Hyud vs MeBeforeApps

Most of us spend more time on our phones than we'd like. Hyud is free to download and offers in-app purchases. Full access requires Hyud Pro, available through a paid subscription or a lifetime purchase. Hyud helps you take back control of your attention by making distractions harder to reach. Instead of relying on willpower every time you pick up your phone, Hyud lets you create an environment where focusing becomes the easier choice. Block distracting apps and websites when you need to concentrate. Set limits around the things that tend to consume too much of your time. Build routines that help you stay focused at work, while studying, at the gym, or whenever you want to be more intentional with your phone. Whether you're trying to stop endless scrolling, get more work done, study without interruptions, spend less time on social media, or simply become more aware of your habits, Hyud gives you the tools to create healthier boundaries with your screen. See statistics about how you use your phone and how much time you spend focused. Follow your progress over time, spot patterns in your behavior, and understand where your attention is actually going. Hyud is designed to work with you throughout the day. Blocking can happen automatically based on your routines, and when something is off-limits, Hyud helps keep that boundary in place. Personalize Hyud with themes, app icons, and blocking screens. Additional themes, premium app icons, and premium blocking screens require Hyud Pro, purchased separately. Built using Apple's official Screen Time APIs, Hyud works directly with iOS to help reduce distractions without complicated workarounds. Less scrolling. Fewer distractions. More time for what actually matters. Available in 18 languages. Also available on Mac. HYUD PRO - PAID FEATURES Hyud Pro unlocks additional saved blocking sessions, allowances, reusable blocks, and location-based Block Zones, along with premium customization options. These features require a paid subscription or lifetime purchase. Prices and available purchase options are shown in the app before purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.hyud.app/terms-of-service/ios

You don't need to quit. You just need to use less. MeBeforeApps shows a pause screen before you open distracting apps, helping turn unconscious scrolling into a conscious choice. Instead of forcing you to quit, it gives you one moment to decide. One mindful choice a day can become a calmer phone routine over time. Mindful digital detox, not through willpower alone, but through awareness. A realistic way to reduce screen time without going cold turkey. This app is for you if: - You keep watching Reels or Shorts before bed - You lose time to mindless social media without noticing - You need to focus for exams, work, or studying - Full blocking feels too extreme, but you still want less screen time - You want a digital wellbeing tool built around conscious choice How it works: (1) Pick apps you open too often and set your daily goal. Add Instagram, YouTube, or any habit app, and a pause screen appears each time you open it. (2) On the pause screen, choose consciously. - Hold On: go back to home - Just a Bit: choose to proceed for a limited time (3) Review your patterns in the timeline and app detail stats. See each app's 120-day heatmap, the last 7 days of real usage time, and Insight cards that show when you open apps most. Sleep Shield Auto-blocks apps during your sleep hours. Set your schedule, days, and grace period to protect your nights from late scrolling. Focus Mode Hard block your phone whenever you need to concentrate. Exclude up to 5 apps and activate Focus Mode when it matters. Starting and ending a session is free. Pro lets you exit instantly. Start for free - Block unlimited apps - Timeline tracking - Daily goal setting - App detail stats screen - Sleep Shield: auto-block apps during sleep hours - Focus Mode: hard block on demand, up to 5 excluded apps Build a calmer phone routine with Pro - Temporarily pause blocking for any app with one tap, auto-resumes in 60 minutes - Exit Focus Mode instantly - Use extended allow options - Customize each app's pause screen message - Customize each app's pause screen icon - Customize each app's pause screen background color (10 colors) - Choose a pre-open delay: 0, 5, 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 seconds Your custom settings are kept if Pro expires and restored automatically when you subscribe again. Your first step toward a calmer, more intentional phone life. Start with MeBeforeApps. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kbpzdm.com/apps/mebeforeapps/privacy