# DoomPause

> Break the scroll. Add mindful friction to block distractions and reclaim focus.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.doompause.breaktheloop](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.doompause.breaktheloop)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.doompause.breaktheloop`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PikaDev
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 18
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-07
- **First published:** 2026-05-24
- **Publisher country:** ES
- **Size:** 8.58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doompause.breaktheloop)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-353580ac7a53805a9816c7d0f6c0516a?source=copy\_link](https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-353580ac7a53805a9816c7d0f6c0516a?source=copy_link)

## Description

Stop mindless scrolling and reclaim your time with DoomPause.<br><br>Do you ever find yourself opening social media apps without even thinking about it? That’s &quot;digital autopilot.&quot; DoomPause is a productivity shield designed to break that dopamine loop by adding a moment of mindfulness before you dive into distracting apps.  <br><br>How It Works:<br><br>Select Your Distractions: Choose the apps that pull you away from what matters.  <br><br>Enable the Shield: Activate your focus profile during work, study, or deep-focus sessions.  <br><br>Mindful Friction: When you try to open a blocked app, DoomPause interrupts the impulse.  <br><br>Pause &amp; Reflect: Complete a quick mindful challenge or breathing exercise to unlock the app intentionally, or choose to stay focused.  <br><br>Key Features:  <br><br>App Blocking: System-level blocking for social media, games, and news.  <br><br>Mindful Challenges: Replace impulsive taps with guided breathing or logic puzzles to build awareness.  <br><br>Custom Schedules: Set automated blocking for work hours, study time, or your bedtime routine.  <br><br>Usage Insights: Track your focus progress and see how much time you’ve reclaimed.  <br><br>Privacy First: No tracking, no ads, and no data selling. Your app usage stays on your device.  <br><br>Ideal For:  <br><br>Students needing deep focus for study sessions.  <br><br>Professionals looking to eliminate workplace distractions.  <br><br>Anyone wanting to reduce screen time and improve digital wellbeing.  <br><br>Stop fighting your willpower. Let DoomPause handle the blocking while you build better habits, one pause at a time.

## Rankings

- #2,654,662 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.doompause.breaktheloop.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.doompause.breaktheloop)