DoSomething vs unscroll

Bored? Scrolling again? Wondering what to do? Maybe you don’t need a way out. Maybe you just need a way in. DoSomething challenges you to break the cycle of mindless scrolling and start living to the fullest. Tiny, daily nudges that snap you out of autopilot and into real life. No pressure. No self-improvement. Just small shifts that make today feel different. How It Works: Today’s the Day – Start by deciding what the best version of you would be doing right now. Your Do Something Menu – Write down what you wish you were doing instead of scrolling. Personalized Challenges – The app learns what gets you moving and challenges you to make it happen. Capture the Moment – Snap a photo, write a quick note. Build your wall of what you did. Did Something Wall – A visual record of the moments you chose over mindless scrolling. Guided Interruptions – Brief, spoken prompts that break your loop and shift your awareness. Unscroll – A calm, scrollable feed of messages designed to slow you down and help you reflect. Customize Your Experience – Change colors, themes, and challenge frequency to match your vibe. Why It’s Different: DoSomething isn’t about becoming your best self. No goals. No grind. No pressure to perform. Just small, thoughtful nudges that help you notice, move, and break free from the loop. No streaks. No leaderboards. Just you and your day, made better. Try it now and get your first challenge today. Links: Terms & Conditions: heydosomething.com/terms Privacy Policy: heydosomething.com/privacy

unscroll blocks the apps that steal your time and replaces them with curated articles, video essays, and podcasts. Same impulse, better outcome. How it works 1. Pick the apps you want to block 2. Open a blocked app — a shield appears 3. Tap "Send me something to read" — get a curated article instantly What you get • Block distracting apps with iOS Screen Time • Focus sessions with timers and intentions • Custom blocking schedules (work hours, evenings, always-on) • Curated articles, videos, and podcasts • Clean offline reader — no ads, no popups • Listen to any article as audio • Read YouTube videos as text transcripts • Translate articles into 30+ languages • Create and share collections with a code • Track your progress and reclaimed time Why unscroll is different Other apps just block your phone and leave you staring at a wall. unscroll gives you something better to do. You still pick up your phone — but now you read, learn, and grow instead of scrolling. The numbers don't lie The average person scrolls 3+ hours a day. That's over 1,000 hours a year. Enough to read 170 books. Learn a new skill. Finish 25 online courses. unscroll helps you take that time back. Subscription unscroll requires an active subscription. Plans start with a free trial so you can explore everything risk-free. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://unscrollread.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://unscrollread.com/privacy Support: support@unscrollread.com