iPause app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 944 ratings )
Lifestyle
Developer: mikehultquist
1.99 USD
Current version: 3.1, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 01 Apr 2009
App size: 13.63 Mb

iPause is a set of labyrinths used for meditation and prayer.

!!! An App Store "Staff Favorite" for the week of January 25th, 2010 !!!

Deep, cleansing breaths, the sound of a babbling brook gently slapping against rocks, and relaxing leisurely strolls through a labyrinth. What do these three things have in common? They all have a natural soothing and calming effect on the body, mind and soul. iPause for iPhone or iPod Touch puts these same therapeutic effects right in your pocket or purse.

Used for centuries for meditation and prayer, labyrinths lend an inner peace for those who seek deep self-reflection. There is nothing more peaceful than just sitting in thought, and letting your mind relax and expand. In today’s busy world of multi-tasking and multi-stressing, it seems as if that kind of relaxation is nothing more than a fond memory.

With iPause for your iPhone or iPod Touch, you can find tranquility wherever you happen to be. Just open the app, choose one of six soothing labyrinths and let your inner journey begin. Watch the translucent green glass marble make its way through the winding pathways, or push it along with your finger as soothing background music eases you deeper into your meditation. Adjust the speed of the marble and the music volume with the easy-to-use slider bars. As you concentrate on the marble, you are immersed in contemplative thought and your worries are washed away.

Whatever your reason for wandering the serene corridors of these labyrinths, youre sure to arrive at the center refreshed and focused. With iPause on your iPhone or iPod Touch, you always have the ability to sneak away for a few minutes and recharge your spiritual batteries.

Our thanks to "Labyrinthos.net" for these beautiful labyrinth designs.

Pros and cons of iPause app for iPhone and iPad

iPause app good for

This is a simple finger labyrinth. It works well and its a fun addition to my iPad.
Nice little app to use for stress relief. The song is beautiful. You have the option of playing your own music but I couldnt imagine it. I like how it fades out as you close the app so its not so jarring. I also like the motion feature.
Easy to try out different labyrinth configurations. I like the fact that the marble can complete a circuit on its own or with my help.
If you are familiar with the medatative experience of walking a labyrinth, this is similar. The app could use some features, and is sometimes unstable when switching options, but on the whole, it is well done, and none of the shortcomings take away from the overall experience.
I just got my iTouch and have been exploring apps. This gem is perfect for those quiet times for meditation or prayer. I like the variety of patterns as well. I highly recommend it!
Great functionality as a tool to enhance a focus the prayer life. Chartres would be proud!!!

Some bad moments

I had to come back and reread the comments to see that this is not a "game" but used for meditation and prayer. Good to know, however I was still disappointed to see only six mazes, all one-directional. I guess the point in relaxing and meditating is to take ones mind to a singular place--and this might do that. Dont buy this if you are looking for a maze game. And I suppose that for the purpose it is intended, six are enough.

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