Nudge: Stop Doomscrolling

Polyhistor

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About this app

Endless scrolling is designed to feel effortless. Nudge gently changes that.

Nudge is a digital wellbeing app that helps you reduce doomscrolling without completely blocking your favorite apps. As you continue scrolling, Nudge gradually introduces friction through a small pull-through control. The longer you scroll, the more intentional the next swipe becomes.

There are no harsh lockouts or distracting warnings. Just a subtle physical reminder that gives you a moment to decide whether you really want to keep scrolling.

WHY NUDGE?

• Reduce mindless scrolling and screen time
• Add gentle resistance to endless social media feeds
• Choose exactly which apps you want to guard
• Adjust when friction begins and how quickly it increases
• Let the resistance fade when you pause to read
• View your session swipes and nudges
• Pause Nudge whenever you want

HOW IT WORKS

Select an app you tend to scroll for too long. Nudge quietly notices scrolling in that app. After your chosen number of free swipes, the scrolling weight gradually builds. A small pull control occasionally appears, encouraging a slower and more deliberate gesture before continuing.

Your first guarded app is free. Nudge Plus is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited guarded apps.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN

Your guarded apps, scrolling counts, and friction settings stay on your device. Nudge does not read messages, passwords, typed text, or screen content. Accessibility access is used only to detect selected apps and scrolling events required for the core feature.

Spend less time trapped in endless feeds—and more time doing what you actually intended.