# PauseBox

> Pause digital distractions

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6745524690](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6745524690)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6745524690`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Britt Espinosa
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (36 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-02
- **First published:** 2025-09-05
- **Size:** 90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pausebox/id6745524690)
- **Website:** [https://getpausebox.com/](https://getpausebox.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://getpausebox.com/pages/privacy-policy-and-terms-conditions](https://getpausebox.com/pages/privacy-policy-and-terms-conditions)

## Description

PauseBox creates a physical block between you and distractions. Here's how it works:

1. Select the apps you want to block
Open the PauseApp and choose which apps to block, or select the few you want to keep. Create custom Pause Groups like Work, Study, or Family Time, each with its own app rules, schedules, or timers to fit your day.PauseBox creates a physical block between you and distractions. Here's how it works:

2. Tap your phone on PauseBox to block selected apps
After selecting a Pause Group, tap your phone on the PauseBox to start blocking apps. Your focus session begins right away. Not nearby? Use “Pause without tap” in the app to start remotely.

3. Put distance between you and the PauseBox
Place your PauseBox out of reach to create intentional separation.

As a physical barrier to digital distractions, it makes unblocking a conscious choice and helps break the habit loop.

## Rankings

- #193,404 — Overall
- #6 — pause

## Review summary

PauseBox is consistently praised for dramatically reducing phone time, doomscrolling, and distractions, helping users be more present with family. Its combination of a physical device and app lets people block apps or websites without a subscription, delivering strong value and affordability. Reviewers also note portability (mobile use) and a simple setup, plus a supportive, responsive dev team with frequent feature updates and quick help via the community. Overall it’s seen as an effective, affordable solution from a small business that delivers real life improvements beyond basic screen-time limits.

### Pros

- Greatly reduces phone addiction and distractions; users are more present with family.
- Ability to block or turn off any app or website; no subscription required; affordable with multiple device options.
- Physical device plus app; works well on the go; more effective than screen time limits.
- Strong value, small-business support, and active developer responsiveness; frequent feature updates.
- Positive community and customer support; quick help via Discord; responsive owner.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6745524690)