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Pause

Solve a quick puzzle to unlock distracting apps

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  1. Launches Pause launched on Product Hunt
  2. Rising Pause launched on 2 platforms in 30 days
  3. Launches Pause launched on PeerPush

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About the startup

Pause helps you cut screen time and refocus by adding a mindful barrier to your most distracting apps. Instead of mindless scrolling, the app requires you to solve a quick puzzle to unlock the services that consume your day, giving you a moment to decide if you actually want to spend your time there.

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