About the game
Good app but
It works - clever idea, well executed
This app seems to work really well for Apple because it doesn’t actually block your apps or try integrate with Screentime/ downtime, it puts an annoying ad on the front of your screen (yes you do need to keep the app open before locking your phone) and then if you do try use your phone and switch apps it bugs you with notifications - a very effective deterrent.
The bug mentioned in a previous review about not allowing incoming phone calls has been fixed - if someone calls me, even on Teams, it gets through, even if the app is in ‘active’ mode.
I’m on the free version still because I’m not sure how well my will power will withstand having an emergency button available but can definitely see the appeal, and it’s a one-off payment instead of a subscription which is great.
Well done to the developer.
Response from developer
Hey Shnippers! I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying the app! The goal of the app was to make it as simple as possible for people to get off their phone and stay focused, I'm really happy to hear that's been a success for you. So with premium there is the emergency off button, but there is also a setting to limit the amount of emergency offs (breaks) you can do in a session. You can set this to 0 and it won't allow you to take any breaks during a session, the setting also can't be changed mid session meaning you can't cheat it. Feel free to email me if you have any ideas on a better way to implement the emergency off limit, or if you have any other suggestions. The email is GetOffYourPhoneApp@gmail.com Thanks, -Daniel
Works great
Lacks functionality
Response from developer
Hello AhsunSK, the emergency off button is designed for just a temporary break in case of an actual emergency. I designed it so that once you turn on the timer you have to commit to being off your phone for the entirety of it. I didn't want people to be able to give in to the temptation of using their phones by just cancelling the session completely. If you have an idea of how I could implement this feature better I'd love to hear from you at GetOffYourPhoneApp@gmail.com -Daniel
Good but one strange thing
Restrictions are not strong enough
If would be better if the notification could not be turned off, and act like an alarm bell when the user exists the app. Furthermore, the scheduled sessions should start automatically without the need to confirm. To be honest, people using this app are not paying just for an alarm bell, asking them to put down my phone at specific time...... This app really can be more helpful so it’s a pity to find out that this is all it has got.
It won’t shut up
Allow stopping a running timer
I really like the idea. Downloaded the app immediately. I know your objective is to help me stay off my phone. However, your objective must also be to keep your app installed on my phone. If I can’t stop a running timer without uninstalling the app, how does that help you?
