Detox from phone addiction and doom scrolling
Here is a list with a variety of apps that are design to help you regain your focus and your time with different approach, prices or features
People are spending a staggering 8 hours a day glued to their smartphones, mostly lost in endless social media feeds. Our phones have taken over, pulling us deeper into the digital abyss and making our screen time soar.
Intenty is here to redefine your relationship with your phone. Each time you unlock your device, a quick, engaging chat appears, turning every interaction into a mindful decision.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Tired of losing hours to endless scrolling and Screen Time? Meet DigiPaws – the ultimate app to cure screen addiction!
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Do you often stay up late scrolling on your phones? Hit the snooze button until you're late? If you have trouble putting your phone down at bedtime, or if you suffer from insomnia and want to attain a healthy, regular sleep schedule. SleepTown is your best solution.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
One Sec is a unique screen time tool that delays access to apps and websites rather than blocking them entirely, promoting mindfulness by interrupting unconscious social media habits with a deep breath animation, and contributing mindful moments to the Health App via HealthKit.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Safari
- Firefox
The main goal of Ascent is to build healthy phone usage habits in the long term. Ascent pauses destructive apps giving the ability to avoid procrastination loop from the start. App prevents undesired scrolling through news feeds and short videos.
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KMO controls phone addiction and boosts productivity by curtailing screen time. It enables phone locking, app usage monitoring, and digital detoxing. Features include:
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
Block Reels and shorts. Stop doomscrolling and reclaim your time. Tired of endlessly scrolling through short videos and succumbing to the allure of reels and TikTok? Break free from the grip of mindless scrolling with Stop Scroll: Shorts Blocker that lets you quit your scrolling...
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
Do you waste hours of time screen on reels and shorts? Scroll Block helps you stop the endless scroll so you can stay productive without giving up your favorite apps. Install now and take control of your focus!
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
Touch Grass is an app that helps you limit screen time by blocking distracting apps until you physically touch grass.
“BuzzKill allows you to see the notifications you want to see when you want to see them and filter out those you don't.”.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
No empty promises - no lengthy explanations needed: "blockit" stands out as the ultimate app to truly disable your phone whenever you desire.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
A simple app that locks Android devices for a set time, with nice visuals. Currently it's in beta.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
When you're alone, do you often find reasons for not being able to concentrate? Do you always want to find a friend to study together at night?
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
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Forest is an app to help you stay focused on your work. Whenever you want to concentrate, you can plant a seed in Forest. In the next 30 minutes, this small seed will gradually grow into a big tree. However, if you cannot resist the temptation and leave this app to check...
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Google Chrome
- Firefox
Plantie is a time management app that allows you to grow and harvest your favorite fruits while stay focused on your work.
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
StayFree is a self control, productivity and phone addiction controller app that allow you to show how much time you spend on your smartphone and helps you focus by restricting the usage of apps. You can set usage limits for your apps and receive alerts when exceeding those...
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- iPhone
- Firefox
- Google Chrome
- Safari
This app will make you aware of when you keep using certain apps for too long. I call this a Mind Leak. When this happens, the app will show you yourself staring into the phone (or alternatively someone else staring) as a reminder that your mind leaked.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
UnlockMaster is an Android application that helps the user in using their phone more consciously by tracking user's screen unlocks, setting unlock limits, statistics etc.
License model
- Free Personal • Open Source
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Farhan is an open-source application that offers many ways to eliminate manipulative strategies used by other apps on your phone, so you can eliminate distractions and use your phone! Included features:
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- F-Droid
- Android
Removes manipulative smartphone features by applying grayscale, automatic Do Not Disturb, and user-driven controls with no enforced time limits or penalties.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Welcome to WallHabit, the app designed to help you avoid distractions and use technology more intentionally. Do you ever find yourself mindlessly scrolling through apps, losing track of time? WallHabit challenges you to think before unlocking distracting apps.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
Opal Focus is an app that manages screen time with features like app restrictions, real-time feedback, and rewards. It is used globally to enhance productivity and focus.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
