# Mado: Digital Dopamine Detox — Doomscroll Less, Touch Grass

> Doomscroll Less, Touch Grass (iPhone/iPad app by Marcin Piechaczek.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mado-digital-dopamine-detox/id6758995651 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marcin Piechaczek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864858538)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is Mado?

You open an app to check one thing. Forty minutes later you are still scrolling. Not because you are weak, but because the feed is engineered to hold you.

Mado puts a window between you and the feed.

THE PAUSE
Pick the apps, categories or websites that pull at you. When you open one, Mado shows a calm shield with two choices:
- Close app, and get back to your day
- Enter for 15 minutes, then the shield returns

No lectures, no guilt. Just one honest moment to choose.

THREE FOCUS MODES
- Shizuku 滴 (Droplet): 3 sessions per app per day
- Nagare 流 (Flow): 2 sessions per app per day
- Izumi 泉 (Spring): 1 session per app per day

Every app keeps its own count. When the sessions run out, the window closes until midnight. Changes that loosen your limits wait until midnight too, so a weak moment cannot undo a strong decision.

ON YOUR SCHEDULE
Keep the shield on all day, or only when it matters: work hours, a wind-down before bed, or your own windows, overnight included.

DEEP FOCUS
Need an hour with no exits? Start a Deep focus session from 15 minutes to 4 hours and lock it until it ends.

SEE WHAT YOU WIN BACK
- Time reclaimed today, this week, this month
- The apps that call loudest, and the hours they call
- Streaks, consistency and a weekly path
- A bonsai Focus garden that grows with every pause you keep
- 7 achievements marked in kanji, from your first pause (一) to the path (道)
- Small and medium Home Screen widgets

CALM BY DESIGN
Mado (窓) means "window" in Japanese. Washi paper, sumi ink, light and dark themes, and 18 app icons to choose from. Notifications are off unless you turn them on.

PRIVATE
No account needed. Mado uses Apple's Screen Time framework, and your list of blocked apps stays on your iPhone.

SUBSCRIPTION
Mado requires a subscription. New subscribers may be eligible for a free trial.

Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings.

Terms of Use: https://usemado.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://usemado.app/privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mado Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Mado Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Mado Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Is Mado safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Mado.

## Is Mado legit?

Mado: Digital Dopamine Detox appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Mado is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.1 — 2026-10-19

This update refreshes how Mado looks on the App Store and adds store pages in 14 more languages. The app works exactly as before.

### 1.8 — 2026-07-06

We repainted Mado's first journey as one continuous world. It starts in a doomscroll at 1:47 AM and ends at dawn, on your side of the window.

• A completely new welcome journey, painted in sumi-e ink
• Your real screen time, revealed beat by beat: last week, your apps, the cost of a year
• Seal your plan with a press-and-hold hanko stamp
• Redesigned plans screen with a clear timeline and real trial dates
• Smoother animations, sharper error messages, and small fixes throughout

If Mado is helping you take your time back, a rating helps the next person find it.

### 1.7 — 2026-06-27

• New Lifetime plan - pay once, keep Mado forever.
• New Weekly plan for a lighter commitment.
• Clearer, refreshed plan selection screen.
• Gentler post-trial welcome and assorted polish.

### 1.6 — 2026-06-21

Focus Mode & Scheduling - take control of your time.

• Focus Mode - start a deep-work session on demand. Pick a duration, and optionally turn on Hard Lock so nothing can interrupt you until the timer runs out.
• Scheduling - set recurring focus windows by day and time. Block distractions automatically every weekday morning, every evening, or on your own schedule - overnight windows included.

### 1.5 — 2026-06-03

Mado now adapts to you, day or night.
• Dark mode. A new sumi-e ink theme for low light, with a System / Light / Dark switch in Settings so Mado follows your preference.
• A calmer look. We've redesigned cards across the app with a softer ink-wash style that feels quieter and more focused.
• Reimagined Insights. Your stats are clearer than ever, with cleaner sections and easier-to-read trends so you can see your progress at a glance.
• 18 app icons. Choose from new kanji, landscape, and ink-painting icons to make Mado your own.
• A gentler welcome. A new branded launch screen eases you into each session.

Plus small fixes and refinements throughout.

Thank you for taking a moment to pause with us.

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## More apps by Marcin Piechaczek

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All apps by Marcin Piechaczek: https://appshunter.io/developer/1864858538

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