Siempo

Hi Product Hunt! We're helping smartphone users feel better about their relationship with technology. Siempo believes that the interface is the root cause of device and app addiction, so we're reimagining it to be more intentional and less distracting. Inspired and endorsed by Tristan Harris and The Center for Humane Technology, we've personally struggled with tech addiction and are concerned about the impact on our children. Key features: -Calm home screen -Batch notifications -Dynamic screen covers -Tiered app menus -Unbranded and greyscale apps -App scrambling This is the second time we are launching on PH, as we were originally making a new device. Now we are offering that same experience on your existing phone (Android only; iOS won't let us do any of this). Longer term we aim to be a layer across all your devices, on your side, protecting your mental health and helping you build other types of positive habits. We'd love your feedback on the beta! More customizations coming soon :) Siempo is donation-based while in beta.

I helped build this product, so I'm quite biased :) But I'm also knowledgeable about the science behind its features. And I've talked to the users who actually changed their screen habits for the better by using Siempo. A lot of other users we talked to said they like it - not because they ever felt addicted - but because it just feels nicer to have a calmer and less distracting interface when you unlock your phone.

Pros:

Actually helps you quit addictive apps. It feels good to unlock!

Cons:

Apple literally doesn't allow these features on their phones

awesome! Very important in a time where many are addicted to their phones