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24 alternatives to Universal Pause Button

A pause button that pauses the unpausable. Handy for video game cut scenes especially, but can be used for any application, not just games. - ryanries/UniversalPauseButton

Universal Pause Button is a software tool launched in 2015 that provides pause functionality across applications. Available on GitHub, it allows users to pause various programs and processes from a single interface.… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Universal Pause Button launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Pause▲396

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

   2021 · getpause.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   PAUSE▲375

   A relaxation and meditation app by ustwo

   2015 · pauseable.com · its alternatives →

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   FacePause▲75

   Pause any app when you look away

   2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Pause▲99

   A Mac app that reminds you to rest

   2021 · harshil.net · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Amazon Dash Button▲772

   Place it. Press it. Get it.

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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   FacePause▲150

   Look away to pause YouTube videos

   2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Recut▲342

   Cut pauses and silence from your videos automatically.

   2022 · getrecut.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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   Unpluq▲117

   A physical tool to stop distractions

   2020 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    PauseMe Button▲60

    A physical button for controlling your camera & mic on Zoom

    2022 · pause-me.com · its alternatives →

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    Airbounce for Mac▲230

    One magic button for easier calls

    2024 · airbounce.co · its alternatives →

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    AppHalt▲103

    Pause unused Mac apps & reclaim speed in one click

    2025 · apphalt.app · its alternatives →

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    Dongle▲98

    The coin sized mute button

    2021 · hellodongle.com · its alternatives →

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    Focus Session by SyncTasks▲132

    A distraction-free mode for your tasks

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Better Posture▲101

    A simple timer that reminds you to stand up once in a while

    2015 · betterposture.co · its alternatives →

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    Ultra Focus▲131

    AI powered focus timer

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    MinuteBar▲128

    The minimal timer for productivity and screen sharing

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Button Shortcuts▲128

    Learn keyboard shortcuts in seconds

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    TimerApp▲117

    A simple stopwatch app for macOS ⏱️

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Intermission for Mac▲102

    Avoid eye pain and fatigue by limiting your screentime

    2021 · tryintermission.com · its alternatives →

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    HALT Button▲7

    Terry Crews framework to improve mindfulness in a button

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    Pause – A time-off tool that puts the team back in 'team planning'▲5

    Pause leave management system for startups, small businesses, and remote teams helps manage PTO and FTO. Join 300 other companies and sign up for a free trial.

    2021 · getpause.com · its alternatives →

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    Screen Box – Context switching by saving the apps on your screen▲15

    Pick up where you left off! When you need to pause your work, Screen Box can remember the apps on your screen so you can easily restore them later!

    2021 · screenbox.app · its alternatives →

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    Infinite Stopwatch▲80

    Infinite stopwatch with a target duration for motivation.

    2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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