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Delay: Study before you scroll

Delay: Study before you scroll

Focus, App Blocker, Time Limit

106 ratings
54 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
📊 Productivity
Free
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Released
January 17, 2026
Updated
November 1, 2026

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Developer

Focus Labs LLC (US)
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Transform passive screen time into active learning. This app requires users to answer practice questions on chosen topics before accessing distracting applications. It integrates learning into daily phone usage through repetition and progress tracking.

✓Answer practice questions to unlock apps
✓Customizable study topics
✓Integrated learning into daily routine
✓Progress tracking and analytics
✓Repetitive learning through earned screen time
✓Import personal study materials
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What's New in Delay

4.1.1

November 1, 2026

V4.1.1 of Delay comes with numerous quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes!

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Delay - Yearly

Yearly Delay subscription

$59.991 Year
3 Days trial
Price Updates
November 5, 2026→$59.99
September 11, 2026→$79.99
May 17, 2026→$34.99
May 9, 2026→$34.99
March 4, 2026→$34.99
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User reviews

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Savings hours everyday

The app saves me about 2-3 hours everyday. It’s helping me break my habit of just opening apps whenever I need a dopamine hit. And when I really need to get something done, there’s the loan feature. Plus I know I’ve balanced it with something productive like improving my language skills. The question generator feature is really cool
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Ssharanmehta01

Very effective and fun

Absolutely love this app. It really works in limiting my screen time in apps of my choice with fun games to cash out with! Let’s go YH
ZZA_221!

Customer service good

I had a problem with the app I send a message to their email, and they fixed the problem, it was a bad experience turned good.
Wwowdude'

Response from developer

Glad we could help! If anyone else is looking for support, email team@trydelay.app and we will respond asap.

Vibe coded app and stopped working after new updates

Used to work fine and was essential to my day to day, now since a new update it doesn’t block any apps at all. Besides it seems like a vibe coded app that doesn’t seem work the membership price, but I got it when the price was a lot lower. They have a loan system that you can easily bypass by pressing on the edges of blocks completely making the whole game system invalid. At first I was fine cause only paid 32 on something that worked extremely well but now hearing that they charge 72 on something that doesn’t work is upsetting. This is an app designed to save time in my life, an app that I’ve paid to do its job and it doesn’t even do that after a few “vibecoded” updates. If I could get my money back on the time I’ve lost I’d be a lot more grateful.
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DADin Din A.

Response from developer

We are so sorry to hear that. We recently rolled out a fix for the issue in v4.0.4. We would be happy to refund you and talk more about your issues, please email us at team@trydelay.app for assistance.

I really needed this

I’ve tried so many things. Opal, brick, random plugins, etc.

This combines the best of all worlds. Learning + screen time blocking
YYusijuicy
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FAQ

How does Delay work?

Delay requires you to answer practice questions on topics you want to learn before you can open distracting apps. Correct answers earn you access to your chosen applications.

Can I choose what I study with Delay?

Yes, you can choose exactly what you want to study. Delay allows you to import your own study materials and turn them into practice questions for various subjects.

Does Delay have ads?

This application does not contain advertisements.

What are the subscription options for Delay?

Delay offers weekly, monthly, family monthly, and yearly subscription plans. The yearly plan includes a 3-day free trial.

What devices is Delay available on?

Delay is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.

How often is Delay updated?

The latest version of Delay is 4.1.0, which was last updated on October 29, 2026. Updates are released regularly to improve functionality and add features.

What is the age rating for Delay?

Delay has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

How does Delay help with 'doomscrolling'?

Delay breaks the cycle of doomscrolling by requiring you to study before you can access distracting apps. Your apps automatically lock again after your earned screen time expires, encouraging a learn-unlock-scroll-repeat pattern.