Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness vs Efficient Pause

In 2024, Oxford made “brain rot” the word of the year. The term means long, mindless scrolling on social media. But are social media really that bad? They still help us work, connect, and study. We believe the key is balance. Taskfulness helps you keep valuable interactions while limiting the doomscrolling. The results: our members save 28-36% of their screen time daily, without missing out. Want intentional screen time? Try Taskfulness free for 7 days. Built on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy principles.


 HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick an app 
 Select the apps that steal most of your time. For example, Instagram, WhatsApp, Reddit, Gmail, etc. 2. Set intention 
 Each time you open a chosen app, Taskfulness will pop up and ask: “Why do you need it?” and “For how long?”. Once you enter the reason, the app opens. 3. Stay focused* 
 Use the app for the duration you set. Mid-session, you’ll get a quick reminder of your original intention. When time’s up, the app closes automatically. 
 *works only with Reminders on WHY TASKFULNESS
 - No deleting accounts: Use social media intentionally. - Saves time: Our users reclaim an average of 28-36% or 14 hours of screen time per week. - Strong against procrastination: Combats reactiveness, time blindness, and distractions. - Built with expertise: Created by founders with ADHD, based on CBT, and approved by psychologists for effectiveness and safety. Let’s make your screen time short and focused! Taskfulness team. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Description Efficient Pause adds a moment of awareness before opening distracting apps. Instead of blocking apps or enforcing limits, Efficient Pause asks a simple question: why are you opening this right now? That small pause is often enough to break unconscious habits. How it works • Select apps you want to access more intentionally • When you tap an app, choose a reason before opening it • Each check is logged locally on your device • View totals to see which apps you reach for most • Export your data anytime as a CSV Designed for intention, not restriction Efficient Pause does not block apps, impose limits, or judge behavior. It simply creates awareness so you can decide consciously. Privacy-first by design • No accounts • No ads • No analytics • No data collection • No cloud storage All data stays on your device and is never shared. Notes Some apps may not open if they are hidden, locked behind Face ID, or do not support opening from another app. In these cases, your check is still logged. If you want reliable opens, remove selected apps from your Home Screen and access them through Efficient Pause or the App Library. Efficient Pause is built for people who want clarity, not control.