PRICING · PLAIN ANSWERS
Is Pause free?
Pause is free to download, and your first completed break is free without creating an account. After that one break, continued access to the movement and breathing library and reminder setup requires a Pause Plus subscription: US $4.99 a month or $12.99 every three months. There is no free trial that quietly turns into a charge, and nothing is billed until you choose a plan in the app.
By Pause · KCO Partners LLC · Published September 16, 2026
Part of Workplace stretching, the Pause workplace stretching series.
What the free break includes
The free break is a real, complete break: a guided routine with the written steps, the five-second get-ready countdown and the timer, with no account and no card. It is meant to show you exactly what Pause is like before you decide anything.
What Pause Plus includes
Pause Plus keeps the full library open: the three curated routines (Desk reset, Stay seated and Stretch + walk), all eleven individual movements, both breathing practices, and the optional workday reminders. Routines are bundled with the app, so they keep working offline once your subscription is active.
Why we say the price before you download
One of the most common complaints in stretching app reviews is “it says free but you can’t do anything without paying.” We would rather you know the price here, on this page, than find it out after a download. The App Store shows the same pricing before any purchase, and Apple manages the subscription.
Common questions
Does the free break start a subscription?
No. The free break does not start a trial or a subscription. A Pause Plus subscription begins only when you choose a plan and confirm the purchase with Apple.
Do I need an account for the free break?
No. An account is needed only when you subscribe, so that your subscription can be restored on another iPhone. You can sign in with Apple, Google or email.
Is there a free trial?
No. Pause uses one free completed break instead of a timed trial, so there is no trial end date to remember and nothing to cancel.
Product details describe Pause’s current iPhone build. These pages are general wellness information, not medical advice, and Pause’s routines have not been clinically validated.