Pause

Meet Pause

Pause adds a small moment of effort before a distracting iPhone app opens. Choose the applications you want to interrupt, then solve a short puzzle when you try to enter one. After completing it, select a limited period of access rather than leaving the app open indefinitely. The pause returns when that interval ends, giving the user another chance to decide whether to continue. Several puzzle styles, including word, memory, maze, and sliding-tile activities, keep the interruption varied. Usage statistics show how often the user walked away and track progress over time. The approach is aimed at people who want more deliberate phone use while keeping access to their usual apps.