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# Phone Usage

[Daywise](https://getdaywise.com/) #app - "Pick a schedule. Get notifications at those times. People who get notifications at set times are less stressed, calmer and more productive."

[Desert Island](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digitalwellbeingexperiments.desertisland) #app - "Desert Island helps you find focus, by challenging you to go a day with only your essential apps. Simply pick the apps that are most important to you, then give it a go for 24 hours."

[Envelope ](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.specialprojects.experiments.envelopecall)#app - "An experimental app which temporarily transforms your phone into a simpler, calmer device. Currently supports Pixel 3a." [Printable PDF envelope](https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.designersfriend.co.uk/sps/media/uploads/misc/downloads/google-unplugged-envelope-instructions.pdf). [GitHub](https://github.com/specialprojects-experiments/envelope).

[Forest](https://www.forestapp.cc/) #app - "Stay focused, be present"

[OFFTIME ](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.offtime.kit\&hl=en_US)#app - "OFFTIME lets you track and **customize your connectivity (and limit phone usage) so you can do the things that matter**. **Unplug**, **digital detox** and **focus** on your work, have **quality time** without distractions with the people you care about, or simply enjoy some peace of mind."

[Lock Me Out 🥇 App blocker & website blocker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teqtic.lockmeout) #app - Android. "Can't put your phone down? Are you addicted to your smartphone? Lock Me Out is a simple but powerful application that will lock you out of your phone when you would rather be doing something else."

## Alternative Phones

[The Light Phone](https://www.thelightphone.com/) - "A phone is a tool, and it should serve you as the user, not the other way around. The Light Phone II is a phone that actually respects you."

[Mudita Pure](https://mudita.com/products/pure/) - "Modern take on a classic phone. Enjoy no distractions, an eye-friendly E Ink display, long battery life, ultralow SAR value and the features you need."

[PINE64 Smartphones](https://pine64.com/product-category/smartphones/?v=0446c16e2e66) - They run Linux instead of Android. Affordable, hackable, and better on privacy.

[Punkt MP01 Phone](https://www.punkt.ch/en/products/mp01-mobile-phone/) - "Distracted? Focus. Sometimes it’s good to take a break"

## Android Launchers

[Before Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beforesoft.launcher) #app - "Before Launcher helps us live in real life, and keeps our smartphone smart." #android

[Indistractable Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.indistractablelauncher.android\&hl=en_US) #app - "The minimalist launcher (Early Access)"

[Siempo](http://www.getsiempo.com/) #app - Android launcher. "Use your tech, not the other way around. Let’s build a healthier relationship with our devices. Siempo puts you back in control of your apps and protects you from overuse."


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