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Most people believe they spend too much time on their phones – but they don’t necessarily know how to do better. Created by developer Florian Schimanke four major programs helping you with your screen time in a variety of ways. You can also buy them separately buy all as a package at a discounted rate.
The “Before You” package offers four screen time apps, including:
They all come with the same themed names and they all do what they say on the tin.
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Walk before you slide keeps track of your health data, requiring you to reach your daily step goal before using certain apps. It doesn’t have to be a full screen time block – you can choose which one you don’t want to use. However, once you reach your step goal, you can’t use the apps in question until you reach it. You can set it as high or as low as you like – but the goal is to keep you fit and focused with a light nudge of screen time.
Scan before you in concept it is somewhat similar to the Brick hardware device you may have heard of. Instead of requiring physical hardware, it relies on QR codes, and you have to scan a QR code located in another room before unlocking your apps – no easy shortcuts.
Your day before you play whether it’s a social media app or a mobile game, it uses Apple’s Reminders API to ensure you complete your tasks before using the apps you’ve put behind your blocklist. The idea is that work comes first and you can’t get distracted after that.
Finally, Zone Phone before you it’s a little more unique. Instead of being a general screen time management tool – it works based on your location. For example, if you’re at work, you can use Apple’s Screen Clock to automatically hide certain apps without distracting you. You can block arrivals or departures to a specified location and have up to 20 location zones to monitor app usage.
Download the programs
Each app in the bundle costs $2.99 individually, with no ads or subscriptions required – just a one-time purchase. If you buy the bundle, you’ll get four apps for the price of three — just for the price $8.99 for the whole package.
If controlling your screen time is something you care about, I would seriously consider at least one of these apps. They are all very thoughtful ideas, minimal in design, supporting tons of Apple technologies to make your iPhone feel perfect.
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