Unplug for a Cause® Timer

Unplug for a Cause® Timer

A mindful tool for fundraising

8 ratings
5 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 25, 2019
  • March 2, 2023

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About

This app helps you build digital wellness breaks into your day to improve tech habits and support charitable causes. Set a timer for screen-free activities and reflect on your experience, then invite others to support your fundraising efforts.

Digital wellness breaks
Screen-free activity timer
Reflection prompts
Fundraising for causes
Invite friends and family
Community challenges
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What's New in Unplug for a Cause® Timer

3.0.7

March 2, 2023

What's New? - Improved App UI/UX - Optimized app performance - Bug fixes

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User reviews

More time with family

Great idea and helps our family get off our phones!

Spend some quality time with the real world!

Lilspace is a great reminder to put down your phone. I love that you can help out worthwhile charities and also earn rewards.

I really like this app

I was so excited to learn about Lilspace. Easy to install and also very easy to navigate and use immediately. I especially enjoy the Unplug for a Cause feature. To take a break from my phone and be able to benefit another organization is a big plus. I can’t always donate money to every charity and this app allows my time to be currency to benefit the many causes that are doing work to better our world. Using the app is giving me more space to be with others and the activities I enjoy without interruption. I’m looking forward to using Lilspace and see how they evolve to further my experience unplugging.
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Wonderful app to help with phone usage - and awareness!

I am really enjoying the lil space app, but for myself and my family. I love that I can make a group with my friends and family so we can see how much we all unplug. It’s a real-life way to check in and help with being present and not so absorbed with technology! Also really love the promotions and causes.
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Like the concept, but this isn’t useful

This is a really great concept for an app — get support for limiting screen-time while earning rewards or contributing to a cause. However, none of the available rewards were even remotely appealing. The causes looked promising, but when I attempted to use the app to “unplug,” it was no different from setting a timer on my phone. There is no support built into the app to hold me accountable for actually unplugging — no screensaver to remind me that I shouldn’t open my phone, for example. So I actually kept forgetting that I had even set the timer, and I kept picking up my phone to text before the time was up. That makes the app experience incoherent and makes it seem much less meaningful that my time unplugged supported a cause (if it actually did — it’s not clear how my time unplugged converts to actual financial assistance for causes).
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Response from developer

D'orazia--Thank you so much for your review. Although we wish you had enjoyed the experience more, your feedback is very much appreciated. For REWARDS-we are finding more and more companies who want to offer incentives for unplugging. You will see the available rewards increase in the coming months. We did build a simple TIMER, similar to a mediation app, so that you can set the intention to spend designated time away from your phone. We purposely did not build-in accountability features, screensavers or notifications because we felt it complicated the app experience. Reading your review definitely gives us food for thought. Here is how Unplug for a Cause™ works: Your unplugged time is matched $1 for every minute unplugged. At the end of every month or each quarter, a donation is made to the featured causes in the amount that matches the number of minutes unplugged. In 2018-2019, we raised over $11,000 for a variety of non-profit organizations for minutes unplugged in the app and in our unplugged lounges. If you have any questions about how the financial assistance was received, please feel free to email us team@getlilspace.com Again, thank you for taking the time to write such a thorough and helpful review. It made us realize we need to be more clear. Our aim is to help people find what motivates them to unplug. Hoping you give us another chance to support you in your journey to digital wellness.

FAQ

What is Unplug for a Cause® Timer?

Unplug for a Cause® Timer is a tool designed to help users improve their tech habits by taking screen-free breaks and to support charitable causes through fundraising challenges.

How does Unplug for a Cause® Timer help with digital wellness?

It encourages users to schedule intentional digital wellness breaks, set timers for screen-free activities, and reflect on their experiences to build healthier technology habits.

Can I use Unplug for a Cause® Timer to raise money for charity?

Yes, the app facilitates 'Unplug-A-Thons' where participants can raise dollars or in-kind donations for nonprofit organizations. Supporters can donate through a secure pledge form.

Who can set up an Unplug for a Cause® challenge?

Schools, religious institutions, recreation centers, and workplaces are examples of communities that can set up challenges. Individuals can also create challenges to support causes.

Is Unplug for a Cause® Timer free to use?

The lilspace app itself is free for participants. However, there is a fee to set up an Unplug for a Cause® challenge, with pricing details available on their website.

What devices does Unplug for a Cause® Timer support?

Unplug for a Cause® Timer is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How often is Unplug for a Cause® Timer updated?

The latest version of Unplug for a Cause® Timer is 3.0.7, which was last updated on March 2, 2023. This suggests regular updates for improvements and new features.

What is the user rating for Unplug for a Cause® Timer?

Unplug for a Cause® Timer has an average rating of 3.8 stars based on 8 ratings, indicating a generally positive but mixed user reception.