# Just a Pause

> Just a Pause is a macOS menu bar app, currently in development, that reminds you to step away from the screen and knows when not to interrupt. It is a one-time $9.99 purchase with no subscription. The website hosts an interactive browser demo of the break experience.

Last updated: 2026-08-30

## Status

Just a Pause has not been released. The website presents the product concept and an
interactive browser demo of the break experience. There is no Mac download, no
checkout, and no release date. Feature descriptions are proposals, and the
screenshots on the site are website mockups rather than captures of a shipped
app. The official website is https://justapause.com.

## What it does

- Adjustable break intervals and durations
- Meeting-aware pauses that hold reminders back
- A gentle heads-up before each break
- Calm, customizable full-screen backgrounds
- Snooze and skip controls
- A native Mac menu bar experience

## Platform and price

- Platform: macOS 14 or later
- Price: $9.99 USD, a one-time purchase with no subscription
- Availability: announced at launch; not currently for sale

## Pages

- [Home](https://justapause.com): the product concept, the interactive break demo,
  schedule controls, pricing, and the frequently asked questions below.
- [Contact](https://justapause.com/contact): a form that emails the maker, plus the
  direct address adrianviziteu@gmail.com.
- [llms.txt](https://justapause.com/llms.txt): this file.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Just a Pause?

Just a Pause is a Mac break-reminder app in development. The idea is simple: thoughtful reminders that make it easier to step away from your screen, stretch, and reset throughout the day.

### Can I download the app yet?

Not just yet. This is an early website and interactive product concept. The Mac download will appear here when the app is ready. You can try the short browser demo today.

### Can I choose when to take a break?

The proposed experience includes adjustable break intervals and durations, plus snooze and skip controls. Try the schedule controls on this page to explore the idea. Final app behavior may change during development.

### Will it interrupt my meetings?

Meeting-aware pauses and a gentle heads-up are part of the planned experience. These are product concepts at this stage, not claims about a released build.

### Is there a subscription?

No. Just a Pause is a one-time purchase of $9.99 USD — you pay once and the app is yours. This page does not take payments yet, and the browser demo is free to explore.

### What happens to my data in this demo?

The demo runs in your browser. It does not request camera, microphone, or screen-recording access, and it does not save your settings or collect an email address. Hosting infrastructure may process standard request information.

### Does Just a Pause work on Windows, iPhone, or iPad?

No. Just a Pause is being built as a native Mac menu bar app for macOS 14 or later. The interactive demo on this website runs in a browser so you can try the break experience without installing anything.

### Is Just a Pause free?

The browser demo is free to explore. The Mac app is planned as a one-time $9.99 USD purchase with no subscription. There is no checkout on this website yet, and nothing is for sale until Just a Pause ships.

### Is this website the Mac app?

No. This is the Just a Pause website and an interactive product concept. The desktop mockup and scenic images are website mockups, not captures of a released app. The Mac download will appear here when Just a Pause is ready.

## Contacting the maker

### What can I get in touch about?

Questions about Just a Pause, ideas for a feature, something that did not feel right in the demo, or just a quick hello. All are welcome.

### Can I download Just a Pause yet?

Just a Pause is still in development. You can try the interactive browser demo on the homepage. Download and release details will be shared there when they are ready.

### What should I include in a bug report?

Tell me what you expected, what happened, and the steps that led to it. Your browser and macOS version can help too. Please leave out passwords, payment details, and other sensitive information.

### What happens to my message?

Your name, email address, and message are sent through Resend and emailed to Adrian so he can reply. Sending a message does not subscribe you to a mailing list.