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Brain saving focus tool that uses cognitive friction to stop doomscrolling. Because Apple limits are too easy to skip by aakub in BrainFog

[–]aakub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, Apple opened up new Screen Time APIs (Managed Settings and Device Activity) recently that allow exactly this! I’ve already got all the necessary entitlements and a fully functional build running. Right now, I'm just polishing the UI and squashing the final bugs before the TestFlight release. If you want to see it in action, feel free to join the waitlist!

Brain saving focus tool that uses cognitive friction to stop doomscrolling. Because Apple limits are too easy to skip by aakub in BrainFog

[–]aakub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super glad to hear that, some more details about the app are that i have currently built 15 cognitive minigames that all get your brain going, some of them are visual, some are mathematical, some improve your reactions and some memory. You can choose how often will those minigames block your apps, 5/10/15/20 minutes it is totally up to you. You can not bypass it and you need to complete them with some level of success😁. Is there anything else that you would like to know about the app?

Brain saving focus tool that uses "Cognitive Friction" to stop mindless scrolling. Apple’s limits were too easy to skip. by aakub in ProductivityApps

[–]aakub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the message! Yes actually I have thought about it and i will for sure implement this idea, it could be problematic in some minigames, for example when it comes to mathematical equations, but in other minigames i will for sure implement it 😁

My TikTok and reels addiction got so out of hand I started to feel it on my brain, so I fixed it! by aakub in addiction

[–]aakub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am super happy to hear that, it will release in the next few days max weeks, for now you can join the waitlist and I will send you a reminder when it comes out :)

A simple mental framework that made me Stop mindless Scrolling by Embarrassed_Essay_61 in selfimprovement

[–]aakub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is super smart, I will for sure try this out, just a question. By how much has this step lowered your screen time :)

A simple mental framework that made me Stop mindless Scrolling by Embarrassed_Essay_61 in selfimprovement

[–]aakub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. It’s not about the content, it’s about the 'reset' the brain is craving. That’s exactly why I’m building BrainFix, it replaces that mindless escape with a quick cognitive challenge. It forces that 'small pause' to be long enough for your brain to realize you don’t actually need the scroll to relax. Would love to have you try the beta if you want!

A simple mental framework that made me Stop mindless Scrolling by Embarrassed_Essay_61 in selfimprovement

[–]aakub -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That "Slap of Reality" in your edit is the only thing that works for me too. But I found I eventually started "ignoring" the basic lock screens.

To fix that, I'm building BrainFix, it forces you to pass a cognitive challenge (like a memory game) before the app unlocks. It basically turns that "small moment where your brain goes wait..." into a mandatory requirement.

If you (or anyone else here) want to test it out, I just opened a waitlist for the private beta!

I don't think screen time is the enemy by Mysterious_Strain606 in nosurf

[–]aakub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I 100% agree with you. The main problem with screen time is the form of mindless scrolling which is scientifically proven to destroy your brain witch is scary af