A fasting timer that explains, not pressures
Choose 12:12, 14:10, 16:8, 20:4 or your own length, and see your estimated stage in plain words.
- Pause, adjust or end anytime
- Honest stage explanations
Intermittent fasting, with a buddy on your side.
A gentle fasting timer with an AI companion that explains what's happening and never judges.
Free on iPhone · No account needed
● 88% of your 16h goal
Stage: Fat oxidation
What's inside
Everything you need. Nothing that nags.
The essentials of intermittent fasting, made calm and clear.
Ask your buddy anything
What to eat to break your fast, or why you're hungry at hour 14. Friendly AI answers with the why behind them.
Snap your meals
Log a meal with a photo and get a rough estimate you can edit. No calorie counting required.
Your rhythm, week by week
Every fast at a glance, with your plan as a guide. No streaks to break, no red warnings.
- Weekly fasting chart
- Tap any day for details
Private daily reflections
A short look back at your fasts, meals and how you felt, with one small next step. Written on your phone.
Gentle reminders, quiet nights
Optional nudges for fasting and water, with quiet hours so your phone stays calm while you rest.
Ready for a kinder way to fast?
Free on iPhone. Your first fast takes a minute to start.
Why Pause
Fasting doesn't have to feel like a diet.
Typical fasting apps
- Streaks that make you feel bad for stopping
- A paywall before your first fast
- Promises about fat burn and weight loss
- An account and email before you start
- No streaks. Ending early is always fine
- Free to start, no subscription needed
- Honest explanations, never promises
- No account. Your data stays on your phone
How it works
Up and fasting in a minute.
- 1
Download Pause
Free on the App Store. No sign-up, no email.
- 2
Choose your rhythm
Start with 12:12 or 16:8, or set your own length.
- 3
Start your fast
Your buddy keeps time, explains each stage and cheers you on.
Questions
Good to know
Short answers to what people ask most.
Is Pause free?
Yes. Pause is free to use, with no paywall to start fasting and no subscription required.
Do I need an account?
No. You can start without signing up. Your fasts, meals and reflections are saved on your phone.
Which fasting plans does Pause support?
Popular rhythms like 12:12, 14:10, 16:8 and 20:4, or any custom length from 1 to 72 hours. You can pause, adjust your start time or end a fast whenever you need to.
What does the AI buddy do?
Your buddy answers questions about food, hydration and fasting, explains what an estimated fasting stage means, and cheers you on. It offers general guidance, not medical advice.
Is intermittent fasting safe for everyone?
No. Fasting is not suitable for everyone. Talk to a healthcare professional first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, have a history of eating disorders, take medication or have a medical condition.
Where can I get Pause?
Pause is free on the App Store for iPhone.
