# Mado: Dopamine & Digital Detox — Focus, App Blocker & Pause

> Focus, App Blocker & Pause (iPhone/iPad app by Marcin Piechaczek.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mado-dopamine-and-digital-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: English
- Released: 2026-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mado-dopamine-and-digital-detox/id6758995651/reviews.md

## What is Mado?

Mado - A window to reclaim your time.

You open Instagram to check one thing. 40 minutes later, you're watching a guy pressure-wash a driveway. We've all been there.

Mado puts a shield on distracting apps. When you open one, you see two buttons:

   • "Close app" - go back to your life
   • "Enter · 15 min" - you get 15 minutes, then the shield comes back

That's it. No motivational quotes. No guilt trips. Just a speed bump between you and the algorithm.

HOW SESSIONS WORK

You pick a focus mode:

   • Shizuku 滴 (Droplet) - 3 sessions per app/day. Easy mode.
   • Nagare 流 (Flow) - 2 sessions per app/day. The sweet spot.
   • Izumi 泉 (Spring) - 1 session per app/day. For when you mean it.

Each session = 15 min. Every app has its own count. When you use them up, that app is locked until midnight. No exceptions, no "just 5 more minutes."

WHAT YOU GET

   • Stats: pauses declined, sessions used, time saved
   • Daily streak tracking
   • 7 achievements with Japanese kanji - from first pause (一) to mastery (道)
   • Home Screen widget with time saved and streak

PRIVATE

Everything stays on your device. Uses Apple's Screen Time API locally. No account, no servers.

WHY "MADO"?

Mado (窓) means "window" in Japanese. The design borrows from washi paper and sumi ink - calm, minimal, zero notifications screaming at you.

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS

Mado offers a subscription with 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 | $3.99 | per month |
| Mado Yearly | $19.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 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.

### 1.5 — 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.

### 1.4 — 2026-05-18

Small refinements under the surface

### 1.3 — 2026-04-06

- Introducing Focus Garden - watch your bonsai tree grow with every distraction you decline. Six stages from a tiny seedling to full bloom, reflecting your    
  mindfulness journey.
- Onboarding polish for a smoother first experience.

## More apps by Marcin Piechaczek

- [CaffeineMate: Caffeine Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caffeinemate-caffeine-tracker/id6757145861)
- [Florium: AI Plant Identifier](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florium-ai-plant-identifier/id6765923864)

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

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