Precommit vs Downtime

Precommit - the deadline that won’t let you wiggle out Ditch procrastination by locking the things you care about (apps, photos, notes) behind goals you choose. When the goal is met, Precommit unlocks automatically. Until then, temptation stays sealed. Simple, brutal, effective. Why you’ll love it • Timer Locks - Set any countdown from 5 minutes to 30 days. Perfect for focus sprints and exam marathons. • Location Locks - Make yourself go to the gym, library or park. Choose “Visit only” or “Stay X minutes” for extra accountability. • Health Locks - Syncs with Apple Health to release when you hit steps, calories, workouts or stand-hours. • App-Usage Locks - Block TikTok, games or entire categories until you’ve spent time being productive elsewhere. • Force Unlock with Cooldown – Need out early? You can—but only after waiting out a cooldown timer that makes you feel the pain of breaking your commitment. No payments, no cheats. • Privacy-first - All goals and files live on device. We never see your data. • Beautifully native - Built with Swift and SwiftUI. How it works 1. Pick what you want to lock access to (photo, video, note, or selected apps). 2. Choose a lock type and set the goal. 3. Hit Precommit - your content disappears from view. 4. Complete the goal. Precommit verifies it in real time and puts everything back. 5. Or, force unlock—but only after a mandatory cooldown that stops knee-jerk impulses. Free for everyone – for now • Use Timer Locks completely free. • Upgrade to Precommit Premium for unlimited locks and all advanced lock types (Location, Health, App Usage, Chess). • $2.99/month in the US (prices vary by region). • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Requirements & compatibility • iPhone running iOS 17 or later • Apple Health locks require Health access permission • GPS locks require “Always” or “Allow While Using” Location permission for background verification Stop negotiating with your future self. Download Precommit and make action the only way out. Privacy Policy: https://www.yogeshchhawasaria.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Block distracting apps and websites automatically when it's time to focus, study, work, or sleep. Downtime is a focus app blocker built around your schedule. Choose what gets blocked, decide when each rule runs, and let Downtime shield distractions automatically—even when the app is closed. Use Downtime as an app lock during study sessions, a website blocker for focused work, or a screen time blocker for evenings and bedtime. Turn on Strict Mode when you need an extra barrier against impulsive changes. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a rule and choose its days, start time, and end time. 2. Select apps, app categories, and websites using Apple's built-in picker. 3. Enable the rule and let Downtime handle blocking automatically. FOR WORK, STUDY, AND BEDTIME - Protect deep-work sessions from distracting apps and websites - Create study periods for revision, reading, or learning a new skill - Reduce social media use during evenings and bedtime - Build different schedules for weekdays, weekends, and overnight routines KEY FEATURES - Scheduled blocking: Set start and end times for every focus period - Choose what to block: Pick specific apps, whole categories, or websites - Per-day rules: Decide which days of the week each schedule runs - Overnight support: Create schedules that span midnight, such as 10 PM to 6 AM - Automatic enforcement: Blocking starts and ends on schedule without keeping Downtime open - Strict Mode: Prevent active rules from being switched off immediately - Essentials Mode: Keep only your chosen apps available for a simpler, distraction-free phone - Shield screens: Show a customizable shield instead of opening a blocked app STRICT MODE Strict Mode adds a cooling-off period when willpower dips. Active rules cannot be disabled immediately. If you decide to turn Strict Mode off, a one-hour delay begins, giving you time to reconsider without permanently locking you out. SIMPLE AND PRIVATE Downtime uses Apple's official Screen Time APIs to manage access. Your app and website selections, schedules, and rule names stay on your device. Optional pseudonymous product analytics and crash diagnostics start only if you choose to share. There is no account, advertising, or cross-app tracking. FAIR PRICING Downtime is free to use with one blocking rule. Unlock Downtime Pro with a one-time purchase to create multiple rules and use Essentials Mode, Strict Mode, and backup tools. Pay once, use forever. No subscriptions.