# Elqi - The Dopamine App — Track & Regulate Dopamine

> Digital wellbeing app for screen time management and dopamine regulation. (iPhone/iPad app by Elqi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elqi-the-dopamine-app/id6476441509 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Elqi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734548800)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-01-25
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elqi-the-dopamine-app/id6476441509/reviews.md

## What is Elqi?

The #1 Dopamine Detox app to take control of your Screen Time.

End your Phone Addiction and Take Control of Your Digital Life with Elqi.

In today's dopamine infused world, our smartphones have become an inseparable part of our daily lives. While they offer immense convenience and access to information for our brain, excessive screen time can negatively impact our mental well-being, dopamine and productivity. Elqi is your personal digital dopamine detox companion, designed to help you refocus, break free from phone addiction and cultivate a balanced relationship with technology.

Pause when it matter the most

Elqi intervenes when you attempt to open social media apps, prompting you to engage in mindfulness & cognitive exercises. These exercises help you pause, reflect, and make intentional decisions about your digital habits, to help you balance your dopamine levels. Your screen time decreases because Elqi block apps. With Elqi's guidance, you'll learn to recognize the triggers that lead you to mindlessly scroll through social media, allowing you to cultivate a more mindful and intentional approach to your digital interactions and lower your screen time and better your dopamine levels. 

Grow by Harnessing the Power of Dopamine, Mindfulness and Cognitive Exercises

Elqi's carefully curated dopamine, mindfulness and cognitive exercises include deep breathing exercises which eases stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation, better dopamine and focus. All breathing techniques are unique and offer a tool for yourself to reconnect with yourself, refocus and make conscious decisions. 

BENEFITS

91% of Elqi members are less distracted by their phones

76% of members are more productive and feel mentally healthier with Elqi

84% of Elqi users would recommend Elqi

Track Your Progress and Celebrate Your Achievements

Elqi provides comprehensive tracking tools to monitor your digital habits and progress. Our dopamine tracker focuses on your dopamine levels based on phone usage. Additionally, you can gain insights into your daily screen time, social media usage, and mindful exercise engagement. Celebrate your achievements and visualize your journey towards a more balanced digital lifestyle. See how your dopamine levels change based on usage of certain apps.

Embark on Your Digital Detox Journey with Elqi

Elqi is your key to reclaiming control over your digital life and enhancing your overall well-being. It is your assistant in your dopamine detox journey. Download Elqi today and begin your journey towards a more mindful and intentional relationship with technology. Block Apps and reduce your Screen Time. 

Why Elqi 
Compared to our competitors opal, one sec and clearspace we are aiming to help you regulate your dopamine levels. 

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Dopamine detox companion
- Screen time control
- Mindfulness and cognitive exercises
- App blocking
- Progress tracking
- Dopamine level insights

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $22.99 | per year |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Lifetime Premium Access | $44.99 | one-time |
| Gift Lifetime Premium Access | $44.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elqi-the-dopamine-app/id6476441509/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good app but has issues

*2024-11-27*

The concept of this app is brilliant and I’ve found it really does help limit the doom scrolling. However, the last few updates have left me frustrated after doing the mindfulness exercise, the app I want to use is still blocked. I’m a paying customer and want this issue fixed asap or a refund!

### 3/5 — Good, when it works. Glitchy.

*2024-11-21*

My initial trial period of this app was great. Really helped but down on my screen time. Unfortunately, it has become super glitchy. It frequently lets me go through the reflection activity to access an app and then deducts the time from my allowance and then doesn’t allow me to access the app. But then it will randomly allow me to access apps for way longer than my budgeted time. Unfortunately, I had already paid for the subscription before the bugginess started. I cancelled my subscription. If they can get this fixed I’d consider subscribing again.

### 5/5 — God sent this app and we should thank him for it

*2024-11-09*

This app completely changed my phone behaviour. In comparison to what else is out there, this app simply goes a step further and makes sure my bad behaviour turns into good behaviour.

### 5/5 — Goodbye screen fatigue!

*2024-10-07, version 2.2*

I’ve explored a number of different solutions to my excessive screen time but this could be the one! 💚

### 5/5 — GBrunnen benutzen das alle

*2024-09-22, version 2.2*

Einfach hammer bin viel weniger am daddeln jetzt

### 5/5 — Really helpful!

*2024-08-22*

This app has helped me a lot in terms of putting my phone down and focusing on what’s in front of me, usually the most important things in life. I’ve been feeling a lot better as I feel like social media has made me more depressed than I’d like to admit. Can’t recommend this more!

### 5/5 — Literally a life-saver

*2024-08-15*

Before Elqi, I’d tried to reduce my Instagram usage for YEARS - to no avail. Elqi just makes you take a breath before using it. That’s it. Take a breath, and if you still want to use Instagram, you can. That breath is all I need to check in with myself and decide whether I really want to scroll a feed right now. Sometimes I do, and sometimes I don’t. A few months in, I almost never do.

GET THIS APP.

### 5/5 — Perfect app to improve focus

*2024-01-29, version 1.1*

The app has really helped me to get of social media and made me realize how much time I spent and waste on it. Just love it and try to better myself everyday, this app helps me improving

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-01-28, version 1.1*

Helped me so much regulating my phone usage. Can’t recommend it enough.

## Frequently asked questions about Elqi

### What is Elqi?

Elqi is a digital wellbeing app designed to help users manage their screen time and break free from phone addiction. It focuses on regulating dopamine levels through mindfulness and cognitive exercises.

### How does Elqi help reduce screen time?

Elqi intervenes when you try to open social media apps, prompting you with exercises to encourage reflection and intentional decisions. It also blocks apps to directly reduce your screen time.

### What kind of exercises does Elqi offer?

Elqi offers curated dopamine, mindfulness, and cognitive exercises, including deep breathing techniques designed to ease stress, promote relaxation, and improve focus.

### What are the benefits of using Elqi?

According to user data, 91% of Elqi members are less distracted, 76% are more productive and feel mentally healthier, and 84% would recommend the app.

### Can I track my progress with Elqi?

Yes, Elqi provides comprehensive tracking tools to monitor your digital habits, daily screen time, social media usage, and mindful exercise engagement. It also offers insights into how your dopamine levels change based on app usage.

### What are the subscription options for Elqi?

Elqi offers an 'All Access' subscription with monthly and yearly plans. The monthly plan costs $2.99 with a 14-day free trial, and the yearly plan is $22.99 with a 1-month free trial.

### Is Elqi available on multiple devices?

Based on the provided data, Elqi is currently supported on iPhones. Information regarding other device compatibility is not available.

### How often is Elqi updated?

Elqi was last updated on June 17, 2025, with version 3.1.6. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.6 — 2025-06-17

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.1.5 — 2025-06-04

Fixes a bug when adding new apps to block & usability improvements.

### 3.1.4 — 2025-01-05

Some bug fixes and performance improvements. 

Elqi reduces your screen time:
- track your dopamine levels
- stop scrolling with breathing, puzzle & video interventions
- monitor your usage over time & regain control
- refer friends and gift lifetime subscriptions

### 3.1.3 — 2024-11-29

Some bug fixes and performance improvements. 

Elqi reduces your screen time:
- track your dopamine levels
- stop scrolling with breathing, puzzle & video interventions
- monitor your usage over time & regain control
- refer friends and gift lifetime subscriptions

### 3.1.2 — 2024-11-13

Some bug fixes and performance improvements. 

Elqi reduces your screen time:
- track your dopamine levels
- stop scrolling with breathing, puzzle & video interventions
- monitor your usage over time & regain control
- refer friends and gift lifetime subscriptions

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