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Social recommendations and mentions

• TinyPod – Apple Watch case with scroll wheel

  I actually really like this concept. Recently, I added OneSec (https://one-sec.app/) to most of the apps I use to create some type of friction. It works great on the apps I added it to, but the addiction is so real that I find myself doom-scrolling on apps I rarely use, such as LinkedIn. - Source: Hacker News / about 2 months ago

• Phone, Minus the Distractions

  Wouldn't this app be the same minus the hardware? [https://one-sec.app/] seems like they actually did a research paper out of it. [10.1073/pnas.2213114120]. - Source: Hacker News / 3 months ago

• Delete or hide life-wasting apps

  Its concept is refreshingly simple – it uses an iOS Shortcut to introduce a customizable delay whenever you attempt to open a chosen app. In my case, I didn't even have to delete or hide the app I wanted to quit. Over time, my brain associated the extra seconds with a tad bit of boredom, naturally curbing the impulse to open it frequently. After a couple of months, I just completely forgot this app existed.... - Source: Hacker News / 8 months ago

• Clearspace (iOS) and One Sec (iOS + Android) - a refreshing approach to blocking apps

  I put clearspace on my iPhone yesterday (so it's early days ofc) and was really impressed with it - and my screen time and pickup stats were really good. Had a quick look at One Sec and it appears to do the same or similar for iOS, Android and your browser. Source: 11 months ago

• Social media is too much for most of us to handle

  I believe the responsibility falls on you to moderate yourself (not some organization like govt to set rules for everyone. But I know it's hard. Time limits on iPhone were not enough for me. But https://one-sec.app/ really helped... Forcing me to pause for 10 seconds every time was pretty much all it took... - Source: Hacker News / about 1 year ago

• How to fight addiction to technology?

  I tried a lot of things, but I think this app has helped me the most in reducing my phone time: https://one-sec.app/. Source: about 1 year ago

• What are your top productivity tools?

  Other tools I use: Superhuman for Email, Akiflow for tasks and calendar, Roam for notes/PKB, and one sec to reduce opening distracting apps. Source: about 1 year ago

• LPT Request: How do I stop scrolling my phone? Literally nothing I’ve tried works

  One sec is an app that makes you do a breathing exercise every time you try to open a specified app (or apps). After the breathing exercise, you can decide whether or not you actually want to open the app. you'll find yourself wanting to open the app less and less after removing the "instant" from "instant gratification.". Source: over 1 year ago

• LPT Request: How do I stop scrolling my phone? Literally nothing I’ve tried works

  I use an app called One Sec. https://one-sec.app/ It makes you take a breath for a number of seconds and decide if you really want to open an app, so it removes instant gratification. There are a bunch of other things you can set it to do too, like strict blocking, prompts, automations etc. It really helps if you want make conscious decisions about how you spend your time. Source: over 1 year ago

• How to Stare at Your Phone Without Losing Your Soul

  As the old saying goes, there is an app for that. Here you go : https://one-sec.app/. - Source: Hacker News / over 1 year ago

• Launch HN: Clearspace (YC W23) – Cut back on screen time

  There are a couple other similar and popular third party screen time apps, such as Opal [1] and one sec [2]. They both also operate on a similar freemium / IAP model. For comparison, ClearSpace falls in the middle price-wise. - Opal: $20/mo, $100/yr, $300–400/lifetime (4.7/5 stars with 6.1k ratings) - one sec: $4/mo, $15/yr, $40/lifetime (4.9/5 stars with 6.2k ratings) - ClearSpace: $7/mo, $45/yr,... - Source: Hacker News / over 1 year ago

• Launch HN: Clearspace (YC W23) – Cut back on screen time

  What is the difference between Clearspace and One Sec (https://one-sec.app/) ? - Source: Hacker News / over 1 year ago

• Launch HN: Clearspace (YC W23) – Cut back on screen time

  I’ve been using onesec[1] for a year now it’s been working great for me. Additionally works great on the browser I use. Onesec uses the shortcut/automation on iOS to intercept app open and not the screen time api you mentioned. So it does take a little time for the initial setup, that’s the only friction I remember from a long time. Just putting it out there. 1. https://one-sec.app/. - Source: Hacker News / over 1 year ago

• Ask HN: What productivity tools do you use?

  I use https://conjure.so as a habit, time and goal tracker. Similar story to you, I built it for my own needs and to explore some ideas! I’m a big admirer of Everyday, it’s an extremely well designed and thoughtful app both on web and mobile, what you’ve built is amazing! I’ve been using https://akiflow.com/ on my phone to add friction to opening apps I want to limit time on and try reduce distractions. - Source: Hacker News / over 1 year ago

• DELETE THE APPS GIVING YOU HELL. Make your phone a phone

  The “one-sec” app is another option for the same issue. From the website: “one sec forces you to take a deep breath whenever you open social media apps. It’s as simple as effective: Friction removes instant gratification and makes distracting apps less appealing.” I am not connected in any way to the app or developer. It was recommended to me this week and I like what I’ve seen. Source: over 1 year ago

• A Realization

  I searched for an alternative, something that would make my smartphone act like a dumb phone but without being deprived of the thing itself. I found an awesome app (on Android only) called Minimalist Phone. I strongly encourage you to try it out. If you're on iOS, there's another one which looks cool (not tested): One Sec. Source: over 1 year ago

• Does anyone have any tips for avoiding social media?

  You can try the One Sec app to minimize your social media use. Downloaded it a few days ago and it has caused me to use social media less. Just a bit annoying when you want to show something https://one-sec.app/. Source: over 1 year ago

• Does anyone have any tips for avoiding social media?

  One idea is to use OneSec on your phone: https://one-sec.app. Source: over 1 year ago

• My Accountability Commitment

  Set up as one sec. It currently gives me a 10s waiting period I open the Youtube or/and Reddit App and then I will be forwarded to Safari (the solution of the Youtube and Reddit App is set up this way so I can't use them at all and this I way I don't have to pay for the premium version). Also for opening Safari there is a 10s waiting period. Source: over 1 year ago

• The 1st APP that you open each day?

  I stopped this habit in its tracks using: https://one-sec.app. Source: over 1 year ago

• [Feature request] Display timer before opening an app

  The concept is very similar to the app One Sec which does not work properly on most Android devices. Having it inside the launcher itself would be much easier to implement. Source: over 1 year ago