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Digital Detox Tools That Actually Work
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Tired of endless scrolling, constant pings, and feeling always online? These 20–25 digital detox tools are designed to help you disconnect from tech overload and reconnect with what really matters—focus, rest, and real-life joy. They're not just hype...
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App Blockers & Focus Tools
 
Minimalist Phone Launchers & Lockouts
 
Mindfulness & Disconnection Apps
 
Offline Alternatives
 
Wellness & Lifestyle Tools

App Blockers & Focus Tools

 
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Block websites and apps across all your devices at once. Perfect for deep work or distraction-free breaks.
Freedom | Block Websites, Apps, and the Internet
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A Pomodoro timer that keeps your attention sharp and your brain rested.
Focus Keeper
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Hardcore website and app blocker for serious detoxers. Even you can’t bypass it.
Cold Turkey
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Chrome extension that limits the time you can spend on time-wasting websites.
StayFocusd - StayFocusd - Block Distracting Websites
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Minimalist Phone Launchers & Lockouts

 
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A sleek launcher that replaces colorful icons and clutter with pure calm.
Minimalist Phone
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Replace your home screen with a calmer, intention-driven interface that helps reduce impulses.
Siempo for Android - Download the APK from Uptodown
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Track your screen time, set app limits, and schedule phone-free time. Preinstalled on most Android phones
Digital Wellbeing
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Apple’s built-in solution to monitor and limit screen usage with app caps and downtime.
Screen Time: Parental control app for Android and iOS
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Mindfulness & Disconnection Apps

 
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Free meditations, timers, and talks that help you stay grounded without distractions.
Insight Timer
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Beautiful, interactive bedtime journeys that help you wind down without a screen buzz.
Loóna - fall in love with sleep again
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A simple breathing visualizer that centers your focus and calms your body.
Breathe+® - Breathing, enhanced.
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A slow, touch-based relaxation app to ease anxiety and tension in just a few minutes.
pauseable.com
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Offline Alternatives

 
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Read distraction-free on e-ink displays without notifications or social feeds.
Kindle
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Combine the feel of handwriting with minimal screen glare for mindful note-taking.
Paperlike Journal (iPad)
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A timeless way to unplug, reflect, and write without screens.
Offline Journals
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A smart focus cube that combines Pomodoro, timeboxing, and device blocking in one gadget.
TimeChi
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A minimalist phone with only the essentials (calls, texts, alarms) designed to reduce digital clutter.
The Light Phone II
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Wellness & Lifestyle Tools

 
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Digital journaling done right. Helps you focus on memories, not feeds.
Day One Journal
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A personalized mental wellness app with short, calming content based on your mood.
Aura
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Create your perfect background ambiance to stay relaxed and present.
Noisli
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Analyze your screen habits and gradually reduce use with smart suggestions.
ZenScreen
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