Are you tired of apps that promote doom-scrolling and want to save yourself from brain rot? Then one sec app for iOS and macOS is a must-try for you.
This app works differently from the Screen Time feature, as instead of completely blocking access to apps and websites it adds a delay of a few seconds before giving you access to the app.
The delay not only adds friction to opening the app but also reminds you how many times you have attempted to open this particular app in the past 24 hours.
After the delay animation has run you can take action and either exit the app or continue launching it.
The one sec app uses the Shortcuts app’s Automation feature, which triggers the delay as soon as you try to launch an app or website. You have to set up a Shortcut app automation for each app and website that you want to add delay for.
The app also features a focus mode, which lets you block everything for a particular amount of time. This can be particularly helpful in situations in which you want to be more productive and focus on a task or study without distractions.
So does this app help you cut down on app usage? According to its developers, one sec’s effectiveness has been peer-reviewed in a scientific study by Max-Planck Institute and Heidelberg University, which concluded that it helps reduce long-term app usage by 57% on average.
You can download the one sec app from the App Store where it is available as a free download. The app
