What is Easy Pause - Put Down Phone?
Every night I tell myself, “Just five more minutes,” only to find an hour has vanished. Then I built an app to make Future-Me do what Now-Me never will： Make Present-Me put the phone down? No way. Make Ten-Minute-Later-Me put it down? Sure, no problem.
Problem
Users struggle to limit excessive phone screen time, relying on self-control to limit screen time which often leads to procrastination and unplanned usage
Solution
Mobile app that set a timer that automatically locks their phone, enabling users to schedule intentional breaks from devices
Customers
Students, professionals, and remote workers who want to reduce phone addiction and improve productivity
Unique Features
Focuses on future-self commitment via pre-scheduled locking instead of real-time willpower
User Comments
Effectively creates intentional screen breaks
Simpler than manual screen time trackers
Helps build healthier habits gradually
Lacks advanced analytics
Useful for work/study sessions
Traction
Featured on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes, ~10k downloads (inferred from typical PH stats)
Market Size
Global digital wellbeing market projected to reach $16 billion by 2026 (MarketsandMarkets)
