Frequently Asked Questions

AppPause uses Apple's native Screen Time APIs (Family Controls and Device Activity) to enforce limits at the OS level. When a session timer expires, selected apps are automatically shown a custom shield screen — no jailbreaking, no workarounds, and no special configuration required.

Absolutely. AppPause doesn't monitor what your child does on their device — no content tracking, no location monitoring, no browsing history. It simply manages time limits. We believe in setting boundaries, not surveillance.

Tap Pause Now to instantly block specific apps with no timer. It's protected by a parent PIN so your child can't unpause it themselves. Perfect for dinner time, homework, or bedtime.

AppPause offers three modes for Focused Sessions. Normal lets you cancel anytime (optionally PIN-protected). Timeout allows cancellation only after a short cooldown. Deep Focus cannot be cancelled early — useful for homework blocks or bedtime routines that need to stick.

Yes. Kids earn collectible, tiered rewards for hitting screen-break milestones and streaks. Positive reinforcement turns healthy habits into something kids look forward to rather than dread.

Yes! You can create recurring schedules for weekdays, weekends, or any custom pattern. For example, limit gaming to 1 hour on school nights but allow 2 hours on Saturdays. AppPause enforces these limits automatically.

Yes, AppPause includes a companion Apple Watch app. You can start sessions, pause apps, and check remaining time directly from your wrist — perfect for when your phone isn't handy.

AppPause Premium unlocks unlimited schedules, detailed session analytics and weekly reports, multiple child profiles, the full rewards gallery, and priority support. Free users can still start sessions, use Pause Now, and set basic schedules.