"Social" Media on Your Terms.

The first iOS app that locks social media by default, so the algorithms you control when to scroll!

Reclaim 2+ hours daily. End scroll guilt. Stay connected.

The first 50 to install the app will get a life-time free subscription!

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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

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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

  • Social apps remain inaccessible outside your chosen windows. No more unconscious reaching.
    • Phone screen showing locked social apps
  • Schedule specific times for social media use. Check updates at lunch, catch up after work - you decide.
  • Set daily limits that actually work. When your budget runs out, apps lock until tomorrow's first window.
  • Need access in a pinch? Emergency override is available – with just enough friction to prevent misuse.
  • Beyond social media, lock any distracting app you choose, from Candy Crush to the weather app.
The first lock-by-default solution that actually works.

I absolutely love this app!
I must be biased though, I built it.

George's feedback for Unhookd

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 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 locks them by default and makes them available during your scheduled access windows or when you use emergency override. 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 locked 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, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. You can also add any distracting app to your lock list, including games, news apps, or shopping platforms.
  • We understand that sometimes you legitimately need access outside your scheduled windows. That's why we've included an emergency override feature. Just explain why you need access, and you'll get a brief time-limited session.
  • Yes! Set different access windows for different days, create special rules for weekends, or adjust your settings seasonally. 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. We only use anonymized aggregated statistics to improve the app. 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!