Life & fun · November 27, 2024
App that asks ‘why?’ every time you unlock your phone
App that asks ‘why?’ every time you unlock your phone launched on November 27, 2024 with 817 votes, #12 of 4,990 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
This app interrupts phone unlocks with a "why?" prompt, encouraging users to reflect on their device usage habits. Designed for anyone looking to build mindfulness around screen time, it creates a moment of pause before accessing their phone. The app stands out by using a simple questioning mechanism as a behavioral intervention tool, making it useful for those seeking to reduce automatic phone checking and increase intentional device use.
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