# Ritsu - Dopamine Detox AI Monk — Journal, focus & unplug

> Journal, focus & unplug (iPhone/iPad app by Masaki Yokoi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritsu-dopamine-detox-ai-monk/id6801524437 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masaki Yokoi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830789986)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritsu-dopamine-detox-ai-monk/id6801524437/reviews.md

## What is Ritsu?

Ritsu automatically blocks your apps during the hours you choose — and turns that freed-up time into habits that calm your mind.

Blocking isn't the goal here. It's the beginning.
In the quiet mornings and nights away from your phone, Ritsu gently suggests journaling and meditation. Kuu, a small AI zen monk who lives by a pond, stays by your side — and never scolds.

◆ Is this you?

- You open social media the moment you wake up and lose 30 minutes
- Your hand reaches for your phone mid-task without you noticing
- Late-night scrolling keeps stealing your sleep
- Your screen time report makes you wince, but nothing changes

◆ What Ritsu does

[Automatic morning & night blocking]
Choose your wake-up and wind-down windows, and every app except the ones you allow simply won't open. Day-of-week schedules supported. The quiet begins on its own — no willpower required.

[Focus Timer]
Start the timer and your apps stay closed until it ends. A lotus bud in the pond slowly unfurls as the minutes pass, blooming when your session completes. You can cancel freely within the first 10 seconds.

[Breathing & meditation]
Short 1–5 minute breathing sessions for the restless moments while your apps are blocked. Follow the spreading light — in, and out.

[Journaling with Kuu's replies]
Clear your head in the morning; set down your thoughts before sleep. Kuu the AI zen monk reads what you write and replies — with empathy, a quiet sorting of your thoughts, and one small step to take.

[Reflection]
The times you didn't pick up your phone, and the hours you stayed focused, accumulate quietly — not numbers to judge yourself by, but a pond you get to watch grow.

◆ Privacy

Ritsu requires no account.
Your daily records stay on your device. Journal entries and Kuu's replies are sent to and stored on our server with an anonymous identifier, solely to generate replies and improve the service (never linked to your identity).
App blocking uses Apple's Screen Time framework — we cannot see which apps you choose or what you look at. See our Privacy Policy for details.

◆ About Ritsu Pro

Automatic morning & night blocking, unlimited focus timer, and journaling with Kuu's AI replies are available with the Ritsu Pro subscription.

- Ritsu Pro Monthly: $4.99/month
- Ritsu Pro Yearly: $34.99/year
- Both start with a 3-day free trial

Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. The free tier remains available after cancellation.

Terms of Service: https://spectrum-polo-1c7.notion.site/Ritsu-Terms-of-Service-3bdc0d823ff780a2b775ee5b07ace9d4
Privacy Policy: https://spectrum-polo-1c7.notion.site/Ritsu-Privacy-Policy-3bdc0d823ff7808e95a5f266371a8562

◆ Before you start

- App blocking requires iOS Screen Time permission (we'll guide you on first launch)
- Requires iOS 17.0 or later

You don't have to change everything. Start with one hour today.
Ritsu stands on the side of the time you chose.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ritsu Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Ritsu Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-09-19

Redesigned the app-block screen. Stability improvements and minor fixes.

### 1.1 — 2026-09-18

Stability improvements and minor fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-16

Fixed a bug that caused an action to appear multiple times in the timeline after being completed once.

Thank you for your continued support of Ristu!

### 1.0 — 2026-09-14

No release notes.

## More apps by Masaki Yokoi

- [エモット-カワウソと感情日記｜ジャーナリング・気分記録](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6749499375)

All apps by Masaki Yokoi: https://appshunter.io/developer/1830789986

## Related topics

[ritsu](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ritsu)

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