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Products that do what Control Dopamine does
Earn screen time by doing real things. Not just blocking.
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Block distractions to eliminate wasteful browsing habits
2017
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2016 · usedopamine.com
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Lock your apps. Unlock them by doing something real.
28d ago · apps.apple.com
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I built Recode because I realized I was spending 8-10 hours a day on my phone pretty consistently. I tried other screen time apps but I found them too easy to bypass and end my blocks whenever I wanted to use an app. My solution was to build an app blocker app that makes users have to scan a physical QR/barcode to take a break from their app blocks. This helped me be able to get my screen time down to just a few hours everyday since I didn't want to physically get up and go across the house to get my barcode. Anyways, since it worked for me I felt like sharing it. App store link:…
Oct 2025 · apps.apple.com
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Turns screen time into something your kids actually earn
Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com
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Gradually reduce screen time without deleting your fav apps
4d ago · apps.apple.com
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Hi HN! I'm a former Facebook engineer who has struggled with smartphone / social media usage (ironic) for many years. The accountability of a personal trainer really worked for me to start a consistent fitness routine, so I've spent the past two years building out a low cost, lightweight coaching service (with real human coaches!) to help people with everyday habits -- screen time, fitness, sleep, diet, hobbies, personal hygiene. We recently launched a dedicated screen time coaching service for iPhone users, which integrates with the iOS Screen Time API to block problematic apps.…
2025 · zabit.com
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