one sec | screen time + focus

one sec | screen time + focus

App & Website Limit, Blocker

23K ratings
1599 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 29, 2020
  • August 30, 2026

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This app introduces intentional friction to distracting apps and websites, helping users reduce screen time and improve focus. It delays access rather than blocking, promoting long-term behavioral change. Integrates with other apps for enhanced productivity.

Adds friction to distracting apps
Delays app access instead of blocking
Reduces app usage significantly
Doom Scroll Emergency Brake (Re-Intervention)
Free Safari extension for websites
Integrates with other productivity apps
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What's New in one sec | screen time + focus

5.3

August 30, 2026

New features: Support for multiple simultaneous block sessions Pause and resume active block sessions Open the corresponding block session directly from widgets and Live Activities Custom intentions with emojis, history, per-app configuration, and iCloud sync Temporarily pause Porn Blocker instead of disabling it User Interface improvements: Redesigned Follow the Dot intervention with app-specific colors and clearer progress feedback Improved management and presentation of active and paused block sessions Faster, smoother intervention loading Updated launch screen appearance Accessibility improvements: Improved VoiceOver support throughout the app Better accessibility for healthy alternatives and app-usage statistics More accessible segmented controls and intervention settings Improved setup-instruction and overview-card descriptions Bug fixes: Fixed incorrectly displayed block shields Fixed timed interventions being reset or stopped unexpectedly Fixed expired block sessions leaving apps shielded Fixed Screen Time permission requests originating outside the main app Improved Shortcuts locking Fixed Porn Blocker URL-limit Fixed side effects of the Safari extension, web apps, and native apps General localization and stability improvements

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User reviews

Love this app but...

I think the extension is crashing my Safari browser. I pay for Pro, and I use this both for the Safari app in general and for individual websites. Sometimes it crashes multiple times per day. Is there anything you can do to fix this?

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I love this app so much. I realized I was navigating to Instagram without even thinking about it. Now I’m startled to find myself looking at a screen inviting me to take a breath and then asking me if I really want to proceed. No, I don’t want to proceed! Just giving me this few seconds to think about it helps save me so many hours of scrolling.
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It works

It’s just annoying enough that it reduces my screen time without pissing me off enough to delete it

Best app I’ve ever bought

I have for months been resigning myself to the fact that I probably just need to get a dumb phone to curb social media and YouTube’s impact on my life and time. Then this app came into my awareness and changed everything. Truly, if you’re worried about screen time, this is the app for you.

The setup instructions are easy to follow and I can’t believe what a difference it’s made in the last month or so since I bought it. I went from hours of scrolling to…maybe half an hour a day maximum? The interventions are just inconvenient and effective enough to really work, and having to write my intention for using social media every time is a game changer. At night, I put it on a reoccurring strict mode and it’s also revolutionized my sleep. No more getting sucked down late night YouTube rabbit holes.

It is exactly what I’ve been wanting and I’m so grateful I found it 🙏 truly, if you’re also struggling, get this app. It’s more than worth your money for the full version
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App switching issues

Bug

Interventions not triggering properly

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Inconsistent behavior with shortcuts

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Crashes and freezes on certain devices

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Requested Features

6 requests

Ability to block more apps for free

Feature

Customizable intervention timers

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Scheduled app blocking/access

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Passcode protection for settings

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Sync settings across devices

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More intervention types (e.g. games)

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FAQ

What does this app do?

This app introduces intentional friction to distracting apps and websites, making them less appealing for long-term use. It works by delaying access to these apps instead of completely blocking them, which is a key psychological difference that helps users build sustainable habits and reduce overall screen time.

How does it differ from standard screen time limits?

Unlike traditional screen time limits or app blockers that completely prevent access, this app adds a slight delay or interruption when you try to open a distracting app. This subtle friction is designed to break unconscious habits and encourage more intentional usage, leading to a significant reduction in app usage over time.

Is this app free to use?

The app offers a free version that allows you to set up limitations for one app of your choice. For access to more features and to set up limitations for multiple apps, a premium version is available through various subscription options, including annual, monthly, and lifetime unlocks.

What kind of apps can I use this with?

You can configure this app with any application you wish to use less or more intentionally. Popular use cases include social media platforms, games, video streaming services, dating apps, stock trading apps, and adult content sites. A free Safari extension is also available to interrupt access to websites.

What happens if I get stuck scrolling?

The app includes a feature called 'Re-Intervention' which acts as a 'Doom Scroll Emergency Brake.' After a set period of time, such as five minutes, you will be automatically removed from the social media app. You will then need to go through the intervention process again to unlock more time, helping you regain control.