Delay: Study before you scroll

Delay: Study before you scroll

Focus, App Blocker, Time Limit

105 ratings
52 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
January 17, 2026
Updated
October 13, 2026

Features

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About

This app helps users break phone addiction by interrupting mindless scrolling with challenges. It aims to stop the cycle of addictive app usage through strategic interventions.

✓Challenge-based interventions
✓Dopamine delay
✓Stops mindless app opening
✓Breaks scrolling cycle
✓Fun and engaging
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What's New in Delay

4.0.6

October 13, 2026

Improved question generator!

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Delay - Monthly

Monthly Delay subscription

$9.991 Month
Price Updates
October 7, 2026→$9.99
June 13, 2026→$6.99
May 17, 2026→$3.99
March 4, 2026→$3.99
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User reviews

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.

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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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

Best screen time app

This app is a 10/10 in every way but I also expect improvements because I pay for this instead of a free app but if you add a to do list with the screen time that would be amazing also it would be nice to add your actual screen time into the app and the time saved goes from all time to daily and weekly also a normal schedule could be good thanks
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Great app

Honestly, well executed. Just used the learn Arabic feature, and considering that’s something I do in my personal time, I don’t even have the urge to reopen the apps that distract me.

Response from developer

Thank you for the kind words and the review! If you ever have any questions or feedback, you can always reach us by emailing team@trydelay.app :)

FAQ

What does Second Thought do?

Second Thought is designed to help users break the cycle of addictive scrolling and phone usage. It employs challenge-based interventions to interrupt mindless app opening and delay dopamine hits associated with constant engagement.

How does Second Thought help with phone addiction?

The app uses a challenge-based philosophy to actively stop mindless app-opening. By introducing delays and interventions, it aims to break the habit of addictive scrolling and reduce overall screen time.

Is Second Thought free to use?

Yes, the app is free to start using. While the description mentions it's free to start, it also indicates in-app purchases are available, suggesting a freemium model.

What kind of challenges does the app offer?

The description highlights a 'challenge-based philosophy' and 'constant intervention' to stop mindless app opening. Specific details on the types of challenges are not provided, but they are designed to be engaging and effective in breaking scrolling habits.