Reduce doomscrolling
and regain your focus
with smart reminders.
PAUSE NOW
REFOCUS
Reduce doomscrolling
and regain your focus
with smart reminders.
PauseNow is an anti-doomscrolling mobile app built for students and young adults. It helps users reduce excessive social media usage by detecting long scrolling sessions and sending timely reminders to pause and refocus.
Our goal is to support healthier digital habits, improve productivity, and help users become more mindful about how they spend their time online.
KEY FEATURES
Real-Time Awareness
Unlike strict blocking apps, PauseNow focuses on gentle guidance to help you become aware of your habits.
Improved Productivity
Students report better focus, improved academic performance, and less guilt about wasted time.
Healthier Habits
Build sustainable digital habits that reduce screen time and improve mental well-being over time.
Student-Focused
Designed specifically for college students and young adults who struggle with excessive social media use.
As students, we personally experience doomscrolling in our daily lives. We often start using social media for a short break but end up spending much more time than intended. Since we understand the problem from our own experience, we are motivated to help others overcome it.
MOHAMED SHADHIL
Founder
CSE (Cybersecurity)
Leadership • Speaking
A passionate leader who experienced the impact of doomscrolling firsthand. Shadhil drives the vision of PauseNow, turning a personal struggle into a solution that helps students reclaim their focus and productivity.
SYED FARIS
Product Manager
CSE (Cybersecurity)
Planning • Testing
With a sharp eye for detail and structured planning, Faris manages the product roadmap and ensures every feature is tested and refined. He bridges the gap between user needs and technical execution.
NADEEM AHMED
Marketing Manager
CSE (Cybersecurity)
Branding • Outreach
Nadeem drives PauseNow's mission to reach every campus. His skills in branding and outreach help spread the word through college communities, student ambassadors, and digital channels.
University
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Get PauseNow from the Play Store and set up your profile.
Set your focus goals and customize reminder preferences.
The app runs in background, detecting long scrolling sessions.
Review your insights and build healthier digital habits.
