HAL – Hybrid App Launcher

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About this app

Break your phone addiction — without breaking your phone.

HAL is a minimalist Android launcher designed to quiet the noise. Inspired by the clarity of old dumbphones, HAL strips away clutter — leaving only what you decide is essential. No dopamine-driven distractions.

HAL is designed to discourage impulse use by adding friction when reintroducing distracting apps. The launcher continues to evolve with thoughtful features to support digital minimalism.

What makes HAL different?
- Clean, text-based interface - no icons, no clutter
- Essential-only apps on the home screen
- Simple toggle: choose what's visible, hide the rest
- Screen time tracking right on the home screen - stay aware of your habits
- Focus Mode - schedule time windows where only the apps you choose are accessible
- App unlock timer - adds intentional friction before enabling distracting apps
- Full app drawer a swipe away when you need it
- Dark and light mode with customizable accent colors and font sizes
- No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions.

HAL is for the modern minimalist - the person who wants a detox without going full dumbphone. We all need access to digital IDs, calendars, music, email, and banking - but we don't need a hundred unread notifications and shiny distractions every time we unlock the phone.

With HAL, you create space for presence, focus, and calm.

What's new

The daily usage timer has been modified.