. Designers, analysts, tests. It’s a full-time job. And you’re told to just put your phone down. Cool, thanks.
PAUSA adds a small pause before another “just checking”.
Put your apps on pause.
- 1
Choose your apps.
Allow Screen Time access and pick the apps and websites you want to block.
- 2
Link a key.
Scan your AirTag or a compatible NFC tag. Or create a QR key and give it to someone you trust.
- 3
Set a time. Take control.
Slide up and hold for 3 seconds. Your session ends automatically. Scan your linked key for a break or an early finish.
Take control.
Hold 3s
Slide up, then hold.
Interactive demo.
Scan before you scroll.
For a break or an early finish, scan your linked key inside PAUSA.
AirTag
The one you already have.
NFC tag
Compatible NFC tags.
QR key
Keep it with someone you trust.
One list for work.
Another for home.
Choose the apps in each profile once. Switch profiles when your day changes.
Choose your days.
Pick the days and times. PAUSA starts the right profile when it is time.
Your focus, in numbers.
Look back at your sessions and the time you spent in focus.
Free.No ads.No subscription.
All features included. We don’t collect your data.
PrivacyA few useful answers.
All answersHow do I link a tag? Will PAUSA overwrite it?
In Keys, choose NFC tag and add your tag. PAUSA links it without rewriting anything saved on it.
Why does touching my tag open a website?
The iPhone is opening a link already stored on the tag. To take a break, open PAUSA and scan when its NFC window appears.
How do I create and give someone a QR key?
Create a QR key in PAUSA, then choose Share & hide. Give the image to someone you trust. They do not need PAUSA, and you cannot reopen the card after handing it over.
What happens to my data?
We don’t collect your data. Profiles, keys and history stay in local storage. Session details are shared with your paired Apple Watch.
Why is it free?
PAUSA is a small noncommercial project. All features are free, with no ads. There’s optional support in the app if you want to say thanks.
Touch grass.
Pet an actual cat.
The cats in your feed can wait.
Coming soon to the App Store.