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Detox: Digital Detox

C Tier
Situational · provisional
65
4.6454 ratings
5dsince update
FreeIn-App Purchases
Productivity
category
4+age rating
4languages
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad
Made for Apple Watch

What is Detox: Digital Detox?

Blocks distracting apps only after long continuous use, or on set schedules, while keeping messages, maps and work.

Detox is a Productivity app that limits screen time by blocking selected apps after consecutive usage exceeds a limit you set. It also offers scheduled blocks on chosen days and Block Now sessions for focused work, with essential tools left available.

Pricing. Detox: Digital Detox is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Breaking long scrolling sessions in social apps
  • Keeping messages, maps and work apps open while limiting distractions
  • Blocking distracting apps during mornings, evenings or focus hours

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Why this app is in C tier

65/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating92
Ratings67
App Store search rank0
Update recency100

C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Detox: Digital Detox scores 65 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 67, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and C tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Detox helps you cut down your screen time without frustration.
It only steps in when you've been scrolling for too long, while productive use like chats, maps or work apps stays open.

Detox is a subscription app. Free trial included, cancel anytime.

AUTO BLOCK

Most blockers shut down everything. Detox uses consecutive usage limits.
You choose the apps. Detox blocks them only after you have been using them continuously for too long.
Quick checks are fine. Long doomscrolling sessions are interrupted.

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  • Set a consecutive usage limit for selected apps
  • Keep access to messages, maps and work tools
  • Break long scrolling streaks without feeling punished

SCHEDULED BLOCKS

Create time periods on selected days of the week where distracting apps are automatically blocked.

Use schedules to avoid distractions during:

  • Your mornings
  • Your evenings and sleep
  • Your daily focus hours

Set it once and Detox blocks the apps you choose at the times you choose.

BLOCK NOW SESSIONS

Start a Block Now session when you need deep work.
Detox blocks distracting apps for a set period while essential tools stay available.

WHY DETOX WORKS

Detox targets long, mindless sessions instead of every single unlock.
This makes control of your screen time sustainable in the long term.

  • Less frustration
  • Fewer willpower battles
  • No uninstalling after two weeks

A CALMER DIGITAL LIFE

With Detox, you'll enjoy more time for what matters, less mindless scrolling, and clearer days with better focus and sleep.

Take back control of your attention.
Start your Detox today.

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS

Detox is offered as an auto-renewing subscription. Current pricing and any free trial details are shown in the app at the time of purchase, in your local currency.

Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically at the end of each period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in iPhone Settings, then Apple ID, then Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

Privacy Policy: https://www.detox.so/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://www.detox.so/terms

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Questions about Detox: Digital Detox

Does Detox block every time I open an app?

No. The listing says Detox targets long, continuous usage sessions rather than every unlock. Quick checks are allowed, and you choose the apps and the consecutive usage limit.

Can I keep work and messaging apps available?

The listing says productive use like chats, maps or work apps stays open. Block Now sessions also keep essential tools available while distracting apps are blocked.

How is the subscription billed?

Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage it in iPhone Settings under Apple ID, then Subscriptions.

Is Detox: Digital Detox free?

Detox: Digital Detox is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is Detox: Digital Detox right for me?

Detox: Digital Detox is built for breaking long scrolling sessions in social, keeping messages, maps and work apps open while limiting distractions, blocking distracting apps during mornings, evenings or focus hours. It sits in the doomscrolling reduction list on AppTierList.

Is Detox: Digital Detox worth it?

Detox: Digital Detox is C tier, ranked #6 of 9 doomscrolling reduction apps with a score of 65 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 454 ratings. 5 apps rank above it in the same list.

How does Detox: Digital Detox compare to ClearSpace?

Detox: Digital Detox is C tier at 65; ClearSpace is C tier at 68. ClearSpace ranks higher. Detox: Digital Detox is free to download, with in-app purchases, ClearSpace is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Detox: Digital Detox updated?

Detox: Digital Detox was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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Ranking

Lists
Doomscrolling Reduction (C tier, #6) · Digital Detox (C tier, #17) · App Blocking (C tier, #32) · Screen Time Management (C tier, #34)
Tier
C (Situational)
Score
65 / 100
Rank in list
#6 of 9
Ranking certainty
early: few ratings or search ranks so far

Ratings

App Store rating
4.6 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
454

App

Price
Free + IAP
App Store category
Productivity
Current version
(5 days ago)
Size
117 MB
Requires
iOS 16.0 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
4
Runs on
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch

Links

Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
not verified
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