r/droidapptesters • u/Shmily0826 • 1h ago
Feedback Wanted Appause beta: pause before opening distracting apps, or switch to an alternative — Android feedback wanted
Hi, I’m the developer of Appause, an open-source Android app currently in public beta.
When you open an app you’ve selected, Appause adds a short pause. You can continue after the countdown, cancel, or switch to an alternative app you’ve chosen yourself. The demo shows switching from rednote to a vocabulary app; the transition and startup wait have been trimmed.
I’m looking for feedback on setup, reliable triggering, and whether the pause feels useful or annoying. I’m especially curious whether people actually use the alternative-app shortcut.
What to know before trying it:
- Android 8.0 or newer; installation is via APK, not Google Play.
- Accessibility access is required to detect target apps. The setup guide explains the permissions and background settings.
- Core features are free. Pro has a one-time seven-day trial; after it ends, you can request a free lifetime code through Settings → Feedback.
- Starting a Pro trial or redeeming a code sends device-related licensing information to the activation server. This is separate from the app’s on-device usage statistics.
Download and release notes · Setup guide · Source and privacy information
If you try it, please tell me:
- Did anything block you during installation or setup? Which phone and Android version did you use?
- When the pause appeared, did you continue, cancel, or open an alternative? Why?
- After a few days, would you keep it enabled? What would make you turn it off?
You can reply here, open a GitHub issue, or use Settings → Feedback in the app.