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touch grass
reduce your screen time
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Problem
Users manually track and enforce screen time limits through willpower or basic app blockers. Manually track and enforce screen time limits and users can easily cheat these systems.
Solution
A mobile app that blocks apps until users physically touch real grass verified by AI. Users set screen time goals, and the app locks selected apps until they go outside and take a photo of grass, which the AI confirms as genuine vegetation.
Customers
Students, remote workers, and professionals struggling with smartphone addiction who need external enforcement to disconnect.
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Unique Features
First app blocker requiring physical interaction with nature (grass) through AI verification, eliminating digital loopholes.
User Comments
Finally breaks my endless scroll cycle through real-world action
AI grass detection works surprisingly well
Makes reducing screen time feel like a game
Occasional false positives with artificial turf
Community challenges add accountability
Traction
Launched 2 months ago with 1,200+ Product Hunt upvotes, 5,000+ downloads, and $20k MRR. Founder has 3.8k Twitter followers.
Market Size
Global screen time management market projected to reach $4.5 billion by 2027 (Statista, 2023).
Enso - Reduce Screen Time
The app that helps you stop mindlessly checking other apps
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Problem
Users struggle with mindlessly checking apps, leading to excessive screen time and reduced productivity. Traditional solutions like manual self-control or basic screen-time trackers lack proactive enforcement and habit-building mechanisms.
Solution
A mobile app that blocks distracting apps and enforces focus modes, allowing users to set app limits, schedule focus sessions, and track screen time. Example: Block social media during work hours and enable "dumb phone" mode.
Customers
Busy professionals, remote workers, students, and individuals seeking digital detox. Demographics: Ages 18-45, tech-savvy, employed in knowledge-based roles.
Unique Features
Combines app blocking with behavioral nudges (e.g., delayed access prompts) and customizable focus modes that mimic a minimalist phone interface.
User Comments
Reduced social media addiction within weeks
Simple interface but powerful blocking features
Struggled with initial app setup process
Improved focus during work hours
Wish it had website blockers for desktop
Traction
Launched 3 months ago, 8k+ downloads (Google Play Store), 4.7/5 rating from 450+ reviews. Founder has 2.3k Twitter followers. Recent update added "dumb phone" mode.
Market Size
Global digital wellness market valued at $12.3 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research), with 70% of employees reporting smartphone distractions at work (Udemy).
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).
Time to Time Calculator
Calculate time between two dates
5
Problem
Users struggle to calculate the time between two dates accurately and quickly
Solution
A web-based Time Calculator tool that provides accurate results in seconds for calculating the time differences between two dates
Calculate time between two dates with accurate results in seconds for days, months, and years differences
Customers
Professionals needing to calculate precise time intervals for projects, events, or personal use
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Accurate time calculation in seconds
Provides differences in days, months, and years
User Comments
Fast and accurate time calculations
Great tool for project planning
Saves time and effort in manual calculations
User-friendly interface
Useful for various time-related tasks
Traction
Growing user base with positive feedback
Increasing usage for project management and personal tasks
Market Size
Global market for time management tools was estimated at approximately $12.61 billion in 2021
Ctrl+All+Data
Reduce screen time & view information at a glance!
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Problem
Users need to check multiple apps/devices for real-time data like time, device info, health stats, and location, leading to fragmented workflows and increased screen time
Solution
A dashboard tool that aggregates real-time data (time, device metrics, health stats, location, Home Assistant integration) into one interface. Users can view all critical information at a glance without app-switching
Customers
Productivity-focused professionals, remote workers, health-conscious individuals, and smart home users who prioritize centralized data access
Unique Features
Combines device metrics, health data, location tracking, and smart home controls in a single view with customizable timers and minimalist design
User Comments
No user comments found in provided data
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (specific metrics unavailable), targets growing screen time reduction market (global productivity software market valued at $46.69B in 2020*)
Market Size
Global productivity software market valued at $46.69 billion in 2020 (Grand View Research)
Screen Time for Windows
Measure your productivity, get AI suggestions
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Problem
Users struggle to manage their time effectively on their computers, often getting distracted and losing track of their productivity due to unmonitored app usage. Struggle to manage their time effectively and losing track of productivity.
Solution
Screen Time for Windows is a productivity tool that allows users to track their app usage and receive AI-generated insights to enhance their productivity. Users can monitor how much time they spend on different applications and get suggestions on how to manage their time better. Track app usage and receive AI-generated insights to enhance productivity.
Customers
Professionals, students, and anyone looking to improve their time management and productivity while using Windows OS.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
AI-generated suggestions for improving productivity based on app usage patterns.
User Comments
There is no specific user comments data available.
Traction
No specific traction data available.
Market Size
No specific market size data available.
ScreenTime Overlay - Usage In Real Time
Display Mobile Screen Time as a Popup Over Other Apps
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Problem
Users manually check their screen time through settings or periodic reports, leading to lack of real-time feedback and unconscious overuse of their phones.
Solution
An Android app that displays real-time screen time as a floating popup over other apps, providing visual feedback (smiley/frowny faces) based on usage vs. set targets.
Customers
Android users focused on digital wellbeing, students, professionals, and individuals aiming to reduce phone addiction.
Unique Features
Real-time overlay visible across all apps, emotional feedback (smiley/frowny faces), and non-intrusive monitoring without blocking usage.
User Comments
Helps track phone habits effectively
Overlay is always visible and motivating
Simple and intuitive design
Emotional cues make goals clearer
Android-specific solution fills a gap
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (exact metrics unavailable), targets Android's 3 billion+ active devices. Comparable apps like StayFree have 1M+ downloads.
Market Size
The global digital wellbeing market is projected to reach $15 billion by 2027, driven by 3.8 billion smartphone users seeking usage control tools.
Weather Screen
Bring Real-time Weather Effects to your Mac Screen
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Problem
Users rely on basic weather apps or websites to check weather forecasts, which do not offer a visual representation of the current weather conditions on their Mac screens.
Solution
A macOS application called Weather Screen that provides real-time weather effects on the Mac desktop through customizable visuals like rain, snow, and sunshine. Users can also access detailed weather information and forecasts conveniently from the menu bar.
Customers
Mac users seeking a visually engaging way to stay informed about weather conditions and forecasts on their desktops.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Real-time weather effects with customizable visuals like rain, snow, and sunshine, along with detailed weather information accessible from the menu bar.
User Comments
Sleek and functional weather tool for macOS users.
Love the variety of weather effects and customization options.
Provides a fun way to keep track of the weather while working on Mac.
Traction
The product has garnered 1000+ downloads within the first week of launch, with positive user feedback on its aesthetics and usability.
Market Size
The global weather forecasting services market is valued at approximately $1.5 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $2.3 billion by 2026, with a CAGR of 8.8%.
Screen Aware
Visualize how much of your life is spent on screens.
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Problem
Users are spending significant portions of their lives on screens without realizing the extent. Traditional awareness methods are not effective in helping users understand or visualize their exact screen time breakdown. The major drawback is that users are unable to easily visualize how much time they spend on screens in their daily lives.
Solution
A simple and free tool to visualize your life in dots and the time spent on screens. Users can utilize this tool to clearly see how much time they are dedicating to screen usage, which is inspired by concepts from the WaitbutWhy blog and Dino Ambrosi's Ted Talk. It helps people grasp the percentage of life consumed by screens through a visual representation.
Customers
Health-conscious individuals who are interested in reducing screen time and improving their lifestyle. These individuals span a wide range of demographics including young adults, professionals, and anyone concerned about digital wellness practices.
Unique Features
The product's uniqueness lies in its visualization approach, inspired by the WaitbutWhy blog and Dino Ambrosi's TED Talk, making screen time awareness both compelling and easy to understand through a life in dots visualization.
User Comments
Users appreciate the simplicity and effectiveness of the tool.
The visualization method resonates with users, making the concept of screen time more tangible.
Some users are eager to see more detailed breakdowns or additional features.
The tool is praised for being a wake-up call for digital wellness.
There are requests for integrations with other apps or devices to track screen time more accurately.
Traction
Specific traction data is not available from the given information, but the simplicity and free nature suggest a potentially wide appeal among users interested in digital wellness.
Market Size
The global digital wellness market was valued at $37.6 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow as more individuals become conscious of their screen time and overall digital wellness.
Toddler Time - Let's Play!
Screen free, play based activities for parents and toddlers
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Problem
Parents often struggle to find engaging, educational screen-free activities for toddlers that promote quality bonding time. The stress of parenting is heightened by the challenge of providing quality, educational fun without relying on screens.
Solution
Toddler Time: Let's Play is a collection of screen-free, play-based activities designed for parents and toddlers. It offers a range of activities that are educational and fun, fostering quality bonding time between parents and their children.
Customers
Parents, guardians, and caregivers of toddlers who are looking for educational and engaging screen-free activities to enjoy quality time with their children.
Unique Features
Toddler Time: Let's Play distinguishes itself by focusing solely on screen-free, play-based activities that are tailored for toddlers and aimed at reducing parental stress by providing a straightforward resource for educational fun.
User Comments
Due to the constraint, specific user comments are not available.
Traction
Due to the constraint, specific market traction details such as number of users, revenue, or financing are not available.
Market Size
The global educational toys market was valued at $34.20 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow, suggesting a substantial market for educational and play-based products for children.