PausePal: Block Reels & Shorts · Office #65,279

Where it puts itself

Rules out “block the whole app” and “selling data”.

• Says it will not: block the whole app · selling data

“Does PausePal block the whole app? No.”

“No ads, no tracking, no selling data — ever.”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever.

• Free plan: free forever

“Free on Android.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“Take back your attention. PausePal blocks addictive feeds — not your life.”

How it runs

A mobile app for Android. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the Play Store. AI is a side feature.

• Kind: mobile
• Runs on: Android
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: Play Store
• AI role: a side feature

“Free on Android.”

“PausePal supports Android 10 and above.”

What it works with

Names Facebook Reels, Instagram and 5 more on its pages.

• Names: Facebook Reels · Instagram · Instagram Reels · +4

“PausePal adds a mindful pause before YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels and Snapchat Spotlight open.”

“Pick the apps that pull you in — Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Reddit and more.”

What it offers as proof

In beta. Shows customer logos. Claims “Thousands of hours saved”. Try it without signing up.

• Stage: beta
• Customer logos: yes
• Number claimed: Thousands of hours saved
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Now in beta for Android”

“Get Started”