Paaz vs LessScroll

Break your phone addiction gradually. No judgment, no pressure. Paaz is the screen time app that lets you ease into healthier habits with usage budgets before blocking kicks in. Allow yourself 10 minutes of social media, if you stay within budget, apps never get blocked. Build sustainable digital habits at your own pace. ALLOWANCE: START SLOW, BUILD STEADY Unlike harsh app blockers that cut you off instantly, Paaz gives you grace time, the Allowance. Set a usage budget, get a gentle reminder when time's running low, then blocking activates only if needed. This gradual approach helps you reduce phone dependence without overwhelming restriction. TWO BLOCKING MODES, YOUR CHOICE Choose blacklist mode to block only distracting apps while keeping everything accessible. Or use whitelist mode to allow only essentials. Add Safari web filtering or block all browsing during deep work sessions. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Clean, meaningful analytics show your screen time patterns and blocking effectiveness. No manipulative metrics or engagement tricks—just simple data that helps you understand your habits and celebrate improvements. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Your digital habits are yours alone. Paaz never accesses, stores, or analyzes your app usage data. Everything stays private through Apple's Screen Time framework. No accounts required, no data collection, no judgment. INTENTIONALLY MINIMAL No social features. No leaderboards. No gamification. Paaz refuses to become another app competing for your attention. Set your schedules and let it work silently in the background, intervening only when you've asked it to. GENEROUS FREE TIER Regain your digital sanity without hitting paywalls for essential functionality. Take back your time. Download Paaz today. For terms of use, please visit https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions? Visit https://www.paaz.app/support/

LessScroll helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting apps during focused sessions. Set a timer, choose the apps to block, and stay on task without interruptions. How it works: Start a session and select which apps to block — social media, entertainment, or any apps you choose. LessScroll uses Apple's Screen Time framework to enforce the block for the duration of your session. When the session ends, everything unlocks automatically. Session presets - Quick Break (25 min) — a short reset between tasks - Deep Focus (2 hrs) — extended work or study time - Mega Detox (6 hrs) — a full half-day lockout Or set a custom start and end time to match your schedule. Track your progress - See total hours reclaimed across all sessions - Maintain daily streaks for consistent use - Unlock achievements as you build the habit Achievements include: - First session completed - 3, 7, and 30-day streaks - 1, 10, 25, and 100 hours reclaimed Privacy and Terms of Service LessScroll uses Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls APIs. No usage data is sent to external servers. Everything stays on your device. Privacy Policy: https://lessscroll.lol/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://lessscroll.lol/terms.html