Social Media on Your Terms.
The first iOS app that locks social media by default, so you control when to scroll!
Reclaim 2+ hours daily. End scroll guilt. Stay connected.
LOVED by me (and soon by you)
The Invisible Tax
Your attention is being harvested. Every day.
2h 30m
Average daily social media use
38 full days per year spent scrolling
4h+
Average for Gen Z
And rising rapidly each year
70%
Check within 10 min of waking
Before greeting loved ones or breakfast
88%
Social media use on mobile
Always within reach, always distracting
Social media is engineered for addiction.
It's Not Your Fault
Big Tech's apps are designed to keep you hooked.
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Trigger
Notifications, boredom, FOMO
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Action
Opening the app "just for a minute"
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Variable Reward
The unpredictable dopamine hit
You're not alone. This is a very common cycle.
Years of Your Life Lost to Scrolling
See how much of your future will be spent on social media
0h1h2h3h4h5h6h7h8h
0.0 YEARS
lost to social media
Instead, you could start 2 successful businesses
Ready to make those years count?
See How →How unhookd Works
A simple system to break the scroll cycle
- Select the social media apps you want to get unhookd from. Once chosen, these apps remain inaccessible outside your planned access times (aka Slots).
- Schedule specific time slots for social media use. Plan when you want to allow access:during lunch, after work, or weekend downtime. You decide when and why you engage.
- Have an emergency?Need quick access outside your planned slots? Peeks allow temporary access for 2, 5, 10, or 20 minutes. You'll need to provide a reason, helping you stay mindful about why you're reaching for that specific app.
- Beyond social media, lock any distracting app you choose, from Candy Crush to the Weather app. Create a digital space that supports your goals and well-being.
The first lock-by-default solution that actually works.
I absolutely love this app!
I must be biased though, I built it.
George Karaan
Unhookd Founder
Tired of being controlled by your "social" apps?
Social media without Unhookd
- Unconscious opening and endless scrolling
- Average 2h 30m daily disappearing into feeds
- First thing you check within 5 minutes of waking
- Constant interruptions breaking your focus
- Guilt after every unplanned session
Social media + Unhookd
- Apps only available when you choose
- Set boundaries that actually work
- Start your day with intention, not by scrolling
- Deep focus during work and family time
- Freedom from guilt and digital impulse
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- No, Unhookd doesn't block your apps permanently. It blocks them by default and makes them available during your scheduled slots or when you use peek access. You remain in full control of when you access your apps.
- Most apps require you to actively block apps each time. Unhookd flips the script by making blocked the default state. This fundamental difference means you're making a conscious choice to use social media, not a conscious choice to block it.
- Yes! Unhookd works with all major social platforms including Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube. You can also add any distracting app to your unhookd list, including games, news apps, or shopping platforms.
- Yes. For unexpected needs, our peek access lets you select a duration (2, 5, 10, or 20 minutes) and state your reason before granting brief, time-limited access. This small moment of mindfulness helps turn automatic habits into conscious choices while keeping you in complete control.
- Yes! Set different slots for different days, create special schedules for weekends, or temporary disable if you're having one of those days. Your access schedule is completely customizable to fit your life.
- 100% yes. Unhookd works with Apple's Screen Time API to monitor app usage locally on your device. All your data stays on your device and is never sold or shared with third parties. Your privacy is a core value for us, which is why we chose to build with Apple's privacy-focused tools.
- You can easily pause Unhookd for a day or a specific period without losing your settings.
- Unhookd isn't designed to help you quit social media completely! It's designed to help you use it intentionally.
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The first 50 people to install the app will get a lifetime subscription for free!