Let me Focus - Self Control
A bit more of a hardcore approach to curing mobile addiction
Let me Focus - Self Control launched on February 14, 2017 with 2 votes. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
What it does
Do you sometimes just want to chill out and read a good book in the evening? Then, 5 minutes later you find yourself sucked into Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Candy Crush... you name it. This app offers a "hardcore" approach to getting rid of your addiction...
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