Paced: Mindful App Blocker

RECLAIM YOUR FOCUS. TAKE BACK YOUR TIME. Ever pick up your phone for "just a second," only to realize 40 minutes have vanished? You aren't lazy. Most apps are engineered to trap you in an endless loop — the "Seduction Algorithm." Paced is a gentle app blocker built on a simple rhythm: focused sessions with breathing room between them. When your session ends, a cooldown begins. Wait it out, and your next session is ready. No hard lockouts. No shame. Your apps are always coming back. 👇 HOW PACED WORKS 📱 ORGANIZE YOUR DISTRACTIONS Group your most addictive apps (Social Media, News, Shopping, Games) into managed categories. 🔄 SESSIONS, NOT LOCKOUTS You get 30-minute sessions throughout the day. When a session ends, a 60-minute cooldown gives your brain a breather — then your next session is ready to go. You're never locked out. You're just pacing yourself. ⏳ THE WAIT IS THE WHOLE POINT Most Paced users simply wait out the cooldown. That's it. Put the phone down, live your life, and your next session will be waiting when the timer runs out. No willpower required. 🚶 WALK IT OFF (OPTIONAL) Prefer to move? 100 steps takes 3 minutes off your cooldown. Walking is a bonus, never a requirement. 🧠 WHY THE PAUSE WORKS That moment between sessions is a circuit breaker — a guilt-free pause that interrupts the scroll trance and hands the choice back to you. Not a punishment. A breather. 👥 BUILT FOR BUSY PEOPLE From high-achieving professionals to students and parents, Paced is for anyone tired of losing their day to a screen. • Shame-Free System: We blame the app design, not you. Paced is about self-compassion, not judgment. • No Willpower Required: Paced provides the guardrails to protect your focus when you're tired, overwhelmed, or vulnerable to the rabbit hole. 📊 TRACK YOUR WINS (ANALYTICS) See exactly how much of your life you're gaining back. • Free Version: Track essential wins, including your Current Streak and Total Sessions. • Pro Insights: Unlock detailed Timelines and Cooldown Stats to see exactly how your behavior is changing. 💎 GO PRO: MASTER YOUR TIME The free version gives you the tools to start. Paced Pro gives you the power to master your day. • Unlimited App Groups: Create specific blockers for every distraction. • Smart Scheduling: Set strict boundaries for work hours and relax them on weekends. • Advanced Analytics: Unblur your full history to spot long-term trends. STOP FIGHTING THE ALGORITHM ALONE. Download Paced today and turn your scroll time into YOUR time. App permissions & disclosures (append to the END of the full description) APP PERMISSIONS & DISCLOSURES ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE API Paced uses the Android Accessibility Service API to function as an effective app blocker. We use this service to: • Monitor usage: Detect when you open a blocked app. • Enforce limits: Overlay the "Cooldown" screen when your time is up. Privacy Note: This data is processed locally on your device. Paced does NOT collect, store, or share your personal information. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & STEP DATA Paced requests permission to access your Step Counter. • Why we need it: This powers the "Walk to Unlock" feature. We track steps in the background to give you time-credit (e.g., 100 steps = 3 minutes). Privacy Note: We only use this to verify movement. Your activity data is never shared with third parties or used for marketing.