Made for macOS

Take real breaks.
Protect your eyes.

iPause lives in your menu bar and runs Pomodoro-style work/break cycles, so you never forget to rest. 30 days free.

Randomized focus & break lengths 25-second pre-break alerts Daily screen-time stats Blink & posture reminders PIN-protected Kids Mode Custom break sounds

Simple as 1, 2, 3.

No setup wizard, no calendar integrations. Open iPause, pick your interval, and it runs quietly from your menu bar.

1

Pick your rhythm

Choose how often you want a break — 20 min, 25 min, or anywhere in between. Randomize for variety.

2

Get gentle reminders

A small notification appears 25 seconds before each break, with options to start now, delay, or skip.

3

Rest your eyes

A guided break screen walks you through a quick eye-rest. Then it's right back to focus.

Pick your mode.

Tap the sun or the moon below.

Mode Light
Mode Dark

Quiet by design. Powerful when you need it.

Everything runs from a single menu-bar icon. No dock clutter, no distractions.

Pomodoro timer

Customize focus and break lengths, with optional randomization so cycles stay fresh.

Pre-break alerts

A 25-second heads-up before every break, with one-tap start, delay, or skip.

Guided break screen

Full-screen, dimmed, or compact — with timed eye-rest exercises during each break.

Smart pause

Detects idle time, sleep, and working hours so the timer never runs when you don't.

Daily stats

Screen time, break streaks, and 7-day history — tap any day to drill down.

Blink & posture

Optional reminders to blink and sit up straight throughout the day.

Randomize intervals

Mix focus and break lengths so each cycle stays fresh — no two are exactly alike.

Working hours

Set a weekly schedule so iPause only runs during the hours you actually work.

Custom break sounds

Pick from macOS classics — Glass, Ping, Hero, Pop — and choose how many times each plays.

Built for parents. Loved by families.

Lock down settings with a 4-digit PIN, set daily screen-time limits, and stay in control of how your kid uses their Mac.

  • PIN-protected access 4-digit PIN guards Settings, Quit, and Kids Mode toggle.
  • Daily screen-time limit Set hours and minutes per day — the Mac locks when reached.
  • Bonus minutes Grant extra time mid-break with a parent tap, when they deserve it.
  • Weekly schedule Different limits for school days, weekends, or any custom rhythm.
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Every plan includes iPause Pro on all your Macs. Cancel anytime during the trial.

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  • Kids Mode included
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