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RECESS — Stop Doomscrolling Live

Mindful Inc.1 app · 322 installsProductivityFreecom.getrecess.app

The newest way to stop doomscrolling. Limits that work with you.

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Total installs
322
exact · Play shows 100+
Installs / day
—
measured after our second crawl (about a day)
Rating
—★
— ratings · — reviews
Released
29 Jun 2026
3mo ago
Last update
30 Jun 2026
v1.0.2 · 3mo ago
Countries
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not checked yet

Install history

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Installs per day · last 90 days

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Change timeline

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

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Top chart positions

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App manifest

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Permissions

4 in 1 group
2 Sensitive1 Notable1 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Act as an accessibility tool that, once enabled, can read and control your screen
  • See which apps you use and how often, if you allow usage access
OtherSensitive4

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Act as an accessibility tool that, once enabled, can read and control your screenbind to an accessibility service · BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE
  • See which apps you use and how often, if you allow usage accessupdate component usage statistics · PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
  • Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
Set a timer, take a break, come back refreshed. Recess is built around a simple idea: use your apps for a set time, take a short break, then come back. Most app blockers fully lock you out. Recess just asks you to take a breather. Reply to a friend, post that story, have your 5 minutes of scrolling — then get back to your day. No hard blocks, no guilt — just gentle structure that helps you stay in control and stop doomscrolling. Set a time limit for your favourite apps. When your time is up, Recess reminds you to step away and take a breather. After your break, you're free to return — because Recess isn't about restriction, it's about balance. Whether it's social media, games, or anything else eating into your day, Recess helps you stay mindful without feeling punished. Features: • Set time limits for any app • Get notified when your time is up • Take a short break then return freely • No full daily lockouts • Adjust limits whenever you need to • Simple and lightweight — no account required • All data stays on your device How Recess works: Recess uses Android's Accessibility Service to detect in real time when you open an app you've chosen to track. This allows Recess to accurately measure your usage and trigger your rest period at the right moment. The Accessibility Service is used solely for this purpose — Recess does not read, collect, or transmit any screen content, text, or personal data. All information stays on your device at all times. Use it. Rest. Return. That's Recess. Download to stop doomscrolling now!

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