# iNTRPT: Approach Anxiety App — Stop Scrolling. Start Talking.

> App blocker for men to practice real-world social interaction and reduce scrolling. (iPhone/iPad app by Bieluolisa Echezona Eze.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intrpt-approach-anxiety-app/id6766691480 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bieluolisa Echezona Eze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896315937)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intrpt-approach-anxiety-app/id6766691480/reviews.md

## What is iNTRPT?

Your apps won't open until you talk to someone in real life.

iNTRPT is a pattern interrupt for men who scroll instead of socializing. You pick the apps that pull you in: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, whatever owns your time. You lock them. They stay shielded until you log proof that you went outside and engaged with another human being.

No theory. No courses. No motivational quotes. just real reps.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Pick your apps to block
2. Start a lock-in session
3. apps stay shielded until you log a real-world social proof
4. log the proof, earn back time
5. Repeat daily, build the streak, rebuild the muscle

FOUR PROOF TIERS

Every approach you log earns unlock time and points. Choose the level that matches what you actually did:

WAVE LOG (5 points, unlocks 30 minutes)
acknowledged a stranger. eye contact, nod, brief hello.

REJECTION LOG (10 points, unlocks 1 hour)
You went for it and got rejected. the most valuable rep. effort over outcome.

AUDIO LOG (20 points, unlocks 3 hours)
Record your own voice reflecting on the approach. stays on your device. never uploaded. for your reflection only.

PHOTO PROOF (25 points, unlocks all apps)
Take a selfie at the location of your approach. proves you showed up. unlocks everything for the rest of the day.

GIO: YOUR POCKET COACH

Describe a situation, and get five personalized opener cards. Swipe right to save the ones that fit. Practice them out loud and get feedback on your delivery. Your saved openers live on your home screen, ready when you need them.

powered by anthropic's Claude. responses tailored to your situation. audio stays on your device.

DAILY CHALLENGES

Every morning, a new challenge calibrated to your barriers and commitment level. start small. Compliment a stranger's outfit. Ask someone for the time. build the reflex.

STREAK TRACKING

One approach per day keeps the streak alive. Miss a day, and it resets to zero. day 7, day 30, day 90 — milestone notifications mark the pattern dying. Day 90 is the day you stop being someone who used to have approach anxiety.

NOTIFICATIONS THAT EARN THEIR PLACE

Morning challenge at 7:30 am.
evening reflection at 8 pm.
Streak warning at 9 pm if you haven't logged.
milestone celebrations at days 7, 30, and 90.

That's it. No engagement bait. No notification spam.

PRIVACY FIRST

Your audio recordings never leave your device. deleted within seconds of recording stop.
Your photos never get written to disk. processed in memory, then released.
No analytics tracking. no third-party SDKs. No telemetry harvesting.
Gio sees your typed situation text. That's it. No audio. No photos. no location.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Men who scroll too much and approach too little. engineers, professionals, late bloomers, chronic overthinkers. Anyone tired of being good at everything except talking to people?

FOUNDING MEMBER PRICING

First 225 users get permanent founder pricing across three tiers. limited spots. Once they're gone, standard pricing locks in for everyone.

DOWNLOAD iNTRPT. LOCK YOUR APPS. GO OUTSIDE.

helping men talk to people again.

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

Privacy Policy: https://intrptapp.com/privacy

## Key features

- App locking based on social interaction
- Tiered proof logging (wave, rejection, audio, photo)
- AI-powered pocket coach for openers
- Daily challenges for social practice
- Streak tracking for habit building
- Privacy-focused design with no data harvesting

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Founding Member - Seed | $29.00 | per year |
| Founding Member - Sprout | $49.00 | per year |
| Founding Member - Rooted | $99.00 | per year |
| iNTRPT Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| iNTRPT Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| iNTRPT Annual - Special | $29.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intrpt-approach-anxiety-app/id6766691480/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Pure Genius and Just What I Need

*2026-06-27*

Whoever came up w this app idea is brilliant. I love it! Gives me an extra push I need to put my phone down and go say hi to a real person.

## Frequently asked questions about iNTRPT

### How does iNTRPT help with approach anxiety?

iNTRPT acts as a pattern interrupt by locking your most distracting apps until you log proof of real-world social interaction. This encourages you to practice engaging with others, gradually rebuilding your social confidence.

### What are the different proof tiers in iNTRPT?

iNTRPT offers four proof tiers: Wave Log (acknowledging a stranger), Rejection Log (attempting an approach and being rejected), Audio Log (recording your reflection), and Photo Proof (a selfie at the location of your approach).

### How does the AI pocket coach, Gio, work in iNTRPT?

Gio, powered by Anthropic's Claude, provides personalized opener cards based on situations you describe. You can save and practice these openers, receiving feedback on your delivery. Your audio recordings for practice stay on your device.

### Does iNTRPT have ads?

No, iNTRPT does not contain advertisements. The app prioritizes a distraction-free experience for users focused on self-improvement.

### What is the pricing for iNTRPT?

The app is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available for subscription plans like iNTRPT Monthly ($9.99/P1M) and iNTRPT Annual ($59.99/P1Y), which includes a 3-day free trial. Founding Member pricing is also available for a limited number of users.

### How does iNTRPT ensure user privacy?

iNTRPT is built with privacy first. Audio recordings are deleted within seconds of stopping, photos are processed in memory and not written to disk, and there is no analytics tracking or third-party SDKs. Gio only sees typed situation text.

### What devices does iNTRPT support?

Based on the provided data, iNTRPT currently supports iPhone devices.

### How often is iNTRPT updated?

The app was last updated on July 4, 2026, with version 1.0.3, indicating active development and regular updates.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-02

- Notifications now take you straight to where you need to go
- A gentle reminder to start your first session
- Small fixes and improvements

### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-27

- You can now set your first focus session right in setup, so you're ready to lock in from day one
- A few small fixes and improvements under the hood

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-04

- Custom iNTRPT block screen when you open a distracting app mid-session
- Profile photos
- Bug fixes: audio confirmation now plays reliably, removed an incorrect Screen Time warning on launch

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-04

- Custom iNTRPT block screen when you open a distracting app mid-session
- Profile photos
- Bug fixes: audio confirmation now plays reliably, removed an incorrect Screen Time warning on launch

### 1.0.2 — 2026-06-27

- Added a share button to celebrate your wins
- Improved subscription handling for a smoother experience
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

## Related topics

[hidden anxiety test](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hidden-anxiety-test)

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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 2026-08-05.*
