Downloads
Pause before you scroll. Watch a quick ad and the proceeds go to your cause.
AppBrain's verdict
Niche- Rating on Google Play
- 4.56
- 16 ratings
- Installs
- 1.3 thousand
- Last updated
- October 28, 2026
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- 14.5 MB
Pause for a Cause is a niche app, with 1.3 thousand installs. It doesn't have enough ratings yet to judge what users think.
Summary
Pause for a Cause overlays a calm, system-wide pause before opening apps you find distracting, offering an option to watch a short ad to fund a charity of your choice. Built by Gladly (the team behind Tab for a Cause), it supports 10+ causes and lets you customize blocked apps and causes in Settings.
Pros & Cons
- System-wide overlay works across all apps without extra setup
- Ad-supported donations convert each view into real charity contributions
- Wide selection of 10+ causes to support
- Easy to customize blocked apps and chosen causes in Settings
- Ad-supported model may not appeal to users seeking an ad-free experience
- Does not market itself as a traditional screen-blocker or focus tool
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Pause for a Cause for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Tab for a Cause, from Google PlayDescription by Tab for a Cause Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Pick the apps you find addicting and wish you spent less time on (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, whatever your weakness is). When you reach for one, Pause for a Cause overlays a calm "Take a moment. Is this necessary?" screen first. You then have a choice:
• Watch a short video ad. The proceeds fund the charity you picked.
• Or just go back home and not open the app.
Research shows that adding a moment of pause before opening gives you an opportunity to be more thoughtful about your decision, and avoid acting on reflex.
Every ad you watch is logged against your account, climbs the weekly Tab for a Cause leaderboard, and converts directly into a contribution to your chosen cause. We support 10+ causes including Reproductive Health, Global Health, Disaster Relief, Ending Hunger, Ending Poverty, and animal welfare.
WHY IT WORKS
• It's the friction that's missing. Most "block distracting apps" tools either nag you with a notification (easy to ignore) or hard-block the app (so frustrating you turn the tool off). Pause for a Cause forces a small pause and gives you an escape hatch that actually does some good.
• It's positive. You're not punishing yourself. Every accidental open becomes a few cents for a real cause.
• It works system-wide. No need to switch browsers, no need to disable notifications, no profile or VPN trickery.
YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL
• You can change which apps are blocked at any time.
• You can change your cause any time from Settings.
• We only collect what we need to credit your impact to the right cause.
Pause for a Cause is built by Gladly, the team behind Tab for a Cause and App for a Cause. We've raised millions of dollars for charity by turning everyday digital moments into giving. This is the same idea, on your phone, in the moments you'd rather take back.
Recent changes:
Text a friend now shows up at most once a day, at a different point each day.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- ?
- App size
- 14.5 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Pause for a Cause
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 0.0.16
- Launched
- June 2026
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 350
- Per day
- 12
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ thousand
- Launched
- June 2026
Installs over time
Pause for a Cause has been installed 1.3 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 12 installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for Pause for a Cause
About the app and developer
About Pause for a Cause
Pause for a Cause is a lifestyle app developed by Tab for a Cause.
Download Statistics
Pause for a Cause has been downloaded 1.3 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 350 times.
User Ratings
Pause for a Cause is rated 4.56 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 16 ratings.
App Information
Pause for a Cause is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 14.50 MB. The latest APK version available is 0.0.16. The last update was on October 28, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since June 2026.
Pause for a Cause is made and published by Tab for a Cause. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Tab for a Cause. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Tab for a Cause and are shown as published on Google Play.
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