An intentionally annoying app to break doomscrolling
Based on personal struggles, I built an app that shows annoying things on my phone when I doomscroll. This includes dancing cats, the screen time police, or rain. Social media is great as long as you don't overuse it -- I learn and connect with friends thanks to it. But it's too easy to get hooked. When you open addictive apps, SpeedBump gives you a few options: 2, 5, 15, 30 minutes. The more you want to use, the more you have to wait before opening. Once time's up, it starts to annoy you a lot. There's no way to extend the timer without breaking your streak; you'll have to take a 15 min…
An intentionally annoying app to break doomscrolling launched on April 7, 2025 with 14 votes, #1,902 of 7,818 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
SpeedBump is an app designed to reduce excessive use of social media and other addictive applications by introducing intentional friction. When users open targeted apps, they select a waiting period of 2, 5, 15, or 30 minutes before access is granted. Once the timer expires, the app displays annoying visual interruptions like dancing cats or rain to discourage continued scrolling. Users cannot extend the timer without breaking their streak and taking a mandatory 15-minute break. The app is built for people who want to maintain social media use for learning and connection while combating the habit of doomscrolling.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
The intentionally annoying app to stop doomscrolling. Easily set limits on social media apps and build healthy digital habits.
The app to finally stop doomscrolling When opening addictive apps, set a time limit If time's up, SpeedBump will annoy you Take a 15-minute break before next use Because gentle reminders don't work anymore. Neither do fixed timers or motivation quotes. Sometimes, you need something more… direct. Limiting in-app features like Shorts or Reels will be added soon. Websites, too. Build healthy habits Social media can be useful! Connect with friends without doomscrolling for hours. Be intentional The more you want to use, the more you wait before opening. This prevents compulsive behavior without getting in your way. Easy to use Don't overthink – trying it out takes 5 minutes. You will get years…from speedbumpapp.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
Based on personal struggles, I built an app that shows annoying things on my phone when I doomscroll. This includes dancing cats, the screen time police, or rain. Social media is great as long as you don't overuse it -- I learn and connect with friends thanks to it. But it's too easy to get hooked. When you open…
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