# Baseline: Dopamine Detox App — Dopamine Detox & App Blocker

> Daily focus system to restructure stimulation timing and improve concentration. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Jones.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseline-dopamine-detox-app/id6758482610 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797195834)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseline-dopamine-detox-app/id6758482610/reviews.md

## What is Baseline?

Baseline helps restore your focus by restructuring when you get stimulation, not just how much you get.
It’s not that you lack discipline, it’s that your brain is used to dopamine spikes at the wrong times.

If you’ve ever...
•	sat down to work and immediately reached for your phone
•	felt like you “just couldn’t start”
•	wondered if you might have ADHD (1 in 4 now suspect they do)
...then Baseline was built for you.
 
WHAT’S DIFFERENT?
Most apps focus on how much screen time you get.
But the real problem is WHEN you get it.
When you get high-stimulation input early in the day, your brain becomes less responsive to lower-stimulation tasks afterward, making it harder to focus, start work, or stay on task.
And over time, this pattern reinforces itself.
 
BASELINE
Baseline is a daily focus system designed to fix that.
Instead of just blocking apps, it structures your day so your brain works with you, not against you.
It focuses on timing, not just restrictions.
 
HOW IT WORKS
Your day is divided into simple phases:
•	Morning: Avoid early dopamine spikes
•	Focus: Block distractions for deep work
•	Reward: Guilt-free access to apps
•	Wind Down: Reduce stimulation before bed
•	Sleep: Protect recovery

This science-backed approach is based on how your brain adapts to repeated stimulation patterns.
Baseline helps you reset that pattern so focus becomes easier and more natural again.

BENEFITS
What you’ll notice:
•	It’s easier to start things
•	You stop reaching for your phone automatically
•	Work feels less like a battle
•	You can focus longer without forcing it
•	Low-stimulation activities feel enjoyable again

This is a system for getting your focus back, not just another screen time app.

Baseline requires a subscription to unlock full access.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Restructures daily stimulation timing
- Manages dopamine spikes
- Divides day into focus phases
- Blocks distractions for deep work
- Reduces pre-sleep stimulation
- Improves focus duration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Baseline Lifetime Access | $139.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access (Founding Member) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseline-dopamine-detox-app/id6758482610/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Subtle but effective

*2026-04-26*

It’s less intrusive than I expected but works very well for me. I tried Apple’s screen time and other app blockers but they really did not work for me. I think this focuses on the right thing with the timing element.

### 5/5 — Good App Blocker

*2026-04-19*

A simple yet effective app blocker. Backed by research.  Easily manage screen time with this one. Wish you can add more minutes to unlock like 30 minutes or more especially for apps that are important but you still want to limit screen time. Also perhaps, turn on family sharing especially with the pricing of the app.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the review! The app has a number of updates, including family sharing and some additional options for time-based blocking.

### 5/5 — Perfect for Busy Parents and Kids!

*2026-04-15*

As a mom of two working in a fast-paced professional environment, my phone is often my biggest source of distraction. I’ve tried standard screen time limits before, but they never seemed to stick. Baseline is different because it actually structures my entire day.
Since I started using the "Focus Blocks," I’ve noticed a significant jump in my productivity. It feels great to actually "earn" my downtime rather than just mindlessly scrolling. It has helped me stay present with my kids and much more dialed-in during my deep-work hours.
I’m actually planning on setting this up for my son next. The way it protects morning routines and winds down properly before sleep is exactly the kind of healthy digital habit I want him to develop. If you’re looking for more than just a "blocker" and want a full lifestyle reset, I highly recommend this app!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review, very glad to hear it's working for you! A few features were added recently to help install and manage Baseline on a child's device as well, including iPad support and a PIN/security feature.

### 5/5 — App helped me reclaim my time

*2026-04-10*

Thank you so much. Such a brilliant idea, implemented in such a beautiful way. I can’t thank you enough. Gorgeous and intuitive UI that operates under screen time to help reduce screen time for the apps that take time. No data collected - no notes. Thank you thank you thank you!

**Developer response:** Thanks for such a kind review! Please feel free to share any ongoing feedback to help continue making improvements!

### 5/5 — Interesting take on the screen time concept

*2026-04-10*

What is unique about this app is that instead of giving one a screen time limit for the whole day which one might greedily use up before noon (leaving you with depleted dopamine energy levels and cravings for the rest of the day), it flips the script and forces you to save up (so to speak) on your Screen Time and use it at the end of the day to genuinely reward yourself for a hard day’s work. No guilt! The developer has put quite some work into explaining the science during onboarding so that you embrace the concept.. I would recommend this app.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for this review! Very glad you're finding it useful!

### 5/5 — So far, so good

*2026-04-08*

I was pretty skeptical but this app works great for me! I’ve tried time-limits, greyscale, productivity apps, adhd apps, even custom shortcuts to keep me from doomscrolling but nothing really stuck. I like how simple it is.

## Frequently asked questions about Baseline

### What is Baseline?

Baseline is a daily focus system designed to help you regain concentration by restructuring when you receive stimulation, not just how much. It aims to reset your brain's response patterns to make focus easier and more natural.

### How does Baseline work?

Baseline divides your day into phases: Morning (avoid early spikes), Focus (block distractions), Reward (guilt-free app access), Wind Down (reduce stimulation), and Sleep (protect recovery). This science-backed approach targets timing to improve focus.

### What are the benefits of using Baseline?

Users report it's easier to start tasks, they stop reaching for their phone automatically, work feels less like a battle, and they can focus longer without forcing it. Low-stimulation activities also become more enjoyable.

### Does Baseline have ads?

No, Baseline does not contain advertisements. It is a subscription-based application focused on providing a distraction-free experience.

### What are the subscription options for Baseline?

Baseline offers a Weekly Subscription for $0.99/P7D, a Monthly Subscription for $2.99/P1M, and an Annual Subscription for $19.99/P1Y. All plans include a 7-day free trial.

### What devices is Baseline available on?

Currently, Baseline is supported on iPhone devices. The app is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Baseline updated?

The latest version of Baseline is 1.1.0, which was last updated on May 19, 2026. Updates aim to improve the app's functionality and user experience.

### What is the user sentiment for Baseline?

Based on the available data, Baseline has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 8 ratings, indicating highly positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-06-22

This version of Baseline: Dopamine Detox App includes bug fixes, including an issue related to changing time zones, and performance improvements.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-19

This version of Baseline includes:
- UI and UX improvements
- The ability to add a second focus block
- Updated onboarding details

### 1.0.8 — 2026-05-08

Added iPad support

### 1.0.1 — 2026-03-19

This version of Baseline includes several UX improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-03-10

No release notes.

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All apps by Andrew Jones: https://appshunter.io/developer/1797195834

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-28.*
