FAQs:
How does ScreenBuddy help me reduce screen time?
ScreenBuddy's secret weapon is intentional friction. The apps you choose to limit are locked by default, placing a barrier between you and them. When you want to access a limited app, you must complete a 25-second countdown with haptic feedback, giving you time to consider whether you really need to open that app. This eliminates mindless phone use and promotes intentional phone habits. You get 45 minutes of pause time each day to use however you want, and your timer runs until you return to ScreenBuddy, keeping every minute intentional. (Custom daily limits coming soon!)
How effective is ScreenBuddy at reducing screen time?
ScreenBuddy's developer created this app to address their own phone addiction, and the results speak for themselves. In just two weeks, the developer cut screen time by 41.4%, going from 6 hours 53 minutes to 4 hours 2 minutes daily. After nearly two months of using ScreenBuddy, their screen time was down 55.2% overall, settling at 3 hours 5 minutes per day. That's nearly 4 hours saved every single day! These results show that ScreenBuddy's intentional friction approach creates lasting change.
How does ScreenBuddy stop mindless phone use?
You know that moment when you pick up your phone and don't even remember why? ScreenBuddy catches you there. That's why your apps are locked by default. And the countdown gives you enough time to ask yourself: "Did I mean to do this?" That awareness is all it takes to put the phone back down. Over time, the unconscious habit fades because you keep interrupting it.
What makes ScreenBuddy different from other screen time apps?
Most screen time apps rely on strict blocking. We know from experience that doesn't work. We tried countless app blockers and they just didn't work. That's why we built ScreenBuddy. It uses intentional Friction instead: apps locked by default plus a 25-second countdown to break the automatic habit of opening apps without thinking. You can still access your apps when needed, but the process makes you intentional about it. The 45-minute daily pause budget gives you flexibility while keeping you accountable.
How does ScreenBuddy stop doom scrolling?
Intentional friction is your first line of defense. The 25-second countdown breaks the automatic reach for your phone that starts a doom scroll. But the real game changer is the 45-minute daily pause budget. Knowing you only have 45 minutes makes you scroll with intention. You stop losing hours because you're aware that time is ticking. Use your 45 minutes all at once or spread it throughout the day, but once it's gone, it's gone. The budget ensures you can't scroll endlessly, even if you wanted to. (Custom daily limts coming soon!)
How do I set up ScreenBuddy?
Setup is easy. Select the apps you want to limit your time on. That's it! You can always add apps to limit throughout your journey. But your list can only be edited from midnight to 6:30 AM. So if you want to remove apps, you gotta get up early!
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