Wait a Minute adds a moment of friction before you open distracting apps — so you can break the scroll habit and use your phone with intention.
Download on the App StoreJust $4.99/year on iOS · No account required
How It Works
Wait a Minute creates a small pause between impulse and action — just enough to let your conscious mind catch up.
Select which apps you want to add friction to — social media, games, news, or anything that pulls you in.
When you try to open a shielded app, Wait a Minute asks you to hold or tap for a few moments first.
That brief pause is enough to break the autopilot. Many times, you'll realize you didn't actually want to open the app.
Features
Powerful tools that work quietly in the background, helping you stay focused without getting in your way.
Choose your friction style — hold the screen for a set time, or tap a counter. Customize per app.
Schedule shields during specific hours — like bedtime or work hours. Overnight windows supported.
Set a daily usage limit. After you hit it, shields activate on the apps you choose.
Need to lock everything down right now? Urgent block shields every app and website instantly.
Reward yourself — use a productive app first to unlock a fun one. Build habits that stick.
Track your holds, redirects, and streaks. See your progress over days and weeks.
The problem isn't willpower — it's that apps are designed to bypass it. Wait a Minute puts your conscious mind back in charge.
One small pause can change how you use your phone forever. Just $4.99 a year.
Download on the App Store