Growth · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Pause Paw

Take a mindful break with your cat

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   PAUSE▲375

   A relaxation and meditation app by ustwo

   2015 · pauseable.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Pause▲344

   A mental wellness habit

   2024 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Pause 1.0▲152

   A mental wellness habit

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   FacePause▲75

   Pause any app when you look away

   2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Pause▲99

   A Mac app that reminds you to rest

   2021 · harshil.net · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Breaktime Buddy▲257

   Smarter breaks. Sharper mind. Escape the doomscroll.

   2025 · terspective.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Pause▲396

   A time-off tool that puts the team back in 'team planning'

   2021 · getpause.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Pause.do▲145

   Interrupt scrolling, tab overload, and AI autopilot

   Mar 2026 · pause.do · its alternatives →

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   LookAway 2▲281

   Hello, I'm Kushagra and I am the indie developer behind LookAway (I've posted about it earlier but it has received quite a lot of updates since the last time so I am posting it again). LookAway is a native break reminder for macOS that doesn't interrupt. I built it because I work from home and I spend a lot of time in front of my screens. It's very easy for me to get lost in the flow and I can end up sitting for hours. Due to this, I started facing issues like eye strain and back pain by the end of the day. The solution to this was simply taking enough breaks throughout the day. But…

   Apr 2026 · lookaway.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    PauseBuy▲12

    The mindful pause before every online purchase.

    Jul 2026 · pausebuy.sevencamps.com · its alternatives →

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    FacePause▲150

    Look away to pause YouTube videos

    2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    SearchPag.es▲81

    Productivity search tool to enhance your focus

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    My Pause Buddy▲22

    Your ADHD-friendly decision companion

    2025 · mypausebuddy.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Donut Dog▲127

    Feed your focus, starve distractions!

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Reclaim Scroll Detox▲64

    Unhook from Endless Scrolling

    Feb 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    PawPause▲147

    Lock your keyboard and prevent cats from causing chaos

    Jun 2026 · miladsafarzadeh1.github.io · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Pause Habit & Urge Control▲6

    Perfect app to leave any of your addiction or bad habit.

    Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Pause▲20

    Pause. Before you scroll.

    28d ago · try-pause.com · its alternatives →

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    Pause — Mindful Shopping Recovery▲1

    The free, opensource app that helps you pause before you buy

    May 2026 · pauuuse.vercel.app · its alternatives →

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    StandUp & Stretch▲80

    Mac app that reminds you to take breaks

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Awareness ▲114

    Reminds you to take breaks without being annoying

    2015 · iamfutureproof.com · its alternatives →

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    ScrollPause▲16

    Break endless scrolling with gentle, timely nudges

    Jul 2026 · scrollpause.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Pace Pause▲67

    Pause for a moment and check in with your feelings 🧘

    2021 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    HALT Button▲7

    Terry Crews framework to improve mindfulness in a button

    2019 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →