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No More Doomscrolling
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Problem
Users struggle with excessive doomscrolling on social media and platforms, relying on old solutions like blocking apps, deleting social accounts, or dumbing down their phone, which remove both addictive and useful functional features.
Solution
A digital well-being tool that transforms platforms/socials into functional tools by removing addictive elements (e.g., infinite feeds) while retaining practical utilities (e.g., DMs, event updates). Users can reconfigure their apps to Cut the Feed, Keep the Function.
Customers
Professionals, remote workers, and entrepreneurs who rely on social platforms for networking/work but seek to reduce distractions and improve mental focus.
Unique Features
Non-intrusive adaptation of existing apps to retain utility (e.g., LinkedIn without infinite posts, Instagram without Reels), unlike blockers that restrict access entirely.
User Comments
Reduces compulsive scrolling without app deletion
Balances productivity and platform utility
Easy to customize for specific needs
Improves focus and mental clarity
No withdrawal from essential features
Traction
Featured on Product Hunt with 1k+ upvotes and 200+ reviews; early-access traction with 10k+ beta users.
Market Size
The global digital wellness market is projected to reach $3.2 billion by 2029 (Grand View Research, 2023).

SmartScroll: Quit Doomscroll
smartscroll, doomscroll, doomscrolling, brainrot, brain rot
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Problem
Users replace screen time with mindless scrolling through social media and news feeds, leading to wasted time and exposure to unnecessary ads/low-quality content (no ads, no brainrot)
Solution
A browser extension/mobile app that replaces doomscrolling with educational micro-lessons, allowing users to scroll through bite-sized knowledge snippets instead of addictive feeds
Customers
Professionals and students seeking productive screen time, self-learners aiming to replace passive scrolling with intentional learning
Unique Features
Seamlessly swaps addictive feeds with curated educational content; offers micro-learning format aligned with scrolling behavior; zero ads/distractions
User Comments
Finally converted my worst habit into something useful
Feels like Duolingo for random knowledge
Simpler than meditation apps for reducing screen addiction
Wish it had more niche topics
Free version limitations frustrate me
Traction
Launched v2.0 with personalized content filters in Q2 2024; 23k active users; featured on ProductHunt's Top 10 Productivity Tools May 2024
Market Size
Global productivity app market worth $1.36 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research), with 73% of employees reporting distraction management as key concern (Udemy 2024 survey)

DoomScroll App
Stop doomscrolling with us and reclaim your time!
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Problem
Users struggle with compulsive habit of endless scrolling through social media/news feeds, leading to wasted time and increased anxiety
Solution
Mobile app that replaces infinite content feeds with calming countdown timer while maintaining familiar scrolling motion (e.g. scroll to see time-based meditation prompts)
Customers
Remote workers, students, and busy professionals aged 18-35 who frequently check phones for stress relief but want better time management
Unique Features
Maintains scrolling muscle memory while transforming it into mindfulness practice through tactile time visualization
User Comments
Helps break phone addiction cycle
Surprisingly effective focus booster
Reduces morning anxiety
Better than screen time trackers
Creates mindful transition between tasks
Traction
Newly launched (May 2023), 2K+ ProductHunt upvotes
Featured in Digital Wellness category
5K+ App Store downloads in first month
Market Size
Global digital wellbeing market valued at $16.5 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research)

Stop Doomscroll
Limit your time and scrolling on distracting websites.
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Problem
Users waste excessive time scrolling on distracting websites like social media and news sites
Solution
Browser extension to help users manage online habits effectively
Allows users to limit their time and scrolling on distracting websites
Customers
Students
Professionals seeking improved productivity and focus
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Focus on managing online habits
Specifically designed to limit time and scrolling on distracting websites
User Comments
Helped me reduce my social media time significantly
Great tool for increasing focus and productivity
Simple and effective solution for curbing online distractions
Highly recommended for students and professionals alike
Easy to use and customizable for individual needs
Traction
No specific traction data found
Market Size
Global digital wellness market was valued at $6.2 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $10.7 billion by 2026

Doomscroll Fog
Your gentle reminder to stop scrolling and move on
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Problem
Users struggle with excessive scrolling on social media and news feeds, leading to wasted time and reduced productivity. Block content or track users
Solution
A Chrome extension that gently blurs feeds after a set time, allowing users to set scroll limits, snooze by site, and view daily usage. Does not block content or track you
Customers
Professionals, students, and remote workers seeking to reduce screen time without harsh restrictions, particularly those active on social media or news platforms.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Non-intrusive blurring instead of blocking, privacy-focused (no tracking), customizable per-site limits, and a clean interface with usage analytics.
User Comments
Effective gentle reminder
Customizable and user-friendly
Respects privacy
Reduces anxiety from feeds
Seamless integration
Traction
Launched 2 weeks ago, 1.2k upvotes on ProductHunt, 5k+ installs, featured in 3 productivity newsletters
Market Size
The global digital wellbeing software market is projected to reach $2.3 billion by 2023 (Statista).

ScrollBump
iOS doomscroll break app
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Problem
Users struggle to manage screen time effectively, relying on self-control or basic timers, which leads to ineffective habit change and prolonged doomscrolling.
Solution
An iOS app that uses scheduled breaks to interrupt endless scrolling, allowing users to set timed intervals for forced pauses while browsing social media or news feeds.
Customers
Social media addicts, remote workers, and students who frequently engage in mindless scrolling sessions.
Unique Features
Automatically pauses scrolling after user-defined intervals, with optional lock-out periods to enforce breaks.
User Comments
Helps reduce eye strain
Improves focus during work hours
Occasionally frustrating during urgent tasks
Simple UI but lacks customization
Effective for short-term habit adjustment
Traction
Launched 3 months ago with 2,500+ iOS installs, featured on Product Hunt (top 5 Product of the Day), founder has 1.2K followers on X.
Market Size
Global digital wellbeing market projected to reach $15.96 billion by 2030 (Grand View Research, 2023).

MoodShift: Mindful Screen Time
Replace Doomscrolling
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Problem
Users struggle with excessive screen time and doomscrolling, relying on basic screen time trackers or willpower alone. Ineffective in mindfully reducing screen time leads to procrastination and negative mental health impacts.
Solution
A mindfulness-based screen time control tool that helps users track usage, set mindful goals, and replace doomscrolling habits. Mindful interventions and habit transformation via guided breathing exercises, focus modes, and habit streaks.
Customers
Professionals, students, and digital wellness enthusiasts aged 18-45 seeking intentional device usage while balancing productivity and mental well-being.
Unique Features
Combines behavioral psychology with mindfulness techniques, offering contextual nudges instead of blunt app blockers. Unique 'Mindful Scroll Breaks' replace compulsive habits with intentional actions.
User Comments
Reduced my screen time by 40% in 2 weeks
First app that actually changed my scrolling habits
Guided breathing helps me reset focus
Simple but powerful streak system
Design feels calming, not punitive
Traction
Launched 3 months ago with 2,800+ Product Hunt upvotes, 15k+ active users. Founder has 4.2k Twitter followers. Bootstrapped with $12k MRR from freemium model.
Market Size
Global digital wellness market projected to reach $3.5 billion by 2025 (Grand View Research). 87% of smartphone users report compulsive scrolling habits (Pew Research).

WikiTok IOS
Replace doomscrolling on the go
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Problem
The current situation for the user involves spending time doomscrolling on the internet, which is an unproductive consumption of time.
The drawbacks of this old situation include: engaging in mindless, often negative content, which does not contribute to learning or personal growth.
Solution
A mobile app that provides access to Wikipedia articles through a swipe interface.
With this app, users can discover fascinating Wiki articles with a simple swipe, allowing them to learn something new every day by diving into encyclopedic rabbit holes.
Customers
Knowledge seekers, likely aged 18-35, who spend substantial time online and seek productive use of their time
Students interested in expanding their knowledge base.
Curious learners looking to replace doomscrolling with informative content.
Unique Features
Transforms the typical wiki reading experience into a TikTok-like swiping experience, uniquely engaging users with random articles.
Encourages a shift from consuming random, unproductive content to informative articles.
User Comments
Users appreciate the engaging format that turns learning into a swipe-based experience.
Some users find the random selection of articles refreshing and entertaining.
It serves as a productive alternative to aimless internet browsing.
There are occasional mentions of article relevancy issues.
Users enjoy the app as a daily learning tool.
Traction
The app has generated interest on ProductHunt with a notable number of upvotes.
It is gaining attention as a unique mix of educational content and modern app interface design.
Market Size
The global digital education market size was valued at $12.58 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 33.5% from 2020 to 2027.
Problem
Users are struggling with phone addiction and brain fog from doomscrolling, leading to reduced productivity and mental clarity. The old solution (unregulated phone usage) lacks mechanisms to incentivize healthy habits and creates dependency on instant dopamine hits.
Solution
A mobile app that uses 'brain credits' earned via completing tasks (e.g., meditation, exercise) to unblock apps, replacing impulsive scrolling with intentional habit-building. Example: Users must meditate for 5 minutes to unlock social media.
Customers
Professionals, students, and individuals with phone addiction seeking to improve focus, mental clarity, and productivity. Demographics: Ages 18-35, tech-savvy, urban dwellers with high screen time.
Unique Features
Dopamine detox via a gamified credit system, blocking apps until users complete real-world tasks. Combines habit-tracking with app control, rewarding discipline instead of punitive measures.
User Comments
Improves focus within days
Makes phone usage intentional
Reduces anxiety from endless scrolling
Easy habit integration
Brain credits feel rewarding
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (2024), details unspecified. No public MRR/user data. Founder @yacineMTB has 158 X followers. Website shows basic MVP version.
Market Size
The global productivity apps market is valued at $58.6 billion in 2024 (Statista). Mental wellness apps specifically reached $6.2 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research).
Problem
Users struggle with habitual and mindless social media scrolling despite using screen time apps that block distractions without addressing underlying psychological habits
Solution
An AI screen time companion tool that helps users shift their mindset via psychology-based check-ins before unblocking apps, enabling intentional phone use (e.g., pausing to reflect via quick questions)
Customers
Professionals, students, and remote workers seeking productivity; tech-savvy individuals aware of screen time’s mental health impact
Unique Features
Combines habit-blocking with real-time mindfulness interventions rooted in behavioral psychology, fostering conscious device usage
User Comments
Reduces mindless scrolling effectively
Check-ins feel therapeutic
Simpler than strict blockers
Requires consistent use for results
First app tackling root causes
Traction
Launched 6 months ago; $15k MRR with 50k+ users; featured on ProductHunt (1.2k+ upvotes); founder has 3.8K X followers
Market Size
Global digital wellbeing market projected to reach $15 billion by 2028 (CAGR 29.3%)

