Question 1

Is Pausa a blocker?

Accepted Answer

No. Pausa is a mindful pause, not a wall. When you open a distracting app, Pausa appears first so you can take a breath and choose. There’s always an Open Anyway — Pausa makes habits visible, not impossible.

Question 2

Do I need an account?

Accepted Answer

No account, ever. Pausa works the moment you open it. There’s nothing to sign up for and nothing to log in to.

Question 3

Is my data private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. No tracking, no advertising, and no account. Your reflections, history, and insights stay on your device. Because Pausa is built on Apple’s Screen Time technology, the specific apps you choose stay private — even from us.

Question 4

How does Pausa decide when to pause?

Accepted Answer

You do. You choose the apps and categories worth a second thought, create custom pause rules, and schedule mindful pauses throughout your day. Pausa only appears where you’ve asked it to.

Question 5

What are focus sessions?

Accepted Answer

A focus session is an intentional stretch of distraction-free time you start yourself — ideal for deep work or study. Distractions wait while you stay present.

Question 6

Will Pausa make me feel guilty about my screen time?

Accepted Answer

Never. Pausa is encouraging by design. Insights, streaks, and milestones are there to celebrate your progress — not to shame you. A missed day is simply a fresh start.

Question 7

What does Pausa cost?

Accepted Answer

Pausa is free to download and start using. You can build healthier phone habits without paying anything to begin.

Question 8

Which devices does Pausa support?

Accepted Answer

Pausa is an iPhone app built on Apple’s Screen Time (Family Controls) technology, so it requires a recent version of iOS. It’s available on the App Store.

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