Paced: Habits & Screen Time

Paced Digital

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About this app

RECLAIM YOUR TIME. AT YOUR OWN PACE.

Do you ever pick up your phone for "just a second," only to realize 40 minutes have disappeared? You aren’t lazy, and you don’t lack willpower. Most apps are designed to trap you in an endless loop of doomscrolling—what we call the "Seduction Algorithm."

Paced is a shame-free digital wellness tool that helps you reduce screen time, break the trance, and get back to what matters. We aren't just a standard app blocker; we provide a "Pattern Interrupt" that gives you back the power of choice.

👇 HOW PACED WORKS

Paced builds a healthier relationship with your phone by introducing a moment of friction when you need it most.

📱 GROUP YOUR DISTRACTIONS

Organize your most tempting apps (Social Media, News, Shopping) into managed groups.

🛑 THE PATTERN INTERRUPT

Once you hit your usage limit, a "Cooldown" period triggers. This is your circuit breaker—a moment to breathe and decide if you actually want to keep scrolling.

⚡ THE MOVEMENT PERK

You can wait out the timer, or you can choose to move. Physical movement resets your brain and reduces the lockout time: 100 steps = 3 minutes of time returned.

🧠 WHY THE "STROLL" BREAKS THE "SCROLL"

Taking a short walk isn't just about fitness—it’s about physiology. Movement acts as a natural deterrent to doomscrolling and impulsive habits, helping you move past the "need" to numb out. Whether you are walking around the block or just pacing the living room, you are proving that YOU are in control, not the algorithm.

👥 DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE

You don't need to be "addicted" to need Paced. Whether you are a busy professional, a student, or a parent, Paced is for anyone tired of losing hours to a screen. • Shame-Free System: We blame the design, not you. Paced is about compassion, not judgment. • No Willpower Required: Paced provides the guardrails to protect your focus when you are tired, overwhelmed, or vulnerable to the rabbit hole.

📊 TRACK YOUR WINS (ANALYTICS)

See exactly how much life you are gaining back.
• Free Version: Track your essential wins, including your Current Streak and Total Sessions Completed.
• Pro Insights: Unlock detailed Timelines and Cooldown Stats to see exactly when your habits change and how much screen time you’ve saved by choosing to move.

💎 GO PRO: CUSTOMIZE YOUR SYSTEM
The free version gives you the tools to start. Paced Pro gives you the power to master your time.
• Unlimited App Groups: Create specific blockers for "Social," "News," "Shopping," or "Games."
• Smart Scheduling: Set stricter boundaries for work days and relax them on weekends.
• Advanced Analytics: Unblur your full history and spot long-term trends.
• Future Features: Get first access to new tools like Auto-Reset and more.

STOP FIGHTING THE ALGORITHM ALONE.

Download Paced today and turn your scroll time into YOUR time.

APP PERMISSIONS & DISCLOSURES

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE API Paced uses the Android Accessibility Service API to function effectively as an app blocker. We use this service to: • Monitor usage: Detect when you open an app that you have added to a Paced blocking group. • Enforce limits: Overlay a blocking screen (the "Cooldown") over the app when your timer expires.

Privacy Note: This data is processed locally on your device. Paced does not use the Accessibility Service to collect, store, or share your personal information.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & STEP DATA Paced requests permission to access your physical activity sensors (Step Counter). • Why we need it: This powers our "Walk to Unlock" feature. We track steps in the background during a cooldown to calculate credit toward unlocking your apps (e.g., 100 steps = 3 minutes of time returned).

Privacy Note: We only use this data to verify movement for the unlock feature. Your physical activity data is not shared with third parties or used for marketing purposes.