RuleSelf – Digital Discipline

RuleSelf – Replace Willpower With Rules RuleSelf replaces motivation and streaks with something stronger: rules you define. Instead of hoping you won’t open Instagram, you create deterministic rules that automatically block, delay, or warn you — on your schedule, your terms. Your rules run silently in the background. The moment a rule triggers, you see a clear full-screen explanation — not a confusing popup. How It Works Create a rule in seconds: • If Instagram is opened → Block it • If YouTube usage exceeds 30 minutes → Block until tomorrow • At 10:00 PM → Block social media for the night • After 50 screen unlocks → Show a mindfulness message No streaks. No guilt. Just systems. Trigger Types • App opened • Usage time exceeded • Time of day • Screen unlock count Actions • Block app (full-screen block) • Delay app (countdown forces a conscious choice) • Show reminder message Block modes: • Strict (no override on screen) • Flexible (override after delay) You Are Always In Control RuleSelf is not parental control. You created the rule — and you can change it. • Emergency override (10 minutes, 24 hours, or until tomorrow) • Toggle rules instantly • Delete anytime Every block screen reminds you: “You created this rule.” Privacy First • 100% offline • No account required • No cloud sync • No analytics • No data leaves your device Free vs Premium Free: • Up to 5 rules • All trigger types • Block, Delay, Show Message • Emergency override Premium: • Unlimited rules • Longer delays • Advanced scheduling • Custom messages Permissions (Transparent & Required) RuleSelf needs certain permissions to function: • Usage access (detect foreground apps & usage time) • Display over other apps (show block screens) • Installed apps access (to create rules) • Notifications (active status) • Run at startup All permissions are granted manually by you. Nothing is shared externally.